Anne Bucher  |  May 15, 2014

Category: Closed Class Actions

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Hydroxycut products

Iovate Health Sciences USA Inc. has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it made false and misleading statements in its labeling and advertising regarding the effectiveness of its Hydroxycut dietary supplement products. If you purchased certain Hydroxycut products between July 20, 2008 and March 19, 2014, you could be eligible for a full refund.

Who’s Eligible

You are a Class Member of the Iovate Hydroxycut settlement if you purchased for human consumption, and not for re-sale, one or more bottles of certain Hydroxycut products in the United States from July 20, 2008 until March 19, 2014.

The specific Hydroxycut products included in the class action settlement are:

  • Pro Clinical Hydroxycut
  • Hydroxycut Max for Women
  • Hydroxycut Advanced
  • Hydroxycut Hardcore
  • Hydroxycut Hardcore X
  • Hydroxycut Acai
  • Hydroxycut Herbal and Hydroxycut Hardcore Elite
  • Hydroxycut Caffeine Free Drink Mix
  • Hydroxycut Caffeine Free Caplets
  • Hydroxycut Fiberfull Drink Mix
  • Hydroxycut 24
  • Hydroxycut Weight Loss Drink Mix
  • Hydroxycut Weight Loss Shot
  • Hydroxycut Max Caplets
  • Hydroxycut Max Drink Mix
  • Hydroxycut Max Aqua Shed
  • Hydroxycut Max Cleanse
  • Hydroxycut Cleanse,
  • Hydroxycut Complete Cleanse
  • Hydroxycut Premium Cleanse
  • Hydroxycut Green Tea
  • Hydroxycut Gummies
  • Hydroxycut Herbal
  • Hydroxycut Hoodia
  • Hydroxycut CLA
  • Hydroxycut Shape
  • Hydroxycut Sprinkles
  • Hydroxycut Drink Mix
  • Hydroxycut Advanced Drink Mix
  • Hydroxycut Bar
  • Hydroxycut RTD
  • Hydroxycut Green Coffee
Potential Award

Full refunds are available to Class Members who provide purchase receipts documenting their purchase of eligible Hydroxycut products.

Iovate has also agreed to create a Settlement Fund of $550,000 to pay Class Members who do not have a purchase receipt. Class Members who do not have a purchase receipt will be entitled to a maximum refund of two bottles of Hydroxycut purchased.

Proof of Purchase

None required. However, Class Members who have receipts from their purchase of the Iovate Hydroxycut products are eligible to receive full refunds. Class Members without proof of purchase will be eligible for a maximum refund for only two bottles of Hydroxycut purchased.

Claim Form Deadline

7/30/2014

Case Name

Garcia v. Iovate Health Sciences USA Inc., Case No. 1402915, in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Santa Barbara

Case Summary

The Iovate Hydroxycut class action lawsuit was initially filed in 2012 by a plaintiff who says he relied on allegedly false and misleading statements on labeling and in advertisements regarding the effectiveness of Hydroxycut products, and that such statements violate state consumer protection laws, the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act and warranties related to Hydroxycut. According to the Hydroxycut lawsuit, Iovate was unjustly enriched as a result of these allegedly false and misleading statements.

Iovate denies the allegations but agreed to settle the Hydroxycut class action lawsuit to avoid the expense and distraction of litigation.

Final Hearing

8/20/2014

UPDATE:  The Final Approval Hearing was moved from August 20 to November 12, 2014. As of December 2, no documents were filed with the Court regarding the outcome of this hearing. TopClassActions.com will continue to provide updates on the Hydroxycut class action settlement as we learn about them. Please check back and/or sign up for our free weekly newsletter to receive updates. 

Settlement Website
Claims Administrator

Hydroxycut Settlement
c/o GCG
P.O. Box 10057
Dublin, OH 43017-6657
1-877-823-7321

Class Counsel

Michael L. Kelly
KIRTLAND & PACKARD LLP

Gregory S. Weston
THE WESTON FIRM

Ronald A. Marron
LAW OFFICES OF RONALD A MARRON APLC

Defense Counsel

Scott J. Ferrell
Tyler J. Woods
David W. Reid
NEWPORT TRIAL GROUP APC

UPDATE: On July 8, 2015, viewers began reporting they were receiving checks in the mail from the Hydroxycut class action settlement. Congratulations to everyone who submitted claims and got PAID!

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117 thoughts onHydroxycut False Advertising Class Action Settlement

  1. Susan says:

    Talked with someone on the phone. After researching for about 10 minutes the final hearing was held Jan 14th 2015 but nothing has been heard about the outcome. She said to check website for answers. I told her that I am on the website and the last court doc is August 2014. I did ask how often to they update the website and she said there are no specific times. I guess that was helpful ?

  2. Linda says:

    Anything yet? This is gonna go on forever

  3. Jennell says:

    any good news

    1. my lovely jennell says:

      Its been awfully quiet, can’t even find any current court documents =(

  4. Carol Schupp says:

    When will the settlement check be sent out? Thanks for a reply.

  5. Maxie Priest says:

    Now that childrens hour with little Kelrok is over we can now get serious about information

  6. Kim says:

    The claim-online doesn’t work. Error message said: Error: The total number of Product Bundle Awards chosen in Section 3 must equal the amount of the total number of Product Bundle Awards selected in Section 2.

    How do you fix this?

  7. Betty says:

    This Hydroxycut class action lawsuit is very confusing because they have not settled the first one .I do not know if I need to file a second claim. Will doing so cancel the first claim? Someone please answer this question. Thanks for any and all answers.

  8. Top Class Actions says:

    UPDATE:  The Final Approval Hearing was moved from August 20 to November 12, 2014. As of December 2, no documents were filed with the Court regarding the outcome of this hearing. TopClassActions.com will continue to provide updates on the Hydroxycut class action settlement as we learn about them. Please check back and/or sign up for our free weekly newsletter to receive updates. 

    1. linda says:

      next court date JANUARY 14, 2015

  9. Brandi Willyard says:

    November 12, 2014
    at 9:30 a.m. Fairness Hearing here is the pdf link (http://www.hcproclinicalsettlement.com/docs/stip.pdf ) of the court doc. that say it’s going to paid out to it’s claimiant based upon final judgment decision within 90 days of the “Final Hearing” which I’m guessing is this one right here. So, can someone a little more knowledgeable about court talk take a look at this and see when we might be getting our checks? Soon since it’s over a couple weeks ago or within like 80 more days? Plus, you can get more info if Googled Hydroxycut Fairness Hearing. If you can’t find the link provided then go to ( http://www.hcproclinicalsettlement.com/index ) And look under court documents to see final hearing court document and if you can read court mumbo jumbo, then please let us know the outcome….. THX!!

    1. Top Class Actions says:

      Brandi, please see our comment below. Nothing has been filed with the Court indicating if the settlement was approved or not. Until it is approved as final, checks will not be issued.

  10. belindawillis says:

    alreadyfiledclaimthefirsttimethiscameup? does anyoneknowif iwouldhavetofile itall over again?so

    1. Jim says:

      No, you don’t have to refile.

      1. jennell says:

        Yes I made a claim about a year ago and since the settlement was re approved the information that was submitted was lost I called and asked if I have a claim on file and she told me no so I refiled and now I have a claim on file.

          1. jennell says:

            why Bob I have been so loyal to your responses

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