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Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay $5 million to settle accusations that the company falsely advertised its baby bedtime products as “clinically proven” to help babies sleep better.
If granted final approval, the baby product class action settlement will resolve claims from four class action lawsuits lawsuits filed by parents who alleged that they paid more for the Johnson’s “bedtime” products over other soaps and lotions based on the marketing claims.
The plaintiffs say they bought the bedtime products and followed “the 3-step nightly routine” recommended by Johnson & Johnson “for a period of time” with their children, but the personal care items “did not help [their] babies sleep any better.”
According to the class action lawsuits, Johnson & Johnson “knew or should have known, at the time it began selling the products, that there are no studies showing that the bedtime products are clinically proven to provide any results and [Johnson & Johnson] has no basis to make the claims about its products.”
Products covered in the settlement include JOHNSON’S® BEDTIME® Baby Bath, JOHNSON’S® BEDTIME® Baby Lotion, JOHNSON’S® BEDTIME® Baby Moisture Wash, JOHNSON’S® Baby BEDTIME® Washcloths, and JOHNSON’S® BEDTIME® Baby Bubble Bath & Wash.
Johnson’s settlement benefits
The Johnson & Johnson class action settlement will award $3 per product. Class Members without a proof of purchase may be awarded up to $15. Those who include a receipt with their Claim Form, are expected to receive up to $30 from the class action settlement.
If any money remains in the $5 million Johnson’s settlement fund after paying all claimants and litigation expenses, the remainder will be donated to the Nurse Family Partnership and Newborns in Need.
According to the baby product class action settlement agreement, Johnson & Johnson will continue to be allowed to use advertising and marketing language that states that the “routine helps baby fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer” or similar language regarding the routine, alongside any clinically proven language.
Johnson & Johnson strongly denied all of the allegations but agreed to settle the class action lawsuits to avoid the cost and burden of ongoing litigation.
Class Members who want to object to or exclude themselves from the terms of the settlement must do so by Dec. 19, 2016.
Who’s Eligible
Johnson & Johnson settlement Class Members include all consumers who bought one or more of the following “bedtime” products within the U.S., the District of Columbia or any U.S. territories, including Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands between July 1, 2010 and Aug. 31, 2016:
- JOHNSON’S® BEDTIME® Baby Bath
- JOHNSON’S® BEDTIME® Baby Lotion
- JOHNSON’S® BEDTIME® Baby Moisture Wash
- JOHNSON’S® Baby BEDTIME® Washcloths
- JOHNSON’S® BEDTIME® Baby Bubble Bath & Wash
The covered Johnson’s products must have been labeled (or advertised) as “clinically proven” to help a baby sleep better or to be used as part of a “bedtime” and/or “nighttime” routine.
Potential Award
up to $30.
According to the class action settlement, Class Members who submit a valid and timely Claim Form can receive $3 per product for five covered products without proof of purchase. Those who are able to submit a proof of purchase along with their Claim Form can claim up to 10 products for a total of $30.
Note: These awards may be adjusted pro rata, depending on the total number of claims approved.
Proof of Purchase
Class Members who want to claim more than five covered products, must submit a proof of purchase along with their Claim Form. A proof of purchase is defined in the settlement as “a receipt or other documentation from a third-party reasonably establishing the fact and date of purchase of a Covered Product during the Class Period.”
Claim Form
Claim Form Deadline
04/28/2017
Case Name
Stephanie Leiner v. Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies Inc., Case No. 1:15-cv-05876, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
The parties in the following three cases have moved to stay their lawsuits pending final judgment on this settlement: Jacqueline Real v. Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies Inc., Case No. 2:15-cv-05025, in U.S. District Court for the Central District of California; Jinette Hidalgo v. Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies Inc., Case No. 1:15-cv-05199, in the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of New York; and Jillian Gallagher, et al. v. Johnson & Johnson Consumer Cos. Inc., Case No. 1:15-cv-06163, in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.
Final Hearing
01/18/2017
UPDATE: On Jan. 13, 2017, Johnson & Johnson urged an Illinois federal judge to approve a $5 million settlement that would resolve claims that the company intentionally misled consumers into buying products advertised as being clinically proven to help babies sleep better.
UPDATE 2: On January 31, 2017, the Johnson’s Bedtime Bath products settlement received final approval from the court. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.
UPDATE 3: On February 3, 2017, appeals were filed to the Johnson’s Bedtime Bath settlement. Claims will not be paid until all appeals are exhausted. We appreciate your ongoing patience. Top Class Actions will continue to provide updates as we learn more.
UPDATE 4: As of March 24, 2017, the appeals to the Johnson’s Bedtime Bath settlement were dismissed. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.
UPDATE 5: On May 27, 2017, Top Class Actions viewers who filed valid claims for the Johnson’s Bedtime Bath products class action settlement are starting to receive checks in the mail!
Settlement Website
www.BabyBedtimeSettlement.com
Claims Administrator
Baby Bedtime Settlement
c/o Dahl Administration
P.O. Box 3614
Minneapolis, MN 55403-0614
Toll Free: 1-855-271-7182
Fax: 1-952-955-4589
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146 thoughts onJohnson’s Bedtime bath products $5M class action settlement
How long has this class action suit been going on for?
The complaint was filed in July 2015. The court granted the settlement preliminary approval on August 31, 2016.
I bought these products for my daughter and they fidnt even get her a little bit tired
I used these products for a year. Not worth it
I used these products for my child thinking it would help them sleep better but I noticed that it actually made them stay up longer. It was a waste of money
I’ve bought several as well and no receipts – either claim the 5 your allowed which is what I did and eccept the losses for the ones without receipts – unless your grocery store such as Kroger keeps track of your purchases thru their rewards program – they can look it up and give you the receipts – I would be doing that but I ha e just had a surgery which prevents me from driving and I’m just not capable at this point – I would call and see if your retainer can do that for you
I Bought This For My Grand Kids and i do not have receipts either.
You can claim up to five products without a receipt! Claim form deadline is April 28, 2017.
I buy Johnson bedtime products all the time for years now…. the baby bedtime lotion…head to toe baby wash…baby bedtime moisturizer…baby bedtime bubble bath and wash
No one is gonna keep these receipts.. whp does that?
You can claim up to five products without a receipt! Claim form deadline is April 28, 2017.
You can claim up to five products without a receipt, but you must file a Claim Form by Apr. 28, 2017.
I dont save recipts back then, oh now i do nut im xlaiming to be in class action
I use these products since my first born 10 years ago up to my third child. I stop buying it 2 years ago. I didn’t kept the receipts. Can I still qualify for more than $3 without receipts??
The most you can receive in potential reward money is $15 total thats $3 per 5 items and thats depending on how many people submit claims. If you can show proof of purchase over the 5th item then you will receive more money.
What if I no longer have receipts?
You may still file a claim but up to only 5 items with out proof of receipt. If you purchased over 5 items u must upload receipts in order to get paid for those items above the 5th item u purchased. For more information please read in the sections labeled Potential Award and Proof of Purchase It states all this information I just mentioned to you. Have a great day