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A $1.3 million settlement will resolve a class action lawsuit alleging Metagenics food products are falsely advertised as being able to treat medical conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular problems, fatigue, and even bowel problems.
If you purchased a Metagenics product labeled as “Medical Food” including UltraMeal Plus, UltraMeal Plus 360, UltraGlycemX, and UltraClear since Nov. 9, 2011, you could get cash from this settlement.
Metagenics is a global nutrigenomics and lifestyle medicine company which sells 17 different types of “Medical Foods” for upwards of $150 per container.
Lead plaintiff William Grivas contends that he and other consumers were duped into thinking food products manufactured and sold by Metagenics were able to provide health benefits since they were marketed as “Medical Foods.”
The plaintiff accuses Metagenics of capitalizing on consumers with health problems by advertising these products as able to treat and correct problems including “metabolic syndrome,” “compromised gut function,” “leaky gut syndrome,” and others.
According to the Metagenics medical foods class action lawsuit, the advertising violated California consumer protection laws.
Medical foods, according to the plaintiff, must be specifically formulated and administered by a physician. Metagenics’ so-called medical foods are mass produced and not tailored to a particular patient’s condition.
Under the terms of the Metagenics medical foods class action settlement, Class Members can make a claim for up to five products purchased without proof. Class Members who have proof of purchase, including receipts, can submit claims for additional products. Claims can be submitted online or Class Members can print and mail a Claim Form.
The settlement administrator will divide the settlement award by the number of valid claims and each Class Member’s claim will depend on the number of products purchased.
Class Members have until March 17, 2019 if they want to object to the settlement or ask to be excluded from its terms.
Who’s Eligible
Class Members include U.S. residents who purchased Metagenics products that were labeled “Medical Food” since Nov. 9, 2011. Metagenics products include UltraMeal Plus, UltraMeal Plus 360, UltraGlycemX, and UltraClear.
Potential Award
To be determined. Each Class Member’s award will depend on the number of products purchased and the number of valid claims submitted.
Proof of Purchase
Class Members can submit claims for up to five products without proof of purchase. Class Members submitting claims for more than five products need to provide proof of purchase, such as receipts.
Claim Form
NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.
Claim Form Deadline
04/26/2019
Case Name
William Grivas v. Metagenics Inc., Case No. SACV15-01838-CJC-DFM, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Final Hearing
04/22/2019
UPDATE: The Metagenics Medical Food Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on May 6, 2019. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.
UPDATE 2: On July 20, 2019, Top Class Actions viewers started receiving checks in the mail from the Metagenics medical food class action settlement worth $21.70. Congratulations to everyone who filed a claim and got PAID!
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Metagenics Medical Foods Class Action
c/o ILYM Group Inc.
P.O. Box 2031
Tustin, CA 92871
Phone: (855) 309-1484
Fax: (888) 845-6185
claims@ILYMGroupClassAction.com
Class Counsel
Alex Tomasevic
Craig Nicholas
NICHOLAS AND TOMASEVIC LLP
Michael McColloch
McCOLLOCH LAW FIRM
Kirk Hulett
HULETT HARPER & STEWART LLP
Defense Counsel
William L. Stern
MORRISON & FOERSTER LLP
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117 thoughts onMetagenics Medical Food Class Action Settlement
Rcvd 7/22 for 21.70 in Florida
21.70 n TN 7/22/19
I recieved my check. Colorado
Received a “check” today that’s a postcard in the amount of 21.70. How do I cash that? No place for a signature. If I turn the check over, where I would sign it is where the prestamp is & my address info. My banks not going to take this…
If you look in the “memo” section in the lower left it says “no endorsement needed to cash”
always do mobile check deposit
Works for some, not others.
Look at the bottom of the check, no endorsement need.
Read the front of the check no endorsement needed to cash
It has a memo on the back that says no endorsement needed to cash
Received $17.36 today but the check looks very different than others I have received. Is it still cashable? Has any one else had this problem?
My bank just accepted mine, no problem.
Received $21.70 in NY today.
21.70 in Indiana today
great
Check arrived today $21.70
Check is Grivas v. METAGENICS , CO ILYM GROUP INC., PO BOX 130, TUSTIN, CA 92781
sweet
Thank you Andypa, you are the best!
I am in cali and no check for me yet but someone also in cali showed they are getting a check today so i dont know whats happening here ?
Yea check is in mail whenever the mailman comes im in southern cali i just seen it on informed delivery
Who’s still claiming the checks went out? Haven’t seen any in Texas And I have a friend in California says he hasn’t seen any either! Along with nobody on here has posted anything about receiving a check, So I’m doubting they have been sent
Received, cashed, and spent in VA. Keep a lookout!!