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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 $21.70. Congratulations to everyone who filed a claim and got PAID!
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Metagenics Medical Foods Class Action
c/o ILYM Group Inc.
P.O. Box 2031
Tustin, CA 92871
Phone: (855) 309-1484
Fax: (888) 845-6185
claims@ILYMGroupClassAction.com
Class Counsel
Alex Tomasevic
Craig Nicholas
NICHOLAS AND TOMASEVIC LLP
Michael McColloch
McCOLLOCH LAW FIRM
Kirk Hulett
HULETT HARPER & STEWART LLP
Defense Counsel
William L. Stern
MORRISON & FOERSTER LLP
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117 thoughts onMetagenics Medical Food Class Action Settlement
Hi. Were you able to cash it?
Nope. Machines won’t read it and no bank around here will touch it.
Thanks. I didn’t even try to cash with everyone else not being able to. I did contact the settlement administrator by email. claims@ILYMGroupClassAction.com
I included my name, address and check number. I got a response (email) next day. With form for replacement check. I was able to fill it out online. Now just to wait and see.
Yes got 21$ settlement check 9 days ago
Was anyone else able to cash or deposit the check? I received a check but the atm will not accept it.
Contact them through email. There is a link in the comments somewhere. I had to fill out a form to get a new cashable check, which I did receive an this time it looks like an actual check. But Walmart would not cash it today(8/19/19) I am going to try another place today an I will reply to this comment on if it actually went through.
Ok so took the new check to yet another place an the still would not cash it. I did get a print out with a number to call. This is stupid. It is like they were told to pay people but are doing everything in their power not to pay
Hi. I got my replacement check also. But haven’t cashed it yet. Now I’m worried again, just like the first check. Don’t want a bounced check.
I got nothing. Have emailed twice with no response. Now what?
so I called and got somebody on the phone they asked me a bunch of questions tell me they’re going to do a stop payment on my check and send me a form to sign that was two and a half hours ago and now they’re closed. I’ll sort of Lies
I emailed the company using the link that is posted in this thread several times, anyway today(July 31 2019) I received a email from the company with papers to sign to reissue the check! Check your email . It is from the company Ilym group! Let’s hope it works this time an we get real checks his way!
Got ours last week in OHIO ?
No place will cash the check
You can contact the settlement administrator with your questions about your check: https://medicalfoodsettlement.com/contact-us/
Same problem the check has been flagged NO one will cash it they say there is tons of the SAME check sent out,
So what are we supposed to do if we can’t get it cashed? I have never seen this crap before, and it seems like they did it this way purposely so that we COULDN’T cash them! I just deposited via mobile app, after trying for a while, but I doubt it will get approved. Anybody got any ideas?
You should contact the settlement administrator with your questions about your check: https://medicalfoodsettlement.com/contact-us/
If you have a checking account, have the teller photocopy the check. Sounds weird, I know. Their check reader does not read the check because of the heavy paper. If they photo copy it, it will work. Of course the teller needs to keep both the original and the copy for records. That’s the only way to process it to my knowledge. A check cashing place should be able to do this as well, I would think.
It took FOREVER to receive this check/postcard that says “no endorsement needed” (I have never heard of such a thing) and I can’t get it cashed! REDICULOUS! Can you file a class action lawsuit on a class action lawsuit? Just saying…..
You should contact the settlement administrator with your questions about your check: https://medicalfoodsettlement.com/contact-us/
CANNOT FIND A PLACE THAT WILL CASH THIS CHECK ….everywhere I take it they say its fake!!!!!
You should contact the settlement administrator with your questions about your check: https://medicalfoodsettlement.com/contact-us/
I received this black and white postcard-like check. I tried to deposit the check into my account via the ATM, and the ATMs at two of my banks will not accept. They need to send us real checks.
You should contact the settlement administrator with your questions about your check: https://medicalfoodsettlement.com/contact-us/