Multi-million dollar Gerber formula class action settlement

Gerber Products Co. agreed to a class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims its Gerber Good Start Gentle infant formula can reduce the risk of allergies.

The Gerber formula class action settlement benefits consumers who purchased Gerber Good Start Gentle infant formula in Florida or New York between Oct. 10, 2011, and April 23, 2016.

Gerber is a baby food and formula brand owned by Nestlé. The company sells a variety of formula products, including Good Start Gentle formula.

According to a class action lawsuit against Gerber, the company misled consumers by advertising its Good Start Gentle formula as able to reduce the risk of allergies. Plaintiffs in the Gerber formula class action lawsuit say Gerber has no scientific evidence to support this claim.

Gerber has not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay an undisclosed sum to resolve the allegations.

Was your premature baby diagnosed with NEC after being fed cow’s milk-based formula from Similar or Enfamil? If so, you may qualify to join an NEC baby formula lawsuit. Please note that this is separate from the Gerber formula settlement.  

Under the terms of the Gerber formula class action settlement, class members can receive a cash payment based on their state of residence and the number of formula units they purchased.

Florida class members can receive $3 per unit of Gerber Good Start Gentle formula purchased, up to five units for a maximum payment of $15. New York class members can receive $4 per unit for up to five units, for a maximum payment of $20.

Class members who provide proof of purchase can receive higher payments. Florida class members can receive $3 per unit purchased for up to 20 units, for a maximum payment of $60. New York class members can receive $4 per unit for up to 20 units, for a maximum payment of $80.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Aug. 1, 2025.

The final approval hearing for the Gerber formula class action settlement is scheduled for Sept. 9, 2025.

To receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by Aug. 25, 2025.

Who’s Eligible

Consumers who purchased Gerber Good Start Gentle infant formula in Florida or New York between Oct. 10, 2011, and April 23, 2016.

Potential Award

Up to $15 for Florida class members and $20 for New York class members, or more depending on proof of purchase.

Proof of Purchase

Proof of residency in Florida or New York may include a copy of a driver’s license, residential lease, mortgage, utility bill, payment card statement, deed, paystub, insurance bill or court documents that show the class member lived in Florida or New York during the class period.

Proof of purchase may include copies of receipts, invoices, direct-purchase records and payment-card records that show the purchaser identity, date of purchase, itemized number of units purchased, specific product purchased and purchase amount. Self-prepared documentation will not be accepted.

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

08/25/2025

Case Name

Hasemann, et al. v. Gerber Products Co., et al., Case No. 1:15-cv-02995-EK-RER (E.D.N.Y.) and Manemeit v. Gerber Products Co., Case No. 2:17-cv-00093-EK-RER (E.D.N.Y.), both in the in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

Final Hearing

09/09/2025

Settlement Website

Gerber Infant Formula Settlement

Claims Administrator

GSG Settlement Administrator
1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA 19103
[email protected]
866-995-4133

Class Counsel

Brett Cebulash
Miles Greaves
TAUS, CEBULASH & LANDAU LLP

Shanon J. Carson
Jacob M. Polakoff
BERGER MONTAGUE P.C.

Michael R. Reese
Carlos F. Ramirez
REESE LLP

Jean Martin
Francesca Burne
MORGAN & MORGAN COMPLEX LITIGATION GROUP

Defense Counsel

Daniel J. Thomasch
Justine Goeke
Christopher Chorba
Jason R. Meltzer
GIBSON, DUNN & CRUTCHER LLP

Geoffrey W. Castello
Jaclyn M. Metzinger
KELLEY DRYE & WARREN LLP