Perrigo Glucosamine False Advertising Class Action Settlement

A settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit against Walgreen Co., Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Supervalu Inc., and Perrigo Company of South Carolina Inc., alleging that certain statements on the packaging of some of their glucosamine supplements were false, deceptive and/or misleading. If you purchased certain glucosamine products between Nov. 1, 2005 and Aug. 1, 2014, you could be eligible for compensation from the Perrigo class action settlement.

Specifically, the Perrigo class action lawsuit alleges that products containing glucosamine and/or chondroitin were represented as formulated to help “rebuild cartilage,” “lubricate joints,” and “improve joint comfort” when they do not actually provide these benefits. The plaintiffs claim that these representations are unlawful under the consumer protection laws and that the purchasers of these products are entitled to compensation.

The defendants deny the allegations but agreed to settle the glucosamine class action lawsuit to avoid the risk, expense and distraction of continued litigation.

Who’s Eligible

Class Members of the Perrigo glucosamine class action settlement include all U.S. residents who purchased for personal use, and not resale or distribution, a Covered Product between Nov. 1, 2005 and Aug. 1, 2014. A list of Covered Products is available here.

Potential Award

$12 per bottle, up to a maximum of eight bottles per household, to Class Members who do not submit proof of purchase.

Class Members who submit valid Claim Forms accompanied by a cash register receipt evidencing their purchase of a Covered Product manufactured by Perrigo and/or its affiliates will be entitled to receive a full refund for the actual price of each product purchased.

The actual amount each Class Member will receive depends on the total number of valid claims submitted, and may be adjusted up or down in order to fully distribute the class action settlement funds to all Class Members who submit valid claims.

Proof of Purchase

None required. However, Class Members who do not provide proof of purchase will be limited to an award of $12 per bottle, up to a maximum of eight bottles per household. Class Members who submit receipts with their Claim Forms may be entitled to full refunds of all Covered Products purchased.

Claim Form

Claim Form Deadline

11/24/2014

Case Name

Rosemary Quinn, et al. v. Walgreen Co., et al., Case No. 7:12-cv-08187-VB, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

Final Hearing

12/12/2014

Settlement Website

www.PerrigoGlucosamineSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Perrigo Glucosamine Settlement
c/o GCG
P.O. Box 10111
Dublin, OH 43017-3111
1-844-322-8236

Class Counsel

Todd S. Garber
FINKELSTEIN BLANKINSHIP FREI-PEARSON & GARBER LLP

Elaine A. Ryan
BONNETT FAIRBOURN FRIEDMAN & BALINT PC

Stewart M. Weltman
STEWART M. WELTMAN LLC

Edwin J. Kilpela Jr.
CARLSON LYNCH LTD

Defense Counsel

Bradley J. Andreozzi
Justin O. Kay
DRINKER BIDDLE & REATH LLP

UPDATE: Settlement checks for the Perrigo glucosamine class action settlement were mailed on Sept. 15, 2015, according to the Settlement Administrator.

UPDATE 2: On Sept. 17, 2015, viewers began reporting that they were receiving checks in the mail from the Perrigo glucosamine settlement. Congratulations to everyone who submitted valid claims and got PAID!