Rexall Glucosamine Joint Supplement Class Action Settlement

Rexall Sundown Inc. and NBTY Inc. have agreed to a class action settlement over allegations they made false statements on the labels of some of their joint health supplements.

Consumers who purchased certain glucosamine and chondroitin joint supplements manufactured by Rexall Sundown may be entitled to compensation from the class action settlement.

If approved, this settlement will resolve a class action lawsuit that alleges Rexall and NBTY made false statements on the labels of their glucosamine and chondroitin joint health supplements. The plaintiffs do not assert any allegations related to the safety of the joint health supplements and have not alleged any injuries.

A settlement was initially reached in this class action lawsuit in 2013, but the settlement was not approved by the court. No payments were made under that class action settlement.

Rexall denies the allegations and stands by the efficacy of its glucosamine joint health products. However, the supplement maker agreed to settle the class action lawsuits to avoid the risk, expense and delay of trial.

Who’s Eligible

Class Members of the Rexall glucosamine settlement include all consumers who purchased certain joint health dietary supplements that were manufactured or sold by Rexall or any of its affiliates.

The covered products include dozens of glucosamine supplements sold under brand names such as CVS, Duane Reade, Equate, Kirkland, Kroger, Safeway, Target and Walgreens. A list of the covered products is available here.

Potential Award

Up to $104 per household.

Class Members who submit a valid and timely Claim Form will be eligible to receive a payment of $8 per bottle of Covered Product purchased, up to a maximum of 13 bottles per household.

NOTE: If there is money leftover in the settlement fund after all claims, awards, fees and costs are paid, the remaining funds will be distributed pro rata to all Class Members who filed timely and valid claims, up to a maximum of $200 per household.

Proof of Purchase

Proof of purchase is not required to submit a claim; however, claims may be audited for completeness, fraud and abuse.

Claim Form

CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »

Claim Form Deadline

9/28/2016

NOTE: If you already submitted a claim in the previous settlement, you are not required to submit a new Claim Form. If you submit a new Claim Form, your compensation will be based upon the highest number of bottles from either claim.

Case Name

Pearson, et al. v. NBTY Inc., et al., Case No. 1:11-cv-07972, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Final Hearing

7/14/2016 (UPDATED JUNE 30, 2016)

UPDATE: On August 25, 2016, the court granted the Rexall Glucosamine settlement final approval.  Let us know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our  Facebook page.

UPDATE 2: On September 27, 2016, an appeal was filed.  Claims will not be paid until all appeals are resolved.  Please keep checking Top Class Actions for updates.  We will let our viewers know as soon as all appeals are exhausted. 

UPDATE 3: On November 8, 2016, the appeals to the Rexall Glucosamine settlement were voluntarily dismissed.  The settlement agreement states that payments to valid claimants will be made within 120 days of the Effective Date.   Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our  Facebook page.

Settlement Website

www.GlucosamineSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Glucosamine Settlement
c/o Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 170
Philadelphia, PA 19105-0170
(888) 972-6583

Class Counsel

DENLEA & CARTON LLP
BONNETT FAIRBOURN FRIEDMAN & BALINT PC
BOODELL & DOMANSKIS LLC

Defense Counsel

SIDLEY AUSTIN LLP