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Sports Research Corporation has agreed to a settlement to resolve claims that its Premium MCT Oil products and Turmeric Curcumin C3 Complex products were labeled in a deceptive manner. The settlement provides $3 cash payments or $7 product vouchers to consumers who purchased these items.
The settlement benefits individuals who purchased Sports Research MCT Oil liquid dietary supplement beverage additive and/or Turmeric Curcumin C3 softgel products between Jan. 9, 2016 and Jan. 9, 2020.
Sports Research’s MCT Oil and Turmeric Curcumin C3 were reportedly labeled as “packed with beneficial fats” and capable of sustaining “natural” energy. Additionally, the MCT products were allegedly marketed as antibacterial, anti-microbial and having anti-viral properties. Similarly, plaintiffs said that the turmeric product was labeled as anti-inflammatory and able to provide antioxidant benefits.
These claims reportedly enticed consumers such as the plaintiffs to purchase the products for a premium price. Unfortunately, the products were allegedly labeled in a deceptive way.
The plaintiffs noted that the MCT product contains 14 grams of saturated fat – putting it above the threshold for a “healthy” product. The Sports Research class action lawsuit also noted that, while the products were marketed as providing “natural” energy, they use raw coconut materials which undergo a “heavy and lengthy” process in order to become MCT oil. As such, the plaintiffs maintained that the products could not be considered natural.
The Sports Research class action lawsuit included similar arguments against the other marketing claims found on the MCT Oil and turmeric product labeling.
Although these labeling claims were reportedly false, plaintiffs argued that Sports Research chose to market their products in a deceptive way in order to convince consumers to purchase the MCT Oil and turmeric products.
“As a consequence of Defendant’s unfair and deceptive practices, Plaintiffs and other consumers similarly situated purchased the Products under the false impression that by consuming these Products, they would be enjoying the healthful and nutritional benefits associated with the Products as advertised,” the Sports Research class action lawsuit contended.
“Had Plaintiffs and other consumers similarly situated been made aware that the advertised benefits of the Products were false, they would not have purchased the Products, would have paid less for them, or purchased a different nutritional supplement altogether.”
Sports Research has not admitted any wrongdoing but has agreed to resolve the claims against them in a settlement deal.
Under the terms of the settlement, Class Members can choose between two forms of compensation: a $7 voucher able to be used towards any Sports Research product or a $3 cash payment.
The voucher is valid for one year and freely transferrable. These vouchers can be used towards any product sold or manufactured by Sports Research Corporation. The cash payment option is smaller, providing only $3.
In order to benefit from the Sports Research false ad class action settlement, Class Members must file a valid claim form by Feb. 23, 2021. No proof of purchase is required to benefit from the settlement. However, if Class Members wish to collect a cash payment they must swear under penalty of perjury that they purchased the products.
The deadline for exclusion and objection is Feb. 23, 2021. The final approval hearing for the Sports Research settlement is March 26, 2021.
Who’s Eligible
Individuals who purchased Sports Research Premium MCT Oil products and/or Turmeric Curcumin C3 Complex products between Jan. 9, 2016 and Jan. 9, 2020.
Potential Award
$7 voucher or $3 cash payment.
Proof of Purchase
N/A
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
2/23/2021
Case Name
Hinkle, et al. v. Sports Research Corporation, Case No. 37-2020-00001422-CU-NP-NC, in the Superior Court of California in and for the County of San Diego, North County Division
Final Hearing
3/26/2021
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Hinkle, et al. v. Sports Research Corporation
c/o ILYM GROUP, INC.
P.O. Box 2031
Tustin, CA 92871
claims@ILYMGroupClassAction.com
(888) 250-6810
Class Counsel
Abbas Kazerounian
Jason A. Ibey
KAZEROUNI LAW GROUP APC
Defense Counsel
Jeffery M. Blank
Norma V. Garcia
GARCIA RANEY BLANK & BOWERBANK LLP
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