NatureMade TripleFlex Supplement Class Action Settlement

A settlement has been proposed in a class action lawsuit alleging certain glucosamine and/or chondroitin supplements made by Pharmavite LLC do not provide the benefits touted on the product labels.

If you purchased certain TripleFlex, NatureMade and/or Berkley and Jensen (BJ’s) glucosamine products between May 1, 2007 and June 5, 2017, you may be entitled to a cash payment or free products from the glucosamine class action settlement.

Plaintiff Lorean Barrera alleges certain supplements manufactured by Pharmavite LLC contain deceptive, false and misleading statements on the packaging and labeling of glucosamine and/or chondroitin supplements.

According to the Pharmavite class action lawsuit, the products failed to provide the benefits advertised on the product label. Further, Barrera claims that the joint health claims were not backed up by scientific data.

Pharmavite denies the allegations and maintains it has done nothing wrong. However, it has agreed to settle the glucosamine supplement class action lawsuit to avoid the burden and expense of ongoing litigation.

Under the terms of the proposed glucosamine class action settlement, Pharmavite will pay $1 million in cash benefits and distribute $5.9 million in free products to eligible Class Members.

Pharmavite has also agreed to discontinue for a period of 24 months the use of the terms “rebuild,” “rebuilds,” “rebuilding,” “renew,” “renewing,” “renewal,” “rejuvenate,” “rejuvenates,” “rejuvenation,” or “rejuvenating” to describe the effect of glucosamine and/or chondroitin on cartilage.

The Pharmavite class action settlement was preliminarily approved on June 5, 2017.

Class Members who wish to object to or opt out of the Pharmavite supplement settlement must do so no later than Nov. 13, 2017.

Who’s Eligible

Class Members include all U.S. residents who purchased one of the following Covered Products for personal use (not for resale or distribution) between May 1, 2007 and June 5, 2017:

TripleFlex Products:

• TripleFlex
• TripleFlex 50+
• TripleFlex LSG (Liquid Soft Gels)
• TripleFlex Mood & Joint
• TripleFlex Bone & Joint
• TripleFlex Rapid Relief
• TripleFlex Rapid Relief B/B
• TripleFlex Rapid Relief T/P
• TripleFlex with Vitamin D3
• TripleFlex Triple Strength
• TripleFlex Triple Strength B/B
• TripleFlex Triple Strength Twin Pack
• TripleFlex Triple Strength LSG (Liquid Soft Gels)
• TripleFlex Triple Strength with Vitamin D3
• TripleFlex Double Strength (formerly TripleFlex Maximum Strength)

NatureMade Glucosamine Products
:

• Glucosamine 500 mg Tablet
• Glucosamine 1000 mg Tablet
• Glucosamine with Vitamin D [Vitamin D3]
• Glucosamine 1500, MSM 1000 with Vitamin D [Vitamin D3]
• Glucosamine 500 mg Chondroitin 400 mg
• Glucosamine Chondroitin with MSM
• Glucosamine HCL + MSM with Vitamin D [Vitamin D3]
• Glucosamine MSM
• Triple Strength Glucosamine Chondroitin

Berkley and Jensen (BJ’s) Glucosamine Products
:

• BJ’s Triple Strength Glucosamine Chondroitin
• BJ’s Glucosamine 500 mg Chondroitin 400 mg
• BJ’s Glucosamine Chondroitin with MSM
• BJ’s Glucosamine/MSM
• BJ’s Glucosamine HCL + MSM with Vitamin D [Vitamin D3]
• BJ’s Glucosamine, MSM + Vitamin D Tablet [Vitamin D3]

Potential Award

Up to $100 in cash or up to $150 worth of free products.

Class Members may request payment ranging from an estimated $12.50 to $25 per covered product, up to four products purchased between May 1, 2007 and June 5, 2017. Alternatively, Class Members may request $25 of free products plus shipping and handling costs for each covered product they purchased during the Class Period, for up to six covered products.

NOTE: The actual amount of cash compensation available may be increased or reduced on a pro rata basis, depending on the total number of claims filed.

Proof of Purchase

Not required. However, Class Members who do not submit proof of purchase may claim $12.50 per covered product purchased during the Class Period, up to four products (for a maximum total of $50 per household).

Class Members who do submit proof of purchase may submit a claim for $25 per covered product purchased during the Class Period, up to a maximum of $100.

NOTE: No proof of purchase is required for Class Members who submit a claim for free products instead of the cash award.

Claim Form

CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »

Claim Form Deadline

11/13/2017

Case Name

Lorean Barrera v. Pharmavite LLC, Case No. 2:11-cv-04153-CAS (AGrx), in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Final Hearing

12/4/2017

UPDATE: The NatureMade TripleFlex Supplement Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on December 4, 2017. On December 28, 2017, a notice of appeal was filed. Claims will not be paid until all appeals are exhausted.  We appreciate your ongoing patience. Top Class Actions will continue to provide updates as we learn more.

UPDATE 2: On March 30, 2018, the appeal to the NatureMade TripleFlex Supplement Class Action Settlement was voluntarily dismissed.  It is not known how quickly claims will be paid. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our  Facebook page.

UPDATE 3: On Aug. 20, 2018, Top Class Actions viewers started receiving NatureMade TripleFlex supplement class action settlement checks worth up to $15.14. Congratulations to everyone who filed a claim and got PAID!

Settlement Website

www.GlucosamineSupplementSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Barrera v. Pharmavite LLC Settlement Administrator
c/o Kurtzman Carson Consultants (KCC)
P.O. Box 404008
Louisville, KY 40233-4008
1-855-505-1300

Class Counsel

Elaine A. Ryan
BONNETT FAIRBOURN FRIEDMAN & BALINT PC

Stewart M. Weltman
SIPRUT PC

Defense Counsel

René P. Tatro
TATRO TEKOSKY SADWICK LLP