Zicam Cold Remedy Effectiveness Class Action Settlement

The makers of Zicam have agreed to pay $16 million to end a class action lawsuit over the effectiveness of the over-the-counter cold medicine.

If you purchased certain Zicam products between Feb. 15, 2011 and June 5, 2018, you could get between $6 and $11 per product from this class action settlement.

According to the Zicam effectiveness class action lawsuit, certain types cold remedies produced by Zicam LLC and Matrixx Initiatives Inc. were falsely advertised. Specifically, the plaintiff alleges that the companies diluted the active ingredient in the OTC medicine that promised to make colds go away sooner.

The products covered by the Zicam effectiveness class action settlement include: Zicam RapidMelts Original, RapidMelts Ultra, Oral Mist, Ultra Crystals, Liqui-Lozenges, Lozenges Ultra, Soft Chews, Medicated Fruit Drops, and Chewables.

Under the terms of the Zicam Cold Remedy class action settlement, those who purchased the products between Feb. 15, 2011 through June 5, 2018 may be entitled to reimbursement for up to five items without a receipt or more if the consumer can provide proof of purchase.

According to the motion for preliminary approval of the Zicam effectiveness class action settlement, “Under the Settlement, Class Members who submit valid claims will recover according to the average manufacturer’s suggested retail price (‘MSRP’) during the Class Period for each of the Zicam Products purchased.”

The motion also states that “This is an excellent result for class members compared to their likely recovery should Plaintiff prevail at trial. Indeed, Plaintiff calculated recoverable damages on an individual basis to be the purchase price of Zicam Products under a full refund theory. A recovery for up to five products without proof of purchase—and unlimited recovery for six or more products with proof of purchase—reaches or exceeds the maximum recovery Ms. Melgar, or any class member, could expect at trial.”

Under the terms of the Zicam class action settlement, the defendants do not admit any liability.

The deadline for Class Members to object or exclude themselves from the Zicam Cold Remedy class action settlement is Oct. 3, 2018.

Who’s Eligible

Class Members include “All purchasers of Zicam RapidMelts Original, RapidMelts Ultra, Oral Mist, Ultra Crystals, Liqui-Lozenges, Lozenges Ultra, Soft Chews, Medicated Fruit Drops, and Chewables in the United States from February 15, 2011 to the date of the order granting preliminary approval of the settlement.”

Note: The Zicam class action settlement was granted preliminary approval on June 5, 2018.

Potential Award

$6.16 – $11.53 per item purchased, up to five products (without proof of purchase).

Proof of Purchase

Class Members who are able to submit a receipt or other documentation proving they purchased the items covered by the Zicam class action settlement will receive the actual price paid.

Those who are unable to submit a receipt will receive the average manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of the product for up to five items.

Consumers filing claims for more than five Zicam products must submit a receipt with their Claim Form.

Claim Form

CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »

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

10/3/2018

Case Name

Melgar v. Zicam LLC et al., Case No. 2:14-cv-00160-MCE-AC, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California

Final Hearing

11/15/2018   UPDATED

UPDATE: The Zicam Cold Remedy Effectiveness Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on November 20, 2018. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.

UPDATE 2: On December 11, 2018, a notice of appeal to the Zicam Cold Remedy Effectiveness Class Action Settlement 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 3: The appeal to the Zicam Cold Remedy Effectiveness Class Action Settlement was dismissed on May 7, 2019. It is not known how quickly claims will be paid. Top Class Actions will continue to provide updates as we learn more. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.

UPDATE 4: On Oct. 28, 2019, Top Class Actions viewers started receiving checks from the Zicam cold remedy class action settlement worth as much as $172.30. Congratulations to everyone who filed a claim and got PAID!

Settlement Website

https://ZicamClassAction.com

Claims Administrator

Zicam Class Action
c/o RG/2 Claims Administration
P.O. Box 59479
Philadelphia, PA 19102-9479
info@rg2claims.com
(855) 279-8685

Class Counsel

L. Timothy Fisher
BURSOR & FISHER PA

Defense Counsel

Robyn E. Bladow
KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP