Olly class action lawsuit overview:
- Who: Plaintiff Miguel Rodriguez filed a class action lawsuit against Olly Public Benefit Corporation.
- Why: Rodriguez claims Olly’s Metabolism Gummy Rings do not provide the benefits of apple cider vinegar, as advertised.
- Where: The class action lawsuit was filed in California federal court.
A new class action lawsuit alleges Olly Public Benefit Corporation misrepresents the benefits of its Metabolism Gummy Rings by marketing that they contain apple cider vinegar and a component called “mother.”
According to the complaint, the “mother” is a living structure that contains enzymes and the “good” bacteria found in unpasteurized apple cider vinegar.
However, plaintiff Miguel Rodriguez claims the Olly metabolism gummies contain an insignificant amount of acetic acid, the active ingredient in apple cider vinegar, and that the manufacturing process destroys the beneficial enzymes and bacteria that are supposed to be present in the “mother.”
Rodriguez further argues the gummies are primarily composed of sugar, which contradicts the advertised benefits of supporting metabolism and lean body mass.
“In direct contravention of [Olly’s] label representations, the products are principally comprised of sugar, which is responsible for weight gain and metabolic disease — the exact opposite effects of the purported benefits touted on the Product labels,” the Olly class action lawsuit says.
Rodriguez wants to represent a California class of consumers who bought the Olly Metabolism Gummy Rings within four years prior to the filing of the complaint.
Olly Metabolism Gummy Rings allegedly contain insufficient acetic acid
Rodriguez argues Olly’s Metabolism Gummy Rings are marketed as supporting metabolism and lean body mass, featuring prominent labels that highlight the presence of apple cider vinegar, vitamin B12 and chromium.
In spite of this, independent scientific testing commissioned by his counsel found the gummies contain only 2.6% acetic acid, falling short of the 4% required for a product to be labeled as an apple cider vinegar product, the Olly class action lawsuit alleges.
Rodriguez claims testing also revealed each gummy contains just 7.80 mg of acetic acid, which is approximately 1% of the amount found in a tablespoon of liquid apple cider vinegar.
“Because the products do not contain the required minimum of acetic acid, [Olly’s] label statements that they are an apple cider vinegar product and are ‘MADE WITH ACV’ are false and misleading,” the Olly class action says.
Rodriguez claims Olly is guilty of breach of express warranty and quasi-contract, and of violating California’s Unfair Competition Law, False Advertising Law and Consumers Legal Remedies Act.
The plaintiff demands a jury trial and requests declaratory and injunctive relief and an award of compensatory and monetary damages for himself and all class members.
Last year, a consumer filed a separate class action lawsuit against Olly’s parent company Unilever over claims it sneakily adds junk fees to consumers’ shopping carts on Olly.com.
Have you purchased Olly Metabolism Gummy Rings? Let us know in the comments.
The plaintiff is represented by Naomi Spector of KamberLaw, LLP.
The Olly class action lawsuit is Rodriguez v. Olly Public Benefit Corporation, Case No. 3:26-cv-02034-RBM-SBC, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California.
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