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UPDATE: The Ginkgold Ginkgo Biloba Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on January 25, 2021. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page. Please note that claims will not be paid until after the claim deadline of February 24, 2021 passes.
The manufacturer of Nature’s Way supplements has agreed to pay around $3.4 million to resolve claims it misrepresented its Ginkgold products.
The settlement benefits individuals who purchased Ginkgold or Ginkgold Max in California between July 7, 2011, and Oct. 1, 2020, or between Jan. 1, 2016, and Oct. 1, 2020, if purchased anywhere else in the United States.
Plaintiffs in the Ginkgold class action lawsuit argued Nature’s Way manufacturer Schwabe North America Inc. misleadingly marketed its products as able to provide memory and concentration benefits.
Ginkgold supplements, sold as tablets, contain ginkgo biloba, a type of tree native to China. Although the plant’s leaves and seeds have been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with brain function and blood circulation, the Ginkgold class action lawsuit argues no scientific studies have been done to support these uses.
“Numerous scientifically valid studies, performed by independent researchers and published in reputable medical journals, have been conducted on ginkgo biloba, and they have universally demonstrated that ginkgo biloba does not improve brain function, and is not effective in the treatment or improvement of memory problems or cognitive health,” the class action lawsuit contends.
Despite a lack of scientific support, Nature’s Way allegedly misrepresents its Ginkgold products in order to deceive consumers and encourage them to make purchases based on false promises.
The company also sells Ginkgold Eyes supplements, which the company claims support “the retina and macula health.”
Nature’s Way has not admitted any wrongdoing but has agreed to resolve the claims against it in a class action settlement. The company will pay nearly $3.4 million as part of the settlement in order to avoid the risks and costs of continuing litigation.
Under the terms of the settlement, Class Members can collect reimbursement of between $18 and $33 per product. Payments will provide reimbursement at a blended average between the cost of Ginkgold and Ginkgold Max products.
Class Members can collect $18 for Ginkgold Max 30 tabs, Ginkgold 50 tabs and Ginkgold 75 tabs, and $33 for Ginkgold 150 tabs, Ginkgold 100 tabs and Ginkgold Max 60 tabs. Exact payment amounts will vary depending on the number of purchases and types of products claimed by each Class Member.
In order to benefit from the class action settlement, Class Members must file a valid claim form by Feb. 24, 2021. Documentation of purchases such as receipts are required if Class Members seek reimbursement for more than three purchases. If Class Members do not have proof of purchase, they can only claim up to three purchases.
The deadline for exclusion and objection is Dec. 28, 2020. The final approval hearing for the Ginkgold class action settlement is scheduled for Jan. 25, 2021.
Who’s Eligible
Individuals who purchased Ginkgold or Ginkgold Max in California between July 7, 2011 and Oct. 1, 2020 may make a claim. Also included in the settlement are those who purchased the products between Jan. 1, 2016 and Oct. 1, 2020 if purchased anywhere else in the United States.
Covered products include:
- Ginkgold 60 mg (50 tablets);
- Ginkgold 60 mg (75 tablets);
- Ginkgold 60 mg (100 tablets);
- Ginkgold 60 mg (150 tablets);
- Ginkgold Max 120 mg (30 tablets); and
- Ginkgold Max 120 mg (60 tablets).
Potential Award
Cash payments between $18 and $33 per product.
Payments will provide reimbursement at a blended average between the cost of Ginkgold and Ginkgold Max products – $18.00 for Ginkgold Max 30 tabs, Ginkgold 50 tabs and Ginkgold 75 tabs; and $33.00 for Ginkgold 150 tabs, Ginkgold 100 tabs and Ginkgold Max 60 tabs. Exact payment amounts will vary depending on the number of purchases and types of products claimed by each Class Member.
Proof of Purchase
Documentation of purchases such as receipts are required if Class Members seek reimbursement for more than three purchases.
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
2/24/2021
Case Name
Kathleen Sonner, et al. v. Schwabe North America Inc., et al., Case No. 5:15-cv-01358, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Final Hearing
01/25/2021
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Ginkgold Settlement
c/o JND Legal Administration
P.O. Box 91231
Seattle, WA 98111
1-833-900-1646
Class Counsel
Timothy G. Blood
Leslie E. Hurst
Thomas J. O’Reardon II
Paula R. Brown
BLOOD HURST & O’REARDON LLP
Todd D. Carpenter
CARLSON LYNCH LLP
Defense Counsel
Kevin W. Alexander
Thomas R. Watson
Michael Bryant
GORDON REES SCULLY MANSUKHANI LLP
Jan M. Conlin
Katie Crosby Lehmann
CIRESI CONLIN LLP
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PLEASE ADD ME. I BOUGHT AROUND 4 BOTTLES TRYING TO SEE IF IT WOULD IMPROVE MY MEMORY. WISH I WOULD HAVE KEPT RECEIPTS. DID NOT WORK FOR ME.
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Please add my name to the list. I have been well vested in this product in access of 10 years or more. I am so disappointed in hearing about their false clains and deceptive advertising.
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You..you need to fill it out yourself
WHERE IS THE CHECKS IVE USE THIS LIE IN A BOTTLE 4 A WHILE ?
I used Ginkgold 150 for more then 2 years! How do people sleep at night knowing the deceptive web they have woven and sucked us into! Please add me, it won’t repay more then 15 bottles, only a little satisfaction they were caught!
Oh you added MR. James….Address unknown,last name unknown,any other info whatsoever unknown other then James among hundreds of other first names….You gotta fill out a claim form people. Not trying to be rude but damn read the instructions you can’t just post a simple please add me and bam a checks on it’s way….How are people suppose to know where to send the info or if you even qualify without filling out a CLAIM FORM on totally seperate website. Common sense and really just trying to help you out because in doing so it’s less money for me….so your welcome
AMEN! I really don’t know how someone named “HappyBoy1” who wrote “Please add me” expects to get a check, even IF he qualifies for relief! To make matters worse, as of this writing, there a 21 PAGES of comments from people saying, “Add me” or “Please Add me” or “Me too”!!
Please add me please purchased a few bottles
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Can’t believe I actually wasted money on this, been 2yrs since I’ve used this product to help with memory, wish I’d kept all the receipts, wasted too much but atleast I can get something back.
2 of the Ginkgold 150 count
What’s with all the ads me comments you guys have to add yourself by filling out a claim form.
You’re dealing with idiots who only have half of a brain haha
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I have used this in the past!
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You have to apply as directed above. . Responding to a comment section doesn’t sign you up for the settlement.
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You have to apply as directed above. . Responding to a comment section doesn’t sign you up for the settlement.
Purchased for years, no good results.
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I purchased several bottles of ginko Bilbao, hoping that my memory retention would improve. It didn’t work for me, please add me to this class action lawsuit, irequesting that I be reimbursed for a portion of my spending. Thank you!!!
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I used Ginkgold 100 tabs and Ginkgold Max 60 tabs for several years. Didn’t help me.
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Please add me. I used this product to help me. I have four kids and going back to school. I stop taking this cause it give me headache everytime.
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I brought the Ginkgold Max 150 tabs for years now so pls add me
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Please add used for awhile when living in Sac Ca tried again in Texas
Purchased 2 bottles of the ginkgo Bilbao a 60 mg 150 pills from Walgreens
used it for a long time hoping it would help please add me
im 65 and i have used these products for years please include me
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I bought the product but my address has changed and i no longer have the receipt do i still qualify
How will I be reimbursed? Bc I have sense filling out a claim changed my address. How do I update that information?
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I purchased the ginkgold 60 ,two times. I stopped buying it after that as I saw no difference. Please add me
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Please add me I had an aneurysm March 15th 2015 and I believe this product contributed to it all my sayings can be proven with my medical history this product I believe is harmful to people.
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please add me I meant to say I have been taking this vitamin for about 3months I take other vitamin too.
Can’t remember if I already applied for Roundup is there a way to check?
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I am a 63 old, and I’ve been buying natures way Ginkgold,For the last five years because I believe it was going to help me in my mind but it didn’t. I am not purchasing it anymore. Please Count me in.I take a lot of vitamins I can’t imagine what vitamins don’t do anything for you.
Please add me …I purchased this stuff all the time what a shame
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People fill out the claim form online , nobody will just add you , nobody knows who you are , fill out the claim form online , I just filled mine out online myself
So sad I have been buying this for I am 70 years old and my mind is skipping . It did nothing for me such falsehood for folks like me I have purchased. Ginkgo I can remember how many but its been over 6. Of 50 I don’t keep receipts. But I surely bough them. Such a shame
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You have to fill out the claim form online yourself , nobody won’t add u , u have to do it in order to receive a payment
I have purchased 3 bottles at Walmart
I have purchased 3 bottles of these.
I have purchased 2 ginkgold 50 for myself and husband. Found no benefit at all.
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I have paid over $40 for three bottles if the product to help with memory. I did not notice any difference so I’ve not purchased more. Please include me.
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I tried several different memory performance supplements due to working too much over time, brought to 2 bottles at 39.49 from Walmart but did not notice any change in memory.
I tried several different memory performance supplements due to working too much over time, brought to 2 bottles at 39.49 from Walmart but did not notice any change in memory. Please add me.
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God you people are idiots.
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Ginkgo got me very hornet. I couldn’t be satisfied by just one boyfriend,
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I started purchasing these in 2016 for my Wife’s Memory Problems, Since that time she has gotten worse.
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I have purchased several times the Ginkgold 150 tabs. Please add me.
I also purchased monthly but unfortunately do not have receipts
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Pls add me . I am 73 years old and tried theGingcold 60 mg / 50 TabletsSo many times. I never felt any improvement.
I will not buy this anymore
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Please add me for the Ginkgold 60 mg (50 tablets).
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Please add me. Bought this product several times in the past few years.
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Tried the product several time but gave up on it after I never felt any improvement.
Would appreciate being considered part of this case.
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Can I submit one claim for myself and one for my husband? We each took these products.
Please add me for the minimum although I bought the max at least 5 times. Don’t believe it did much good if anything.
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I purchased 2 of the Ginkgold Max, 60 count each around 2012, 2013. I didn’t purchase anymore because they didn’t seem to help either one of us. Please add me! Thank You!
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Please add me. I bought 3 bottles of the Ginko Gold. I always trusted Natures Way. I hope I can again.
Please add me. I always use nature’s way and trust info is correct. Surprised about this.
Please add me. I purchased 2 of max 120
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Please add me. I purchased Ginkgold 60 mg (100 tablets) 2 times in 2016 and 2017 while living in Colorado. I have always trusted Nature’s Way and actually have a couple of other products of theirs I am taking now and have for several years. I didn’t notice a difference in my memory while taking Ginkgold so only bought it twice before moving on to other products. I am now questioning whether I should even bother with any of their other products as trust in the brand name is now questionable.
Please add me. I bought the gink gold 60 mg. 75. Unfortunately I no longer have receipts
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This makes me a little angry. Right now our money is tight because of Covid and even before that. We try to buy only the best and believe what we are being told. I wish I had my receipts so I could get back the money deserved but I I don’t. Thank you for giving all this info for the future so we won’t make these mistakes anymore.
lol…..I was wondering if all the smart “add me”people ever got a check.
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Please add me. Getting my receipts together now
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stop lieing you cheting people lol.. nobody is buying any of this produts. we keeping all the papers so this is good for my familia
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