Short Description of This Case
GSK has agreed to settle claims that the company deceptively marketed, advertised and labeled its Benefiber Original and Benefiber Healthy Shape Products as “100% Natural”, “natural” or “clinically proven to cure cravings” and deceptively sold the products at a price premium, which violated consumer protection laws.
Who’s Eligible
Class members who purchased Benefiber Healthy Shape Prebiotic Powder Fiber Supplement (“Benefiber Healthy Shape”) and/or Benefiber Original Prebiotic Powder Fiber Supplement, Benefiber Sugar-Free Powder Fiber Supplement, Benefiber Prebiotic Powder Fiber Supplement On-The-Go Stick Packs (Flavored or Unflavored), and/or Benefiber Prebiotic Fiber Supplement Chewables (“Benefiber Original”) for personal or household use, and not for resale, in the United States between June 19, 2014 and June 8, 2021.
Settlement Amount
Up to $6.5 Million.
Amount of Class Members
Varies.
Potential Award
- $10 per qualifying purchase of Benefiber Original, up to 5 units without proof of purchase, and proof of purchase is required for Claims for more than five (5) units.
- $12 per qualifying purchase of Benefiber Healthy Shape, up to 5 units without proof of purchase, and proof of purchase is required for Claims for more than five (5) units.
Proof of Purchase
Depending on the nature of your specific claim, you may need to provide supporting materials.
FAQs
NOTE: Do NOT file a claim if you do not qualify for this settlement.
Claim form Deadline
10/6/2021
Final Hearing
11/18/ 2021
Case Name
In re: White v. GSK Consumer Health, Inc., No. 20-cv-04048 (N.D. Cal). and Swetz v. GSK Consumer Health, Inc., No. 20-cv-04731 (S.D.N.Y.), in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Settlement Website
www.nationalbenefibersettlement.com
Settlement Website Status
open.
Class Counsel
Jason P. Sultzer of The Sultzer Law Group
Melissa S. Weiner of Pearson, Simon & Warshaw, LLP
Douglas J. McNamara of Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC
Gary E. Mason of Mason Lietz & Klinger LLP
Charles E. Schaffer of Levin Sedran & Berman
Ryan J. Clarkson and Katherine A. Bruce of Clarkson Law Firm, P.C.
Christopher D. Moon of Moon Law APC