What is this lawsuit about?
The lawsuit alleges that the Defendants violated certain laws in labeling, marketing, and advertising of certain METHOD and ECOVER branded products. The Defendants deny any and all wrongdoing of any kind whatsoever, and deny any liability to Plaintiffs and to the Settlement Class.
Why is this a class action?
In a class action, one or more people, called “Class Representatives,” sue on behalf of people who have similar claims. All these people are in a “class” or “class members,” except for those who exclude themselves from the class. United States District Court Judge Nelson Stephen Roman in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York is in charge of this class action.
Why is there a Settlement?
The Defendants are not admitting that they did anything wrong and both sides want to avoid the cost of further litigation. The Court has not decided in favor of the Plaintiffs or the Defendants. The Class Representatives and their attorneys think the Settlement is best for everyone who is affected. The Settlement provides the opportunity for Settlement Class Members to receive Settlement benefits.
Who’s Eligible
Class Members of the natural products settlement include all persons and entities who purchased any of the covered Method and Ecover products for personal use and not for resale between Aug. 1, 2010 and Apr. 27, 2017.
NOTE: To be eligible to participate in the natural products class action settlement, you must be a U.S. resident and you must have purchased the eligible Method and/or Ecover products in the United States.
A full list of the covered products is available here.
Potential Award
Approximately $1 per unit purchased.
Class Members who do not submit proof of purchase may claim up to eight units, and Class Members who do submit proof of purchase may submit claims for all products purchased.
Proof of Purchase
None required. However, Class Members who submit proof of purchase can receive payment for all covered products purchased while those who do not submit proof of purchase can only claim up to eight products purchased.
Claim Form Deadline
4/27/2017
Case Name
Vincent, et al. v. People Against Dirty PBC & Method Products PBC, Case No. 7:16-cv-06936, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Final Hearing
5/12/2017
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
MPP Class Action
Settlement Administrator – Angeion Group
1801 Market Street, Suite 660
Philadelphia, PA 19103
1-855-211-0656
[email protected]
Class Counsel
Adam Gonnelli
SULTZER LAW GROUP
Joshua H. Eggnatz
EGGNATZ LOPATIN & PASACUCCI LLP
Defense Counsel
Trenton Norris
ARNOLD & PORTER LLP
