The lawsuit alleges that Quorn failed to adequately disclose that the “Mycoprotein” used in its products is a mold (member of the fungi family). Plaintiff further alleges the following statement on the labels of Quorn’s products is false and misleading: “Quorn products are made with mycoprotein (“myco” is Greek for “fungi”) and are completely meatless and soy-free. There are believed to be over 600,000 varieties of fungi in the world, many of which are among the most sought after foods like varieties of mushroom, truffles, and morels.” Plaintiff contends this statement misleadingly suggests that Quorn Products are made from mushrooms, truffles or morels, as opposed to mold. Quorn denies Plaintiff’s allegations and disputes that the quoted language was intended to, or actually does, convey the information Plaintiff suggests.
Quorn denies any and all wrongdoing of any kind whatsoever, and denies any liability to Plaintiff and to the Settlement Class.
The parties participated in a mediation with a well-respected mediator and after fully evaluating Plaintiff’s claims, Defendant’s defenses, and their respective chances of success, determined that a mutually agreeable resolution is in everyone’s best interests. The Class Representative and her attorneys think the Settlement and the benefits it provides is best for everyone who is affected given the risks and costs of further litigation. The Defendant is not admitting it did anything wrong and it likewise wants to avoid the cost of further litigation. The Court has not decided the case in favor of the Plaintiffs or the Defendant.
WHO IS IN THE SETTLEMENT?
Who’s Eligible
The settlement Class includes “all persons in the United States who purchased Quorn Products in the United States for personal or household consumption (and not for resale) during the time-period January 26, 2012 through December 14, 2016.”
If you are still not sure whether you are a Class Member eligible to receive compensation in the settlement, you can call the Claims Administrator toll free at 1-800-399-9796 or email [email protected].
Potential Award
Varies.
Class Members who timely submit valid Claim Forms with required supporting documentation are entitled to receive a cash payment as part of the settlement.
If You Have A Receipt That Shows You Purchased A Quorn Product: Class Members who have itemized receipts for their purchases of Quorn products during the Class Period can receive a full 100 percent refund of the actual amount paid for the items as reflected on the receipt, with no limit on the total amount of the refunds that may be claimed.
If You Do Not Have A Receipt: Class Members who do not have receipts for their purchases of Quorn products can receive up to $200 in refunds by submitting a credit or debit card statement, or non-itemized receipt, showing charges at a store where Quorn products were sold during the Class Period.
Under this option, you must submit a Claim Form, identify the months in which you made a Quorn purchase, and attest under penalty of perjury that the information you are providing is true and correct to the best of your knowledge.
You will get $5 for each month in which you submit a credit or debit card statement, or non-itemized receipt, showing you made purchases at a store where Quorn products were sold, up to a total of $40 per year for each year of five year Class Period, for a total of $200.
Proof of Purchase
For a full refund, you must provide a valid, itemized receipt or receipts showing you purchased Quorn products in the U.S. between Jan. 26, 2012 and Dec. 14, 2016.
Claimants who do not have a valid, itemized receipt(s), will need to provide an alternative proof or purchase document such as a credit or debit card statement or a non-itemized receipt showing you made purchases at a store that sold Quorn products during the Class Period in order to obtain $5 per month for each month in which an alternative proof of purchase was shown up to a cap of $40 per year for each year of the five year Class Period (for a total maximum cap of $200).
Claim Form Deadline
6/1/2017
Case Name
Birbrower v. Quorn Foods Inc., Case No. 2:16-cv-01346-DMG-AJW, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Final Hearing
9/1/2017
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Quorn Foods Class Action Settlement
c/o Atticus Administration
PO Box 582959
Minneapolis, MN 55458
1-800-399-9796
[email protected]
Class Counsel
Eric F. Yuhl
YUHL CARR LLP
Jason M. Frank
Scott H. Sims
FRANK SIMS STOLPER LLP
Defense Counsel
Eric Y. Kizirian
LEWIS BRISBOIS BISGAARD & SMITH LLP
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