A proposed nationwide Settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit involving certain SVG Products. The Settlement resolves litigation over whether the Defendant allegedly violated state and federal laws regarding the labeling, marketing, and advertising of certain SVG Products.
You may be eligible to participate in the proposed Settlement, if it is finally approved, if you purchased certain SVG Products between November 14, 2010 and October 12, 2016.
The Settlement will provide payments to those who qualify. You will need to file a Claim Form to get a payment from the Settlement.
The lawsuit alleges that the Defendant violated certain laws in labeling, marketing, and advertising of certain SVG Products. The Defendant denies any and all wrongdoing of any kind whatsoever, and denies any liability to Plaintiffs and to the Settlement Class.
The eligible SVG Products in the Settlement include certain Baby Care Products, Personal Care Products, Dishwashing Products, Laundry Products, and Household Products. For a full list of eligible SVG Products in the Settlement, please visit the Settlement Website, www.SVGClassAction.com.
Who’s Eligible
Class Members of the Seventh Generation settlement include U.S. residents who, from Nov. 14, 2010 to Oct. 12, 2016, purchased in the United States certain Seventh Generation products for household use and not for resale.
A list of the eligible Seventh Generation products is available here.
Potential Award
Varies, depending on the number of eligible products you purchased and the total number of claims filed.
The settlement documents indicate that Class Members who submit proof of purchase will be entitled to full reimbursement for the eligible products they purchased.
Class Members who file a claim without providing proof of purchase may seek reimbursement for 50 percent of the average purchase price for each of the eligible products they purchased (up to 10 products). Payments may be adjusted on a pro rata basis depending on the number of claims filed.
Proof of Purchase
Not required. However, claimants who submit proof of purchase may be entitled to a higher payment than those who do not provide proof of purchase.
Claim Form Deadline
3/30/2017
Case Name
Rapoport-Hecht, et al. v. Seventh Generation Inc., Case No. 7:14-cv-09087-KMK, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Final Hearing
1/26/2017
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
SVG Class Action Settlement Administrator
c/o Angeion Group
1801 Market Street, Suite 660
Philadelphia, PA 19103
1-855-732-6084
[email protected]
Class Counsel
Michael R. Reese
REESE LLP
Melissa W. Wolchansky
HALUNEN LAW
Jeffrey D. Kaliel
TYCKO & ZAVAREEI LLP
Jason Sultzer
THE SULTZER LAW GROUP
Defense Counsel
Daniel J. Herling
MINTZ LEVIN COHN FERRIS GLOVSKY AND POPEO PC
