The lawsuit alleges that Reebok violated certain state laws regarding the marketing and sale of toning shoes and apparel. The Court did not decide which side was right. Instead, the parties have decided to settle. The parties believe the proposed settlement is fair, reasonable, and adequate and it provides substantial benefits to the Class. WHAT DOES THIS SETTLEMENT PROVIDE? The settlement utilize
s the same $25 million fund announced recently with the FTC, less the costs of notice and settlement administration, to pay claims to eligible Class Members relating to the purchase of Eligible Shoes and Eligible Apparel. Reebok shall separately pay court awarded attorneys' fees and costs and class representative awards. Reebok is also agreeing to make certain conduct changes. The lawsuit was resolved in conjunction with Reebok’s earlier settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, which was announced on September 28, 2011. Working together, plaintiffs, Reebok and the FTC agreed that the $25 million could be used to pay refunds to all consumers, less costs of notice and settlement administration. HOW DO YOU ASK FOR A PAYMENT? To be eligible for a payment, Class Members must send in a completed claim form electronically submitted no later than April 10, 2012 or postmarked no later than April 10, 2012. Payment amounts to eligible Class Members will vary depending upon, among other factors, the product(s) purchased, the number and amounts claimed by all Class Members and other adjustments and deductions. The amount could be more (up to double), the same, or less than $50 for each pair of Eligible Shoes, $40 for each EasyTone Capri and EasyTone Pants, and $25 for each applicable shirt, bra top and top. If you already submitted a claim form after the FTC announcement, do not submit another claim form. You will be also sent a notice in the near future about the class action settlement. WHAT ARE YOUR OPTIONS? If you are a Class Member, you may (1) do nothing; (2) exclude yourself; (3) send in a Claim Form; (4) object to the settlement; and/or (5) attened the Fairness Hearing. If you stay in the Class, you may submit a Claim Form. Claim Forms must be submitted to the Claims Administrator by April 10, 2012. Objections must be received by December 28, 2011. Notices to appear at the Fairness Hearing must be received by December 28, 2011. If you don't want to be bound by the settlement, you must exclude yourself by letter postmarked by December 28, 2011. If you exclude yourself, you can't get a payment from this settlement, but you can sue Reebok for these claims. The detailed notice describes how to file a claim, object, or exclude yourself and provides other important information. HOW CAN YOU GET A CLAIM FORM OR MORE INFORMATION? To obtain a detailed notice, claim form or other documents, visit www.reeboksettlement.com or call, toll-free, 1 (888) 398-5389, or write to Administrator, In Re Reebok EasyTone Litigation, c/o GCG, Inc., P.O. Box 9770
Dublin, OH 43017-5670.
