10/11/2011
If you purchased the Reebok toning shoes and/or apparel listed below from December 5, 2008 through October 12, 2011, your rights may be affected by a proposed class action settlement.
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A settlement has been proposed in a class action lawsuit regarding the toning shoes and apparel listed below and sold by Reebok. The Court in In re Reebok EasyTone Litigation, 4:10-CV-11977-FDS (D. Mass.) will hold a final approval hearing.
ARE YOU AFFECTED?
You are a Class Member and may be eligible to receive a payment if you purchased the toning shoes and/or apparel listed below from Reebok and/or its authorized retailers and/or wholesalers from December 5, 2008 through October 12, 2011, with limited exclusions.
ELIGIBLE SHOES
EasyTone
EasyTone Flip
RunTone
TrainTone
JumpTone
SimplyTone
SlimTone
Apparel
ELIGIBLE APPAREL
EasyTone Capri
EasyTone Pants
EasyTone Shorts
EasyTone Long Bra Top
EasyTone Sleeveless Shirt
EasyTone Short Sleeve Top
WHAT IS THIS CASE ABOUT?
The lawsuit alleges that Reebok violated certain state laws regarding the marketing and sale of toning shoes and apparel. Reebok denies all wrongdoing. 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 will provide substantial benefit to the Class.
WHAT DOES THIS SETTLEMENT PROVIDE?
The settlement provides a fund of $25 million, 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. The Settlement Agreement is found at www.reeboksettlement.com. Reebok is also agreeing to make certain conduct changes and shall separately pay attorneys’ fees and costs and class representative awards.
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.
WHAT ARE YOUR OPTIONS?
If you are a Class Member, you may (1) do nothing; (2) exclude yourself; (3) send in a Claim Form; and/or (4) object to the settlement.
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. If you stay in the Class, you may submit a Claim Form and/or object to the settlement. Claim Forms must be submitted to the Claims Administrator by April 10, 2012. Objections must be filed with the Court by December 28, 2011. The detailed notice describes how to file a claim, object, or exclude yourself and provides other important information. The Court will hold a hearing in this case on January 17, 2012 at 2:30 p.m. in the federal courthouse, courtroom 2, Donohue Federal Building, 595 Main Street, Worcester, Massachusetts, to consider final approval of the settlement, payment of attorneys’ fees of up to $3.5 million and expenses of up to $100,000, payments of up to $2,500 for each of the three named plaintiffs, and related issues. You may appear at the hearing, but you don’t have to.
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, (888) 398-5389, or write to Administrator, In Re Reebok EasyTone Litigation, c/o GCG, Inc., P.O. Box 9770, Dublin, OH 43017-5670.
