Capaci v. Sports Research
Case No. 2:19-cv-03440-FMO-FFM
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
If you purchased Sports Research Garcinia Cambogia that was labeled with the words “weight management,” “appetite suppression,” and/or “appetite control” (“Product”) in the United States during the time period from April 26, 2015 until June 10, 2024 (the “Class Period”), for personal or household use and not for resale or distribution, and did not receive a refund or return the Product, YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO A CASH PAYMENT.
This Settlement resolves a lawsuit against Sports Research Corporation (“Sports Research”) alleging that Sports Research’s Garcinia Cambogia Product label stating “weight management,” “appetite suppression” and/or “appetite control” is false and misleading because the Product cannot actually provide these advertised labeled benefits.
Sports Research denies the lawsuit’s allegations and any wrongdoing. Nonetheless, it has agreed to settle to avoid the cost and uncertainty of litigation. The parties have reached a settlement that would provide participating class members with monetary relief, as detailed below, in exchange for a waiver and release of their claims. By participating in the Settlement, you waive and release any claims against Sports Research concerning the marketing and labeling of the Product.
| YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS IN THIS LAWSUIT | |
| SUBMIT A CLAIM FORM BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 | The only way to get a monetary payment from this proposed Settlement. Postmark or submit your Claim Form online. |
| EXCLUDE YOURSELF FROM THE SETTLEMENT CLASS BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 | If you ask to be excluded, you will not be bound by what the Court does in this case and will keep any right you might have to sue Sports Research separately about the legal claims in this lawsuit. If there is a recovery in this case, including under the proposed Settlement, you will not share in that recovery. |
| OBJECT OR COMMENT BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 | You may file a written Objection no later than September 19, 2024 and/or appear at the Final Approval Hearing to tell the Court why you believe the proposed Settlement is unfair, unreasonable, or inadequate. If you ask to be excluded from the Class (i.e., “opt out”), you may not file an Objection. |
| DO NOTHING | If you do nothing, you will receive no portion of the Settlement Fund and, if the Settlement is approved, you will also give up your right to sue Sports Research on your own regarding any claims that are part of the Settlement. |
These rights and options, and the deadlines to exercise them, are further explained in the frequently asked questions and court documents section of this website.
The Court is in charge of this Litigation and still has to decide whether to approve the proposed Settlement. The settlement benefits will be made available if the Court approves the Settlement and after any appeals are resolved.
The terms of the Settlement may be subject to change and persons that remain in the Settlement Class will be bound by those changes.