Wiener vs. Dannon ActiviaŽ and DanActiveŽ
Parties Reach Proposed $35 Million Settlement of Claims Involving Dannon's Activia® and DanActive® yogurt products.
Climaco Lefkowitz Peca Wilcox & Gaofoli Co. LPA is pleased to announce that a proposed settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit involving Dannon's Activia® and DanActive® yogurt products. The lawsuit alleges that Dannon falsely advertised the health benefits of its "probiotic" yogurt and dairy products. Activia® was sold nationwide beginning in February 2006. DanActive® was sold nationwide beginning in January 2007.
Under the proposed settlement, Dannon will create a $35 million fund, and possibly more, to provide cash refunds to Class Members who timely submit a valid Claim Form. In order to receive a cash refund, you must submit a Claim Form. If you have any questions regarding the settlement or to obtain a Claim Form you can call toll free 1-888-418-6122 or visit www.DannonSettlement.com.
From this website you can easily access documents containing important information about the lawsuit and the proposed settlement. The documents you can access include the settlement agreement (referred to as the "Stipulation of Settlement"), a press release discussing the settlement, the Federal District Court's order preliminarily approving the settlement, the Class Notice and a claim form that you can print out and mail to the claims administrator.
