Airborne to Settle Class Action Lawsuit with Federal Trade Commission for $30 Million
Although Airborne denies any illegal conduct or wrongdoing, they have decided to settle a class action lawsuit brought against them by the Federal Trade Commission which challenged the older packaging labeling on Airborne dietary supplements and the associated advertising. Airborne claims the settlement decision is in order to avoid any additional expenses and distraction from running in their corporation.
Back on November 29, 2007 Judge Phillips approved of an initial settlement of $23.5 million, with most of the funds scheduled to be distributed amongst class action attorneys associated with the case and the Center for Science in the Public Interest in Washington, DC. Now, an additional $6.5 million has been added to the total amount Airborne will pay out, with these funds specifically set aside to refund consumers who joined in the class action lawsuit. An assigned claims administrator will approve and pay out individual claims by mid October.
In related news, attorneys with Airborne are continuing their discussions with attorneys general in 28 states to resolve investigations into the older advertising and packaging labeling on the company’s dietary supplements. Airborne CEO Elise Donahue has stated that "we're just one of many major consumer brands across America that are under assault by class action lawyers" as she continues to defend her company’s practices.
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September 28th, 2008 - 08:49
I did not think their claims were outrageous at all. Most intelligent people should understand that it couldn’t possibly be a miracle cure for the cold, but mere a combination of things that “may” help boost your immune system.