PHOENIX, July 14, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vibram USA Inc. and Vibram FiveFingers LLC have reached a $3.75 million class action lawsuit settlement over claims they falsely advertised the benefits of wearing FiveFingers footwear, including that the shoes could improve posture, reduce the risk of injury and strengthen muscles.
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If you purchased any one of 35 styles of FiveFingers footwear between March 21, 2008 and May 27, 2014, you may be eligible to claim between $20 and $50 per pair. This amount could increase to $94 per pair if fewer claims are filed.
The deadline to file a claim is September 24, 2014. More information about how to file a claim for the Vibram FiveFingers class action settlement can be found at tpcl.as/vibraminfo.
Case Summary
The Vibram FiveFingers settlement resolves multiple class action lawsuits accusing Vibram of violating certain state laws and consumer protection statutes in connection with the marketing and sale of FiveFingers footwear since March 21, 2008. Some of these allegedly false marketing statements include that the footwear can improve posture, reduce the risk of injury and strengthen muscles. The plaintiffs allege that the running shoes may actually be more risky than running barefoot and can increase runners' risk of injury because the shoes change the way they run.
The defendants deny the allegations but agreed to pay $3.75 million to resolve the litigation.
The cases being settled are: Valerie Bezdek v. Vibram USA Inc., et al., Case No. 1:12-cv-10513-DPW, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts; De Falco v. Vibram USA Inc., et al., Case No. 1:13-cv-10764-DPW, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts; and Safavi v. Vibram USA Inc., et al., Case No. 12-5900-BRO-JCG, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Potential Award
Consumers that purchased Vibram FiveFingers footwear between March 21, 2008 and May 27, 2014 can claim between $20 and $50 cash. No proof of purchase is required if you're claiming two or less pairs. Additional pairs claimed require proof of purchase.
Deadline
The deadline to file a claim is 9/24/2014.
File a Claim
Claim filing instructions can be found at tpcl.as/vibraminfo.
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