Marcus Giffin, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Universal Protein Supplements Corporation dba Universal Nutrition, Universal USA and/or Animal Park
Published: Mar. 25, 2017 | Result Date: Aug. 11, 2016 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC613414 Settlement – $600,000
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Abbas Kazerounian
(Kazerouni Law Group APC)
Joshua B. Swigart
(Swigart Law Group)
Matthew M. Loker
(Kazerouni Law Group APC)
Defendant
David J. Kaminski
(Carlson & Messer LLP)
Facts
Marcus Giffin filed a class action against Universal Protein Supplements Corporation dba Universal Nutrition and Universal USA and/or Animal Park, involving allegations of improper product labeling.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendants allegedly improperly labeled their products with a "Made Proudly in the USA" label when the supplements were not actually made in the U.S.
Result
The parties reached a settlement that would provide up to $20 to each eligible class member up to a maximum settlement payment of $600,000.
Other Information
FILING DATE: March 21, 2016.
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