Facts

Crystle Wong filed a putative class action against Alacer Corp., based on its product "Emergen-C." Alacer manufactures and sells Emergen-C.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiffs argued that Alacer deceptively marketed Emergen-C, claiming that it boosted and supported a user's immune system. However, plaintiffs asserted that these health benefits were false and unsupported.

Plaintiffs asserted causes of action for unjust enrichment, violation of California's Unfair Competition Law, violation of California's False Advertising Law, and violation of California's Consumers Legal Remedies Act.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendants denied plaintiffs' assertions, and contended that none of its claims related to Emergen-C products have been misleading or untrue.

Result

The court preliminarily approved a settlement totaling $6.45 million.