A new class action lawsuit has just reached a settlement, in this case, against the manufacturer of the famous Clif Bars, energy bars for physically active people, but which were loaded with “deception”, according to the plaintiffs.
According to the class action lawsuit, the Clif Bars claimed that they were “nutritional” snacks but, actuality, they are loaded with sugar. Clif Bar & Company new having committed some illegality, but agreed to settle to terminate the class action, establishing a payment fund of $12 million for the plaintiffs.
The lawsuit was originally filed in April 2018, and the complaint consists of 79 pages of information and evidence to allege that the manufacturer of the energy bars deceived millions of consumers by labeling its products as “healthy”, despite the fact that up to 37% of the calories in Clif’s Kid ZBars and Clif Bars ‘Classic’ come from added sugar.
A classic macadamia nut and white chocolate Clif bar has 9 grams of protein and 17 grams of total sugar, 16 of which are added sugars, according Clifbar.com “Clif markets these so-called ‘nutrition’ bars with labels and packaging that convey a health and wellness message with the goal of increasing the price and sales of its high-sugar ‘nutrition’ bars,” the lawsuit says.
Who Qualifies to Be a Plaintiff Against Clif Bars?
Now, are you wondering if you are part of this agreement? Here’s the info: The Settlement Class includes everyone who, between April 19, 2014 and March 31, 2023, bought in the USA. USA. any of these treats for personal use (no reselling, please).
The “Class Period” is a little different depending on where you are: if you are in California or New York, it is from April 2014 to March 2023. If you’re somewhere else, it’s from March 2019 to March 2023.
And about the “Class Products”, we are talking about the original Clif Bars that say “Nutrition for Sustainable Energy” and the ZBars for children that have phrases like “No High Fructose Corn Syrup” and other promises to be a healthy and delicious snack. So, if you’ve bought any of these, you might be in the club! Stay tuned, because this is getting interesting.
How to File a Complaint Against Clif Bars?
The process to become a plaintiff is quite simple: customers who were affected, and who are considered eligible, can claim up to $50 per person, just by filling out the online form or printing it and sending it to the administrators by postal mail.
You must include your first and last name, residential address (for sending the check), and indicate whether or not you are a US citizen. Additionally, you should put a phone number in case the administrators need to contact you for more details.
We emphasize once again that you have time until November 25, 2024, at 11:59:59 PM HST to become a plaintiff and receive payment.
