Flax USA Flax Milk Class Action Settlement

Class Eligibility

You are a member of the class if you were a purchasers of the Flax drink products listed below from Nov. 5, 2009 to Sept. 22, 2014:

  • Flax USA Flax Milk Original
  • Flax USA Flax Milk Unsweetened
  • Flax USA Flax Milk Vanilla

The products must be aseptic (i.e., shelf-stable, non-refrigerated) flax milk sold in 32-oz size cartons.

Estimated Amount

Up to $32 (The amount may be reduced pro rata based on the number of valid claims

Lower Level: You may seek reimbursement of $2.50 per carton purchased (up to a maximum of 10 cartons per claimant or address) without identifying the retailer or the retailer’s location where you purchased the product(s).

Higher Level: You may seek reimbursement of $3.25 per carton purchased (up to a maximum of 10 cartons per claimant or address) if you can indicate on the Claim Form both (1) the name of the retailer where you purchased the flax milk and (2) the city and state where that retailer is located.

Proof of Purchase

Not Required

Claim Form

Case Name

Garo Madenlian, et al. v. Flax USA Inc,
Case No. SACV13-01748 JVS (JPRx)
U.S. District Court, Central District of California

Case Summary

The lawsuit alleges that the manufacturer deceptively labeled milk containers by including statements like “all natural” when their product offerings contain the following artificial or synthetic ingredients: Tricalcium Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D2, and Vitamin B12. The plaintiffs assert that they would have not purchased the product if they were informed of the artificial inclusions

Settlement Pool

$260,000

Deadline

04/28/15

Contact

Flax Milk Litigation Settlement
c/o Gilardi & Co. LLC
P.O. Box 8060
San Rafael, CA 94912-8060
1-888-283-7973