In Re Reebok Easytone Litigation

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Overview Of The Proposed Settlement

A settlement has been preliminarily approved in a class action lawsuit regarding toning shoes and apparel sold by Reebok.

You are a Class Member and may be eligible to receive a payment if you purchased eligible Reebok toning shoes and/or apparel from December 5, 2008 through October 12, 2011, with limited exclusions.

Please review the Notice, which contains important information regarding Class Members' rights, deadlines and the terms of the Settlement. This page is only a brief summary overview of the Settlement.

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What Is This Case About?

The lawsuit alleges that Reebok violated certain state laws regarding the marketing and sale of toning shoes and apparel. Reebok denies all wrongdoing. The Court did not decide which side was right. Instead, the parties have decided to settle. The parties believe the proposed settlement is fair, reasonable, and adequate and it provides substantial benefits to the Class.

What Does This Settlement Provide?

The settlement utilizes the same $25 million fund announced recently with the FTC, less the costs of notice and settlement administration, to pay claims to eligible Class Members relating to the purchase of Eligible Shoes and Eligible Apparel. Reebok shall separately pay court awarded attorneys' fees and costs and class representative awards. Reebok is also agreeing to make certain conduct changes.

The lawsuit was resolved in conjunction with Reebok’s earlier settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, which was announced on September 28, 2011. Working together, plaintiffs, Reebok and the FTC agreed that the $25 million could be used to pay refunds to all consumers, less costs of notice and settlement administration.

How Do You Ask For A Payment?

To be eligible for a payment, Class Members must send in a completed claim form electronically submitted no later than April 10, 2012 or postmarked no later than April 10, 2012. Payment amounts to eligible Class Members will vary depending upon, among other factors, the product(s) purchased, the number and amounts claimed by all Class Members and other adjustments and deductions. The amount could be more (up to double), the same, or less than $50 for each pair of Eligible Shoes, $40 for each EasyTone Capri and EasyTone Pants, and $25 for each applicable shirt, bra top and top.

If you already submitted a claim form after the FTC announcement, do not submit another claim form. You will be also sent a notice in the near future about the class action settlement.

What Are Your Options?

If you are a Class Member, you may (1) do nothing; (2) have excluded yourself; (3) send in a Claim Form; (4) have objected to the settlement; and/or (5) attend the Fairness Hearing.

• If you stay in the Class, you may submit a Claim Form. Claim Forms must be submitted to the Claims Administrator by April 10, 2012.
• Objections must have been received by December 28, 2011.
• Notices to appear at the Fairness Hearing must have been received by December 28, 2011.
• If you did not want to be bound by the settlement, you must have excluded yourself by letter postmarked by December 28, 2011. If you excluded yourself, you can't get a payment from this settlement, but you can sue Reebok for these claims.

The detailed notice describes how to file a claim and provides other important information.

Fairness Hearing

The Court will hold a hearing in this case on January 17, 2012 at 2:30 p.m. Eastern time in the federal courthouse, courtroom 2, Donohue Federal Building, 595 Main Street, Worcester, Massachusetts, to consider final approval of the settlement, payment of attorneys’ fees of up to $3.5 million and expenses of up to $100,000, service awards to the named plaintiffs, and related issues. You may appear at the hearing, but you don't have to.

What Are "Eligible Shoes" And "Eligible Apparel"?

"Eligible Shoes" means Reebok's toning shoes purchased as new by Class Members from Reebok and/or its authorized retailers and wholesalers from December 5, 2008, through October 12, 2011.

"Eligible Apparel" means Reebok's toning apparel purchased as new by Class Members from Reebok and/or its authorized retailers and wholesalers from December 5, 2008, through October 12, 2011.