If you bought FitFlop Microwobbleboard Shoes, your rights may be affected by the FitFlop Class Action Settlement.
FitFlop USA, LLC (“FitFlop” or “Defendant”) has reportedly agreed to a proposed settlement of a class action lawsuit against Fit Flop in the United States District Court, Southern District of California (styled as Rosales v. FitFlop USA, LLC, Case No. 3:11 – cv-973-W-KSC) alleging, among other things, that FitFlop violated California laws by deceptively and unfairly advertising that certain Fit Flop branded footwear products provided benefits ordinary footwear could not provide, according to the Fit Flop Microwobbleboard Shoes class action settlement notice.
The FitFlop settlement class reportedly includes, unless otherwise excluded, all persons who bought Eligible Fit Flop Footwear (i.e., Fit Flop branded footwear with Microwobbleboard™ Technology) in the U.S. from January 1, 2007 to January 8, 2014.
The Fit Flop Shoes class action settlement will reportedly provide a total settlement fund of $5.3 million to pay for class member claims, notice and claim administration expenses, plaintiffs’ Counsel’s attorneys’ fees and expenses and any incentive awards to the Class Representative and plaintiffs. Depending on the type of Fit Flop shoe model purchased (Category 1 or Category 2), settlement class members can file claims to recover between $25-$60 or $40-100. Proof of purchase is required for claims relating to more than two pairs of Fit Flop shoes. The settlement claims deadline is June 27, 2014. Fit Flop settlement claims forms can be found online at fitflopsettlement.com/claim
For more information about the FitFlop class action lawsuit settlement, write to Rosales v. Fit Flop USA, LLC c/o GCG P.O. Box 35109 Seattle, WA 98124-5109, call (800) 203-8691, fax (206) 876-5201, email info@FitFlopSettlement.com or visit the FitFlop settlement website at fitflopsettlement.com.