All Claim Forms must have been submitted on or before June 3, 2011.
Overview Of The Settlement
A settlement was reached in a lawsuit involving Kellogg, the company that makes Frosted Mini-Wheats. The Lawsuit claimed that Kellogg falsely advertised that its Frosted Mini-Wheats cereal improved kids’ attentiveness, memory and other cognitive functions to a degree not supported by competent clinical evidence. Kellogg stands by its advertising and denies it did anything wrong.
The Court did not decide who was right. Instead, both sides agreed to a settlement. By agreeing to a settlement, the Parties avoid the costs and risk of a trial and the Class will get compensation. The Class Representatives and their attorneys believe that the settlement is in the best interests of the Class Members.
What Are My Options?
Kellogg has agreed to create a fund to pay claims of $2.75 million. Any money left over will be donated to one or more charities. Kellogg also has agreed to distribute to charities that provide food to the indigent a total of $5.5 million worth of certain Kellogg branded food items. Under the settlement, Kellogg agreed to make certain changes to the Frosted Mini-Wheats marketing and labeling. Details are described in the Settlement Agreement, which is available on this website.
The Settlement received final approval from the Court on April 4, 2011. Cash payments will be made after the final approval is no longer subject to appeal.
Class Member Options
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SUBMIT A CLAIM FORM |
The deadline to submit a Claim Form electronically or by mail was June 3, 2011. |
| EXCLUDE YOURSELF | The deadline to exclude yourself from this Settlement was January 15, 2011. |
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OBJECT OR COMMENT |
The deadline to object to or to oppose the approval of this Settlement and/or the Fee and Cost Application was January 15, 2011. |
| DO NOTHING | You will get no cash refund. However, any leftover money will be donated to one or more charities. |
For further details on Class Member options, please consult the Notice or Frequently Asked Questions on this website.
Settlement Hearing
A Settlement Hearing was held on February 14, 2011. Subsequent to the hearing, the Court approved the Settlement. If there are no appeals, the cash will be distributed approximately 130 days after the Settlement Hearing.
