Have you purchased products from at a Sephora store? Well, you may be able to claim a one-time payment of up to $500, after the company decided to settle with the plaintiffs to settle this $9.2 million class action lawsuit.
In reality, the agreement is related to the Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare brand, and is limited to the “C+Collagen” product, of that brand, purchased between March 10, 2016 and June 28, 2024.
The plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit alleged that Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare misled them regarding the collagen contained in the “C+Collagen” products: they argued that they would not have purchased the products or paid the marked price in the store if they had known that they didn’t have collagen at all.
Some Plaintiffs Can Get Up to $500 — Here’s How
The class action settlement states in its terms that class members can receive up to $50 for each product purchased. Even without proof of purchase, qualified plaintiffs can claim two products for a maximum of $100 total. With proof of purchase, group members can claim up to ten products for a maximum payment of $500.
Payments may increase or decrease on a prorated basis, depending on the number of claims submitted to the class action that are deemed qualifying for the settlement. Prorated increases are limited to $100 per class product.
Important Dates for This Class Action Lawsuit: Time Is Running Out
- The deadline to opt out and object to the class action settlement is September 27, 2024.
- The final approval hearing for the agreement is scheduled for October 31, 2024.
- To qualify and receive settlement payments from Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, class members must submit a valid claim form by September 27, 2024.
Summary of the Class Action Settlement
| Key Point | Summary |
|---|---|
| Eligibility for Compensation | Customers who purchased the “C+Collagen” product from Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare at Sephora between March 10, 2016, and June 28, 2024, may be eligible for a one-time payment of up to $500 as part of a $9.2 million settlement. |
| Reason for Settlement | The settlement addresses allegations that Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare misrepresented the presence of collagen in their “C+Collagen” products, leading plaintiffs to claim they would not have bought the products if they knew collagen was absent. |
| Compensation Details Without Proof of Purchase | Qualified individuals without proof of purchase can claim compensation for up to two products, totaling a maximum of $100. |
| Compensation Details With Proof of Purchase | Those who provide valid proof of purchase can claim compensation for up to ten products, with the maximum payment reaching $500. |
| Prorated Payments | The total payments may be adjusted based on the number of qualifying claims received. Any prorated increase in compensation is capped at $100 per product. |
| Scope of Settlement | The settlement exclusively covers the “C+Collagen” products from Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare. It does not apply to other products from the same brand, products from different brands sold at Sephora, or items from other retailers. |
| Important Deadlines | – Opt-Out Deadline: September 27, 2024 – Claim Submission Deadline: September 27, 2024 – Final Approval Hearing: October 31, 2024 |
| Action Required | Eligible individuals must submit a valid claim form by September 27, 2024, to receive settlement payments. They also have the option to opt out of the settlement by the same deadline if they choose not to participate. |