Barleans Class Action Settlement, Claim $35 with No Receipts!

If you purchased certain Barlean’s Coconut Oils in the timeframe indicated, then you may be entitled to a cash payment. Because, the lawsuit alleges that Barleans violated certain laws by misleadingly marketing the Products as healthy. Barlean’s denies the allegations and any wrongdoing. A proposed Settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit known as Testone et al. v. Barlean’s Organic Oils, LLC, Case No. 3:19-cv-00169-RBM-BGS, pending in U.S. District Court in the Southern District of California.

How do I file a claim?

Head on over to the website, where you can learn more and file a claim. You can file online with or without a unique ID, and you can also file by mail.

What’s this settlement about?

The lawsuit claims that Barlean’s, which marketed and sold the Barlean’s Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, Organic Culinary/Gourmet Coconut Oil, and Organic Butter Flavored Coconut Oil (collectively, the “Coconut Oil Products” or “Products”) violated certain California, New York, and federal laws by misleadingly marketing the Products as healthy. Barlean’s denies the allegations and any wrongdoing. However, to avoid the cost of litigation, and potential risks for both sides, the parties have reached a Class Action Settlement Agreement, which was preliminarily approved by the United States District Court for the Southern District of California on November 10, 2022. The two sides disagree on what relief, and how much, could have been won, if any, if the Class won at trial. The Settlement avoids costs and risks to you from continuing the lawsuit, provides relief to affected persons like you, and releases Barlean’s and others from liability for related claims.

What Products are Included?

Barlean’s Organic Virgin Coconut Oil (16-, 32-, or 60-oz.)
Barlean’s Organic Culinary/Gourmet Coconut Oil (32-, or 60-oz.)
Barlean’s Organic Butter Flavored Coconut Oil (16- or 32-oz.)

Who is eligible for a refund?

If you purchased, for personal use an eligible product between January 24, 2015 and November 10, 2022, you may be a member of the Settlement Class.

Is a receipt required?

Proof of purchase is not required. However, if you have receipts, you may be able to claim more.

How much will I get back?

Without a receipt:

Eligible Class Members who timely file a claim may receive between $3.00 to $7.00, per unit, depending on the size of the product, for up to five (5) units (single containers) of the Coconut Oil Products without Proof of Purchase.

Class members who have their claims validated by the Claims Administrator will be reimbursed for each unit of the Coconut Oil Products purchase as follows:

Size	Virgin	Culinary/Refined	Butter Flavored
16 oz	$4	n/a	$3
32 oz	$7	$5	$3
60 oz	$7	$5	n/a

[Source: Page 2 of Notice of Class Action Settlement]

With a receipt:

Class Members who timely submit claims with valid proof of purchase, as determined by the Claims Administrator, will receive the allotted amount for each unit that they submit valid proof of purchase.

The total amount of funds to be claimed by Class Members will be calculated based on the total number of people who file claims and will be adjusted up or down accordingly.

What’s the deadline to file a claim?

January 19, 2023

What is a class action lawsuit settlement?

For example, a class action lawsuit is one with multiple plaintiffs. In other words, there are more than one person being represented by the lawsuit. In other words, a plaintiff or plaintiffs file the case on behalf of many people who were affected by aren’t involved in the actual suit. For example, if you purchased an item that was later determined to be involved in a class action lawsuit, you may be entitled to compensation. If you’re included in the class or group of people affected, then you can file a claim to receive money, coupons or replacement products. But, each case is different, and each will specify who is included. In addition, class action lawsuits may require proof that you are part of the group of affected people. In this case, proof of purchase or other specified proof is needed. However, in some cases, no proof is required. In that case, you can file a claim without proving that you are part of the class of people affected. Of course, when you file a claim you are doing so under penalty of perjury. So, do not file if you do not qualify.