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The Federal Trade Commission didn't like the way Reebok advertised a line of shoes and apparel that purportedly made you backside look like awesome sauce. The FTC said it's testing didn't prove the claims. Reebok disagrees, but decided to settle.
As a ethical issue, I'm kind of torn. Companies need to be honest about their products, but over-regulation hurts people trying to make a living (and provide jobs). And when you're up against the government, even enormous companies—like Reebok—don't have endless coffers to compete with taxpayer funded lawyering. I haven't tried the product and can't speak from experience, but Reebok's agreement is to make the settlement known and I've agreed to help spread the word. So here it is.
If you purchased any of the Reebok products listed below, from December 5, 2008 through October 12, 2011, you may be eligible to payment from a class action settlement.
- Easy Tone
- RunTone
- JumpTone
- SlimTone
- EastTone Flip
- TrainTone
- SimplyTone
- EasyTone – Capri
- EasyTonen – Shorts
- EasyTone – Sleeveless Shirt
- EasyTone Pants
- EasyTone – Long Bra Top
- EasyTone – Short Sleeve Top
Find out more about the Reebok settlement and how to get your Reebok refunds by calling 1.888.398.5389.
Alison Moore Smith is a 61-year-old entrepreneur who graduated from BYU in 1987. She has been (very happily) married to Samuel M. Smith for 40 years. They are parents of six incredible children and grandparents to two astounding grandsons. She is the author of The 7 Success Habits of Homeschoolers.
It is interesting to see this on this site. As a law clerk in my former life (before kids), I saw lot of class action suits. While they have their place, I never saw one that did not benefit the lawyers substantially more than a given consumer, or even class of consumers. It especially bothered me when I would see class action suits in which each member would receive a coupon rather than monetary reimbursement. (I mean, who wants to keep doing business with with a company you have sued?) Meanwhile, the lawyers are making $100 per hour on the case.
Descending from my soapbox . . .
Tracy, I agree. The suits are a racket. Regardless of who benefits, Reebok needs to get the word out and I need to pay the server fee. 🙂 Sponsored posts provide a little help.