{"id":2744,"date":"2025-02-19T04:27:53","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T04:27:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/?p=2744"},"modified":"2025-02-19T04:27:54","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T04:27:54","slug":"cold-virus-settlement-zicam-6-million-payout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/cold-virus-settlement-zicam-6-million-payout\/","title":{"rendered":"Cold Virus Settlement: Zicam Agrees to $6 Million Payout Over False Advertising Claims"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a major legal development, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/6m-zicam-class-action-settlement\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2669\">Zicam has agreed to a $6 million settlement<\/a><\/strong> to resolve allegations that it <strong>falsely advertised its cold remedy products<\/strong> as capable of <strong>shortening the duration of colds<\/strong>. This <strong>cold virus settlement<\/strong> allows eligible consumers to claim <strong>cash payments<\/strong> for their Zicam purchases, offering compensation for misleading marketing claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#why-did-the-zicam-cold-virus-settlement-happen\">Why Did the Zicam Cold Virus Settlement Happen?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#who-is-eligible-for-the-zicam-cold-virus-settlement\">Who Is Eligible for the Zicam Cold Virus Settlement?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-much-money-can-you-get\">How Much Money Can You Get?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-file-a-claim-for-the-cold-virus-settlement\">How to File a Claim for the Cold Virus Settlement<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#important-deadlines-and-final-hearing\">Important Deadlines and Final Hearing<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#zicam-cold-virus-settlement-what-happens-next\">Zicam Cold Virus Settlement: What Happens Next?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you purchased <strong>any Zicam-branded product before October 17, 2024<\/strong>, you may qualify for a payout under the <strong>Zicam cold virus settlement<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-did-the-zicam-cold-virus-settlement-happen\"><strong>Why Did the Zicam Cold Virus Settlement Happen?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit argued that <strong>Zicam\u2019s advertising was deceptive<\/strong>, making consumers believe that its cold and flu remedies were clinically proven to reduce the severity and length of colds. The lawsuit claimed that these marketing tactics <strong>misled consumers into purchasing the products under false pretenses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although <strong>Church &amp; Dwight Co. Inc.<\/strong>, the company behind Zicam, <strong>denies any wrongdoing<\/strong>, it has agreed to <strong>modify its product labels<\/strong> and provide a <strong>$6 million fund<\/strong> for customer compensation as part of the <strong>cold virus settlement<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/ford-classaction-lawsuit-defective-batteries\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2695\">Ford Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Allegedly Defective Batteries in Bronco Sport and Maverick Models<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/cash-app-settlement-2025\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1966\">Cash App Settlement 2025: Eligibility, Payout Per Person, and Everything You Need to Know<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/bcbs-settlement-payout-2025\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2078\">BCBS Settlement Payout 2025: When and How You\u2019ll Get Your Payment<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-is-eligible-for-the-zicam-cold-virus-settlement\"><strong>Who Is Eligible for the Zicam Cold Virus Settlement?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>cold virus settlement<\/strong> benefits <strong>any consumer who purchased a Zicam product before October 17, 2024<\/strong>. This includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Zicam nasal sprays<\/strong><br>\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Zicam throat sprays<\/strong><br>\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Zicam lozenges<\/strong><br>\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Other Zicam cold remedy products<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you purchased one or more of these products, you may qualify for a <strong>cash refund<\/strong> under the <strong>Zicam cold virus settlement<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/cash-app-faces-175-million-refunds\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2701\">Cash App Faces $175 Million Refunds: How Illinois Users Can Claim Their Share<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-much-money-can-you-get\"><strong>How Much Money Can You Get?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eligible consumers can receive <strong>cash payments<\/strong> based on the number of Zicam products they purchased:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcb0 <strong>With Proof of Purchase<\/strong> \u2013 Receive <strong>up to $30<\/strong> for purchasing up to <strong>six<\/strong> Zicam products (<strong>$5 per product<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcb0 <strong>Without Proof of Purchase<\/strong> \u2013 Receive <strong>up to $5<\/strong> for purchasing up to <strong>two<\/strong> Zicam products (<strong>$2.50 per product<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <em>Note:<\/em> <strong>Exact payments may vary<\/strong> depending on the total number of claims filed in the <strong>cold virus settlement<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-file-a-claim-for-the-cold-virus-settlement\"><strong>How to File a Claim for the Cold Virus Settlement<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To receive your <strong>Zicam cold virus settlement payment<\/strong>, you must submit a <strong>valid claim form<\/strong> by <strong>February 21, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Required Documentation for Proof of Purchase:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Receipts<\/strong><br>\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Order confirmations<\/strong><br>\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Other documentation<\/strong> showing <strong>purchase price, date, and location<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u23f3 <strong>Deadline to Submit a Claim:<\/strong> <strong>February 21, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"important-deadlines-and-final-hearing\"><strong>Important Deadlines and Final Hearing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccc <strong>Exclusion &amp; Objection Deadline:<\/strong> <strong>December 18, 2024<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udccc <strong>Claim Submission Deadline:<\/strong> <strong>February 21, 2025<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udccc <strong>Final Approval Hearing:<\/strong> <strong>February 28, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>cold virus settlement<\/strong> will be <strong>finalized<\/strong> in the <strong>Circuit Court for the 20th Judicial Circuit in St. Clair County, Illinois<\/strong>, under <strong>Case No. 24LA190<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"zicam-cold-virus-settlement-what-happens-next\"><strong>Zicam Cold Virus Settlement: What Happens Next?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to <strong>cash payouts<\/strong>, <strong>Church &amp; Dwight Co. Inc.<\/strong> has agreed to <strong>change its product labels<\/strong> to include disclaimers such as <strong>\u201cindividual results may vary.\u201d<\/strong> This <strong>cold virus settlement<\/strong> ensures that consumers are <strong>better informed<\/strong> about what Zicam products can and cannot do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re eligible, <strong>don\u2019t miss your chance<\/strong> to claim your share of the <strong>$6 million Zicam cold virus settlement<\/strong> before the <strong>February 21, 2025 deadline<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcde <strong>For more information, contact the Settlement Administrator:<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Email:<\/strong> info@ColdVirusSettlement.com<br>\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Phone:<\/strong> 833-322-3987<br>\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Mailing Address:<\/strong><br><strong>Zicam Products Settlement<\/strong><br>c\/o Settlement Administrator<br>1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210<br>Philadelphia, PA 19103<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Thoughts on the Cold Virus Settlement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Zicam cold virus settlement<\/strong> is a <strong>significant win for consumers<\/strong> who felt <strong>misled by false advertising<\/strong>. If you purchased <strong>any Zicam product before October 17, 2024<\/strong>, take advantage of this <strong>cold virus settlement<\/strong> by filing your claim <strong>before the deadline<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\ude80 <strong>Did you purchase Zicam? Will you be filing a claim in the cold virus settlement?<\/strong> Share your thoughts below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a major legal development, Zicam has agreed to a $6 million settlement to resolve allegations that it falsely advertised its cold remedy products as capable of shortening the duration of colds. This cold virus settlement allows eligible consumers to claim cash payments for their Zicam purchases, offering compensation for misleading marketing claims. 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