Announcing a Class Action Settlement Involving Lenny & Larry's The Complete Cookie and other Lenny & Larry's Baked Goods Products

CHICAGO, Nov. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The lawsuit, known as: Lori Cowen, et al. v. Lenny & Larry's, Inc. asserts claims against Lenny & Larry's, Inc. ("Lenny & Larry's") related to the advertising, packaging, and labeling of its products.  Among other things, the lawsuit claims that Lenny & Larry's misstated the nutritional content of a Lenny & Larry's Baked Goods Product, The Complete Cookie.  Lenny & Larry's denies any wrongdoing, and the Court has not decided who is right.

Who is included? The Settlement Class includes: All United States resident consumers who purchased one or more of Lenny & Larry's The Complete Cookie or other Lenny & Larry's Baked Goods Products at a retail establishment or online any time up to March 19, 2019.

What are the Settlement Benefits?  Each Settlement Class Member, is entitled to a cash distribution not exceeding the greater of (i) the amount reflected by their proof of purchase up to $50.00 or (ii) $20.00.  Alternatively, Settlement Class Members may elect to receive free Complete Cookies with a retail value of up to $30.00, including shipping charges and applicable costs. If Settlement Class Members made their purchase online at the Lenny & Larry's website they do not need to provide proof or purchase, but still need to file a claim to get a payment. Settlement Class Members who do not have valid proof of purchase may elect to submit a completed claim form and affidavit and receive $10.00 in cash or Complete Cookies with a retail value of up to $15.00, including shipping charges and applicable costs.  Depending on the number of valid claims, final payments may be reduced on a pro rata basis.

How can Settlement Class Members get money or product?  Settlement Class Members must submit a valid claim by January 29, 2019 to receive money or free product from this Settlement.  Settlement Class Members can find and submit a Claim Form at www.LLCookieSettlement.com, or can print out a Claim Form and mail it to the Claims Administrator.  

What are the options?  Settlement Class Members who do not want to be legally bound by the Settlement, must exclude themselves by January 29, 2019.  Settlement Class Members who do not exclude themselves will give up any claims against Lenny & Larry's covered by the Settlement, and will not be able to sue Lenny & Larry's for these types of claims in the future.  Settlement Class Members may object to any aspect of the Settlement, but must do so by January 29, 2019.  The Long Form Notice of Settlement found on the settlement website explains how to exclude or object.  The Court will hold a Hearing on March 19, 2019 to consider whether to approve the Settlement and requests for attorneys' fees and costs of up to $1,200,000 and Incentive Awards of $1,500 to each of the five Plaintiffs.  If a Class Member files and serves an objection, they and/or their attorney (if they choose to hire one at their own cost) may appear at this hearing (but are not required to). 

This is only a summary.  For detailed information including the full notice, the Settlement Agreement, and claim forms information, visit www.LLCookieSettlement.com.

URL: www.LLCookieSettlement.com

SOURCE The United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division

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