Milstein Adelman, LLP and Jenner & Block, LLP States, If You Purchased Kellogg's Rice Krispies or Cocoa Krispies Between June 1, 2009 and March 1, 2010, You May Be Entitled to a Cash Refund From a Class Action Settlement.
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Web: www.CerealAdvertisingSettlement.com
LOS ANGELES, June 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A proposed settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit about Kellogg's advertising for its Rice Krispies cereal and Cocoa Krispies cereal. The lawsuit claims the advertising was not true. Kellogg stands by its advertising and denies it did anything wrong. The Court did not decide who was right. If you are a Class Member, you may send in a claim form by mail or on line to receive up to $15. Please see www.CerealAdvertisingSettlement.com for more details.
Who are the Class Members? Class Members are those who purchased, not for resale purposes, Kellogg's Rice Krispies or Cocoa Krispies in the United States between June 1, 2009 and March 1, 2010.
What does the settlement provide? A cash fund of $2.5 million will be created to pay Class Counsel's fees and expenses, to pay a $5,000 class representative incentive award to each of three named Plaintiffs, and to reimburse Class Members for boxes of Rice Krispies or Cocoa Krispies they purchased, up to three boxes. Details about how much you may receive are available at www.CerealAdvertisingSettlement.com. Kellogg also has agreed to distribute to charities that provide food to the indigent certain Kellogg branded food items that have a retail value of $2.5 million.
What are Class Members' Options? To ask for cash and remain in the Class, Class Members must mail or submit a claim form online by November 16, 2011. If a Class Member does not wish to participate in the settlement, the Class Member may request exclusion from the Class by July 30, 2011. Class Members may stay in the Class and object to the settlement by July 25, 2011. Visit the website for important information about these options.
On or before July 18, 2011, Class Counsel will submit their motion for final approval and request for attorney fees which will be available at www.CerealAdvertisingSettlement.com or by calling 1-888-404-8013. The Court will hold a hearing on August 29, 2011 to consider the settlement and Class Counsel's request for attorneys' fees and expenses.
For more information, visit www.CerealAdvertisingSettlement.com.
SOURCE Milstein Adelman, LLP; Jenner & Block, LLP
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