VSL#3 Probiotic Settlement
Bought VSL#3 Jun 2016–Jun 2019 ($20 per household for one unit, no proof) Claim by Oct 20, 2026.
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Post on Bluesky01What happened
This settlement resolves claims involving VSL#3 Probiotic (settlement). Bought VSL#3 Jun 2016–Jun 2019 ($20 per household for one unit, no proof). Those who qualify can file a claim for a share of the $20M ($20/unit no receipt — one unit/household; up to $800 w/receipts) fund.
Total settlement fund: $20M ($20/unit no receipt — one unit/household; up to $800 w/receipts) — the amount the court set aside, not a per-person figure.
02Who's eligible
Bought VSL#3 Jun 2016–Jun 2019 ($20 per household for one unit, no proof)
03What you get
The total settlement fund is $20M ($20/unit no receipt — one unit/household; up to $800 w/receipts). Individual payments depend on how many valid claims are filed — per-person amounts are estimates from published caps, never promises.
04What proof you need
No proof neededNothing to upload — just the sworn claim statement on the form itself.
05How to file
- Gather what the form asks for: Nothing to upload — just the sworn claim statement on the form itself.
- Open the official claim form on the administrator’s site using the link below.
- Fill in your information and eligibility details truthfully.
- Submit before Oct 20, 2026 and save your confirmation number.
You always file on the official settlement administrator's site — this page never files for you.
Problems filing?
Missing PIN, moved recently, or not sure you qualify — the settlement administrator can help.
Moved recently? The administrator can look you up by name and old address and reissue a PIN — file with your current address and attach receipts from the class period. No PIN? If you never got the mailed notice, the administrator can verify you manually. Tip: the official site's FAQ usually covers moved addresses, lost notices, and missing PINs — check there first.
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06Before you file
- Only file where you genuinely qualify. Every claim is signed under penalty of perjury.
- "No proof needed" still means a sworn statement. Nothing to upload, but the statement itself is the legal attestation.
- Amounts are total settlement funds — what a court set aside — never per-person payout promises. Individual payments are usually pro-rated and smaller.
- When will I get paid? Each settlement pays on its own schedule after the filing window closes and claims are reviewed. Check the official settlement site for timing.
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From the court filings
Quotes machine-verified against the official PDFsCase 8:19-cv-02173-LKG · Document 379 · Filed 07/09/26 · Page 1 of 27
Filings on record show a $20 million proposed settlement fund (preliminarily approved July 9, 2026). Class Counsel may seek up to one-third of the fund — up to $6,666,666.67 — in attorneys' fees. Defendants deny all liability.
The allegation
The court-approved notice summarizes the plaintiffs’ claims:
“Plaintiffs claim that Defendants falsely represented to consumers that the formulation of the probiotic VSL#3 that Defendants sold during the Class Period had been proven in clinical tests to be effective for certain medical conditions. Plaintiffs claim that consumers who purchased VSL#3 during the Class Period overpaid for the product.”
Long Form Notice, p. 1
The response
Defendants deny all claims:
“The proposed Settlement does not mean that any law was broken or that Defendants did anything wrong. Defendants deny all legal claims in this case.”
Long Form Notice, §4
“Defendants have agreed to pay $20 million to create a settlement fund.”
“Class Members may receive $20 per unit of VSL#3 they purchased, subject to potential adjustment of the per-unit benefit based on the volume of claims received and the amount available to pay claims.” “Class members with proof of purchase may receive a per-unit claim amount up to a maximum of 40 units in total, or $800, subject to pro rata adjustments, as described below.”
“Class Counsel will seek up to one-third of the settlement amount (i.e., up to $6,666,666.67) for compensation for their attorneys’ fees, plus reasonable expenses incurred in pursuing this action, but the Court must approve any such payment to Class Counsel.”
“Class Counsel will also seek an award from the Court of up to $10,000 for each Class Representative for their service in representing the Class.”
Gross fund: $20,000,000 · Max fee request: $6,666,666.67 (33.33%) · Net before administration & expenses: $13,333,333.33 — calculated from the quotes above.
Primary filings on record
| Document | Source | Filed | Length | SHA-256 | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Approval Order | U.S. District Court (D. Md.) via Angeion | Jul 9, 2026 | 27 pp. | a143807d… | PDF ↗ |
| Court-approved Long Form Notice | Settlement administrator (Angeion) | Jul 2026 | 7 pp. | 620cff11… | PDF ↗ |