Class action lawsuit againt Airborne.

phelpz

phelpz

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A Settlement has been proposed in a class action lawsuit that alleges that Airborne Health, Inc. (and other defendants) (“Airborne”) falsely advertised certain therapeutic properties, including the ability to cure or prevent the common cold...
http://www.airbornehealthsettlement.com/
So from what I understand if you've purchased it and fill out the form you might get $6.99.
I'm totally doing it.
 
sigmachris

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I decided not to do it...I am sick of people thinking that lawsuits are their way of hitting the lottery. I know its only reimbursing you the $7 for the bottle, but its the principal.
If someone thought this was a cure for the cold they are just ignorant. All the product does and is intended for is a boost in vitamins and minerals. Its right there on the active ingredients.
 
phelpz

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But the product claims to cure the common cold.
I've bought it before, and it didnt work so I'll probably do it.
 
jtrzerocool

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Originally Posted by SigmaChris
http:///forum/post/2505829
I decided not to do it...I am sick of people thinking that lawsuits are their way of hitting the lottery. I know its only reimbursing you the $7 for the bottle, but its the principal.
If someone thought this was a cure for the cold they are just ignorant. All the product does and is intended for is a boost in vitamins and minerals. Its right there on the active ingredients.
 
phelpz

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Originally Posted by mfp1016
http:///forum/post/2506002
For most people the $7 wouldn't be worth their time.
You'd be surprised....
And actually without proof of purchase you can claim up to 6 boxes of their product, and the most expensive one is $10.50 a box.
People will do it for $60.
 
al mc

al mc

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Originally Posted by SigmaChris
http:///forum/post/2505829
I decided not to do it...I am sick of people thinking that lawsuits are their way of hitting the lottery. I know its only reimbursing you the $7 for the bottle, but its the principal.
If someone thought this was a cure for the cold they are just ignorant. All the product does and is intended for is a boost in vitamins and minerals. Its right there on the active ingredients.
x2......We are way to litiginous a society. You and I get $6.99 a bottle. The legal firms probably get 50% of the total settlement..half for the plantiff's layweres the other half for the companies' lawyers.
 
t316

t316

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Originally Posted by phelpz
http:///forum/post/2505833
But the product claims to cure the common cold.
I've bought it before, and it didnt work so I'll probably do it.
I don't have a bottle in front of me, but where does it say that it will "cure the common cold". Every man, woman, & lizard knows there is no "cure" for the common cold. From my understanding, it was a heavy dose of preventative ingredients, which also serve as a booster if you already have it (kind of like when we use garlic for our fish).
 
socal57che

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Originally Posted by SigmaChris
http:///forum/post/2505829
I decided not to do it...I am sick of people thinking that lawsuits are their way of hitting the lottery. I know its only reimbursing you the $7 for the bottle, but its the principal.
If someone thought this was a cure for the cold they are just ignorant. All the product does and is intended for is a boost in vitamins and minerals. Its right there on the active ingredients.

My wife and I discussed this last night and came to the same conclusion. These stupid lawsuits have got to stop.
ps... my wife eats the stuff like candy.
 
johnnyd

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Originally Posted by phelpz
http:///forum/post/2506390
You'd be surprised....
And actually without proof of purchase you can claim up to 6 boxes of their product, and the most expensive one is $10.50 a box.
People will do it for $60.
get a life!
 
anubisxero

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Originally Posted by phelpz
http:///forum/post/2506390
You'd be surprised....
And actually without proof of purchase you can claim up to 6 boxes of their product, and the most expensive one is $10.50 a box.
People will do it for $60.
Yeah so lets all get on the bandwagon and sue the pants off them because we can, and while we're at it, claim more than we've ever bought, again because we can!
Pass.
 
cowfishrule

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Originally Posted by zman1
http:///forum/post/2506562
Deception should go unabated for their ill-gotten gains?
common sense is what seperates us from "animals"
a) do not put hot coffee in your lap- it might burn you
b) you cannot cure the common cold- you may be able to fend it off, or subdue the symptoms, but you cannot cure it
if somebody asked you if you wanted to buy a bridge, would you believe them?
 
cowfishrule

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i actually have a box here in front of me.
it reads
Take at the First sign of a cold symptom or before entering crowded environments, like airplanes, offices, and schools *
Original AIRBORNE was developed by a school teacher who was sick of getting sick in the classroom.* It can be taken 2 ways: at the first sign of a cold symptom, or before entering crowded enviroments, like airplanes and offces.* Airborne's unique natural formula contains 17 herbs and nutrients, including ginger for nausea!*
*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

so, if you bought this thinking it will prevent you from getting sick, you deserve feeling ripped off.
The jury (or panel) should have never decided that a payout was necessary.
 
lexluethar

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Reminds me of that story about the woman who sued nasa because she claimed they messed up "the natural balance of the universe" by striking a comet with a rocket. Same principle, i believe you shoud sue if you have had damages brought to you by a person or product, but suing because something didn't work (when in all honesty you knew it wouldn't) is rediculous.
Its like suing Su
ay because you didn't lose weight by eating their sandwiches.
 
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dragonzim

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Personally, I think this stuff actually does work. I take it when I feel like I am starting to get a cold and it keeps it from ever becoming a full blown, stuffed nose, cold. I do, however, NOT think that it will cure a cold if you've already got one.
 
zman1

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Originally Posted by COWFISHRULE
http:///forum/post/2506633
common sense is what seperates us from "animals"
I agree, common sense should tell you also not to make false product claims...
Litigation for:
Putting your hands under running lawn mower, becuse there wasn't a label telling you not to in both English and Spanish.
Your Hot coffee example
No label on metal ladder to tell not to climb to the top rung or not to lean it against the service line of your home.
These are common sense and shouldn't be grounds IMO either.
However, deception in product advertising is....
Originally Posted by COWFISHRULE
http:///forum/post/2506633
if somebody asked you if you wanted to buy a bridge, would you believe them?
If I was in the market for a bridge and it passed a title insurance check. why not....
 
cowfishrule

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Originally Posted by zman1
http:///forum/post/2506737
I agree, common sense should tell you also not to make false product claims...
However, deception in product advertising is....
i have the box in front of me. it says nowhere does it cure any colds.
did word of mouth live it up to the hype of curing colds?
Originally Posted by zman1
http:///forum/post/2506737
If I was in the market for a bridge and it passed a title insurance check. why not....

ha !
didnt think about that one..
 
socal57che

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Originally Posted by COWFISHRULE
http:///forum/post/2506748
i have the box in front of me. it says nowhere does it cure any colds.
did word of mouth live it up to the hype of curing colds?
ha !
didnt think about that one..
But it would require a little research on the part of the buyer. zman, would you buy the bridge without a title search?
 
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