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VSL#3 Probiotic $20 Million Settlement
Court case: Starr v. VSL Pharmaceuticals, Inc., No. 8:19-cv-02173-LKG
VSL Pharmaceuticals, Leadiant and Alfasigma agreed to pay $20 million over claims they told buyers the VSL#3 probiotic was clinically proven for certain conditions. Bought it in the US between June 1, 2016 and June 19, 2019? File by October 20, 2026.
Official eligibility wordingYou are a Member of the Class if you purchased VSL#3 in the United States between June 1, 2016, and June 19, 2019. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on October 18, 2026.
Key facts
- Who may qualify You qualify if you bought VSL#3 in the United States at any point between June 1, 2016 and June 19, 2019, wherever you bought it. Resellers, company officers and directors, the judge and court staff, and class counsel are excluded.
- Estimated payout$20 per unit of VSL#3 purchased, subject to pro rata adjustment. Without proof of purchase, one (1) unit per household; with proof of purchase, the greater of three (3) units or the number proven, up to 40 units in total or $800.
- Claim deadlineOctober 20, 2026 (closed)
- Proof requiredOptional
- What you needSubmit the claim form online or by post, postmarked or received by October 20, 2026. Receipts are optional; without them you are limited to one unit per household. Notice credentials from a postcard or email count as proof for the units the sales records show.
- CourtUnited States District Court for the District of Maryland
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The key facts on this page were taken from the official settlement source, administered by Angeion Group, and last checked on October 18, 2026. We re-verify each field individually on a weekly pass.
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Status history
- Claim deadline passed.
- Settlement published after verification.
