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Skechers Toning Shoe Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Email
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Thursday, 17 May 2012 13:51

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Award (how much your claim may be worth): You can receive a cash refund of $20 to $80, depending on which eligible Skechers shoe you purchased.

 

Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Case(s):  In re: Skechers Toning Shoes Products Liability Litigation, Case No. 11-MD-2308-TBR, U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky, Louiville Division; Grabowski v. Skechers U.S.A., Inc., Case No. 12-cv-00204 (W.D. Ky.)

 

Company(ies): SKECHERS U.S.A., INC.

Skechers

 

 

 

Website of the Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Administrator (FILE YOUR CLAIM HERE): www.SkechersSettlement.com

 

Address to submit a claim form (REQUIRED):

 

To receive your cash refund from the Skechers class action lawsuit settlement, you must submit a valid claim form online at www.SkechersSettlement.com by 4/18/2013.

 

Phone Number to call for assistance: (866) 325-4186

 

Details: The Skechers settlement will resolve a class action lawsuit, entitled Grabowski v. Skechers U.S.A., Inc., that alleges Skechers violated state laws and consumer protection statutes by misrepresenting the benefits of wearing Skechers toning shoes, and that the shoes did not provide the benefits claimed.

Skechers denies any wrongdoing, but has agreed to establish a $40 million class action lawsuit settlement fund to resolve the litigation.

As part of the Skechers toning shoe class action settlement, Skechers is barred from making claims about strengthening, weight loss, and other health and fitness-related claims for its toning shoes unless they are true and backed by scientific evidence. The Skechers class action settlement also bars the company from misrepresenting any tests, studies or research results regarding toning shoes.

Skechers has also agreed to provide refunds to consumers who bought the following Eligible Shoes as new since August 1, 2008:

Skechers Shape-ups rocker bottom shoes
Skechers Resistance Runner rocker bottom shoes
Skechers Shape-ups Toners/Trainers
Skechers Tone-ups with podded outsoles
Skechers Tone-ups non-podded sandals
Skechers boots
Skechers clogs
Skechers trainers (Tone-ups, non-podded sole)

The total refund you can receive from the Skechers shape-ups class action lawsuit settlement will depend on how many Eligible Shoes you purchased since August 1, 2008, as well as the total number of valid claim forms submitted by other Class Members. However, it’s estimated that Class Members will receive between:
 
$40 - $80 for Shape-ups;
$27 - $50 for podded sole shoes;
$20 - $40 for Tone-ups (non-podded sole); and
$42 - $80 for Resistance Runners

To apply for a refund from the Skechers class action lawsuit settlement, you must submit a claim form online at www.SkechersSettlement.com.

Further details on your rights in the Skechers Toning Shoe Class Action Lawsuit Settlement as can also be found at www.SkechersSettlement.com.

 

Purchased:  As new after August 1, 2008

 

Claims must be postmarked by: April 18, 2013

 

Settlement Administrator(s): BMC Group

 

Class Counsel:

 

Timothy G. Blood
Blood Hurst & O'Reardon, LLP
 
Janine L. Pollack
Milberg, LLP
 

Defense Counsel:

 

Jeffrey A. Barker
O'Melveny & Myers, LLP

  

 

 

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Comments   

 
#84 Justin 2013-05-15 09:49
So does anyone know when payments will be made now that it's approved?
 
 
#83 Robin 2013-05-13 21:22
I found this update today:
http://local.yahoo.com/neighbors/wa/redmond/98052/50457/skechers-to-pay-40m/
 
 
#82 Marilyn 2013-05-09 12:49
I submitted three claims..bad back to boot! I walking in them everyday for 3 months! bad mistake! No money for the claims as of 5/9/2013
 
 
#81 Gale 2013-05-07 16:20
Phone Number to call for assistance: (866) 325-4186

Just called and recording said NO CHECKS HAVE BEEN MAILED May 7, 2013
 
 
#80 Chris 2013-05-06 13:44
Notice: January 15, 2013

Claims will not be paid until the settlement is given final approval by the Court. Final approval won’t happen until end of March, 2013 at the earliest. Then it will take a number of months to review claims and get checks into the mail. Payment may be further delayed by appeals. It will likely be late summer before checks are issued. Please check back for updates.
 
 
#79 Monica 2013-04-30 09:31
It's fine to go through Top Class Actions to file, but once the settlement date is closed, where do we see the status to keep us up to date on progress of payments being issued, or what if we don't receive the payment filed for? Don't easily see on the site where to view ongoing status until the thing is actually closed, meaning all payouts have been made.
 
 
#78 jeanne 2013-04-21 11:44
my husband brought two pairs,of shape ups, he brought one pair of work shoes, his ankle swolled, at first the drs thought he had a blood clog. I brought one pair, in which i can't wear because they make me feel like i am falling forward,plus it make me feel sea sick
 
 
#77 Me 2013-04-18 20:20
geez, a lot of whining here...
 
 
#76 sue 2013-04-15 18:02
do we need a receipt or will we have to send in the shoes?
 
 
#75 the fine print 2013-04-05 09:27
The time to file has not closed yet, plus the time period to file an appeal after judgment has been rendered has to pass as well ( usually 60 days) before any disbursement of claim funds can be made. Plus I am sure there will be a verification phase as well.
 
 
#74 Dorothy Thornton 2013-04-02 19:02
I bought skechers shape ups, I thought they would help my knees when I walk, everytime I walked in them my knees would swell, I let skechersknow, was offered a refund, never got it, still don't have it....
 
 
#73 the fine print 2013-03-31 11:14
Amanda; they are still accepting claims; until that closes, they wont even begin to process the claims.
 
 
#72 Amanda 2013-03-25 23:40
I have yet to receive my refund and submitted claim form. I know have bursitis
 
 
#71 Amanda 2013-03-25 23:38
I bought shape-ups; filed claim and have yet to receive refund. Also have now bursitis. Have had injections to boot!
 
 
#70 BeeBee 2013-03-25 20:15
is a receipt necessary to get the refund??

bee
 
 
#69 Joanne Stansbury 2013-03-07 10:57
I also wanted a pair as soon as I saw them since I am a Sketchers fan anyway! But much to my surprise I went to lean down to kiss my baby in the walker and litterly fell(rolled) on top of them There were a few more incidents before I realized the shoes should of had a warning label on them! I did report it to Sketchers back then and they said they would direct it to the proper dept. A year later I saw the ad on TV!!!!
 
 
#68 Sara 2013-02-27 21:10
@Fast Eddie, I weight 135 and am 5'6" they hurt my feet, and back, Ad I am far from overweight. So why don't you think before you speak ugly to others. THe world would be a more beautiful place if you'd keep your UGLY, FAT mouth shut!!
 
 
#67 lisa 2013-02-19 09:36
I bought sketchers shape ups in August 2008. Waiting for my refund on sketches shape ups. Very upset thats its taking forever to settle.
 
 
#66 lisa 2013-02-19 09:34
I had got skechers shapes in August 2008 and havent head anything yet. Very upset about all of this.
 
 
#65 Louvenia Jackson 2013-02-18 14:58
I have two pairs, flats, and regular tennis shoe and they both affect my balance and causes knee and back to pain. Thanks,
 
 
#64 Jean R 2013-02-18 14:38
I purchased 3 pairs , submitted a claim in May 2012, have not heard or received reimbersement up till now.
 
 
#63 Laura 2013-02-16 13:24
I purchased these shoes from the mall and fell , I immediately took them back. I filed the claim over a year ago. I have not heard anything back.
These shoes are in resale shops in the Tarrant county area and nobody will buy them there either.That is pretty sad. Sketchers are normally a good brand.
 
 
#62 no no no 2013-02-14 13:42
Tommy & Fast Eddie are fibbing. The claims process has not even ended yet and they won't start processing claims until after claims deadline closes. They never do.
 
 
#61 Good guy 2013-02-11 20:13
I haven't got my refund yet and I filed almost a year ago? You should remove fast eddies comments that bastard has no place making comments like that here or anywhere else . That LOSER!
 
 
#60 Tommie 2013-02-10 19:48
I got my Skechers refund about 2 weeks ago for $200.00. Bought some better shoes for half the price. I can't imagine why everybody hasn't gotten theirs yet. My wife got her's a few days later for $275.00. Most of you must be looking at the wrong website or you THOUGHT you filed a claim. For the person that moved. You are just out of luck because the USPS only forwards mail for 90 days then it goes return to sender.
 
 
#59 fast eddie 2013-02-10 19:37
If these shoes hurt your feet, you're probably too fat. Try Jenny Craig first. Once you lose a couple hundred pounds ,then try wearing the shoes. Either way if you're ugly, these shoes won't change a thing. In other words, if you look like someone held you upside down and filled you with Cottage Cheese, that's the problem....look in the mirror at "the big picture".
 
 
#58 I can read too 2013-02-03 15:12
@ Sue in # 52. They are still accepting claims until 4/18/2013... checks wont go out til months after that... sorry.
 
 
#57 gesh! 2013-02-03 15:10
Disabled people wear shoes too and given they are disabled and unable to do things the average person can do, anything that helps them maintain some level of muscle tone is important. They were blindly fooled by the promise of muscle fitness more than the average person. Plus some may have purchased shoes for gifts too and as such are entitled to this just as much as the next person. Plus just because someone comments here on ANY comment board does not necessarily mean they are actually part of the suit aka a claimant....
 
 
#56 Champagineluv 2013-01-16 23:01
@Brunson
you're over here too??? First Burger King now here...so ur disabled w/ a wheelchair and also purchased sketcher shade ups? (IJS) You're just all over the place WHAT NERVE...u need to get it 2gether with ur lie spreading. HA!
 
 
#55 Nikki 2013-01-13 13:35
I have boughta few pair for me and my family, I fell foward wearing a pair, scrapedmyself up and injured my ankle. I already have a nice bottom, they have not made any differne in my rear, they do not tone any thing @ least not for my family, and friendsthat have purchased them. Theses company need to just keep it real instead of trying to take our money and fool us. Your integrity and name is @ state, I guessthey feel they made enough moneyfrom many people it just don't matter. WOW
 
 
#54 bobbi jo 2013-01-10 15:28
The day I put them on I almost fell backwards fiance caught me at shoe store - the clerk just laughed - ended up going to chiropractor for 3 months who told me to stop wearing them which I had bought the shape ups for 105.00 at Shoe Carnival in Taylor MI. I got good at wearing them without falling and was even able to run in them but as far as shaping me up = totally false statement. I no longer have me receipt so doubt I would get a penny.
 
 
#53 rachel 2013-01-08 10:53
hi all, if u go to sketchersettlement.com
ittells you no payment will be made prior tothe final settlement dat which is4/18/13. so anyone who says they received a settlement is lying
 
 
#52 sue 2012-12-30 20:09
All I want to know is if the checks have been sent out, someone please give me the correct answer!!!
texas
 
 
#51 Brunson 2012-12-28 07:08
test
 
 
#50 Flora 2012-12-10 18:13
I just like to see all of you dummies scurry to call the hotline. Are you that desperate that you are calling around and checking boards for a few dollars? ijs
 
 
#49 Barney 2012-12-07 17:56
I Bought My Shapeups Two Days Before ThanksGiving They Were Comfortable The Nite I Bought Them!!! I Was Not Aware Of This Lawsuit Until Right Now!! I Wear Another Brand Now Because They Are Far More Comfortable!!! The Shapeups Got Oh So Uncomfortabele! !! Not Worth The Money Spent, This Company That Makes Sketchers Should Close Down Right Now!!! I Poured Gasoline On My Shapeups And Lit Them On Fire!!! WHAT A RELIEF!!!
 
 
#48 Traci 2012-12-05 11:54
I wore the ShapeUps for about 1 month. I had trouble wearing them during my normal walking routine and when I fell wearing them, I quit wearing them immediately. I ended up with scraped up knees and my legs in pain. They now sit in my closet.
 
 
#47 Holly 2012-11-30 16:00
I moved since I filed the claim, and i am not sure how to amend my claim so that my new address is on file. Also, I filed my claim probably 9 months - a year ago, and I have heard nothing back. How do I check on the status of my claim?
 
 
#46 flareioao 2012-11-30 08:54
u jus jealous bitches shit juss cause ise gots paid and u did not LMFAO!! SHIT
 
 
#45 meg 2012-11-15 13:49
I got my check 3 weeks ago, I live in cali so I dont know if that helps. I filed way back in march or april and my check came in the form of a little postcard like someone mentioned above. I agree it was easy to overlook. I took it to the bank inside raleys and they cashed it for $5 and gave me back $213.00
 
 
#44 Julie Mccalmont 2012-11-05 22:33
Saved up 100.00 dollars and purchased these for my walking. They made me feel as tho I was falling off and twisted my ankle, thats a lot of money to put out for nonsense!! Very angry since it hard for me to put together so much money.
 
 
#43 Sue 2012-10-15 02:54
This is a second Sketchers class action. The first one closed and checks were mailed out in TX in August. It was on the local news. The checks did come on a post card. This is a second class action. Checks won't be mailed until after the claim deadline which is 4/18/2013!
 
 
#42 bayard 2012-10-12 02:26
What is the latest news about refunds checks for skechers?
 
 
#41 Sanchez 2012-10-11 14:27
The lady just told me they have another hearing in March 2013,and there hasn't been any checks sent out.
 
 
#40 Sanchez 2012-10-11 14:20
What's the number I haven't recieved mine,and yes I turned reciepts in.
 
 
#39 Bobbie 2012-10-03 22:44
3 years ago I bought 2 pair of the shape ups believing in the promise that they would make my back and legs more fit. After only wearing them a few times I had acute pain in my right hip. My doctor said it is my SI joint. I asked if it could be from the shoes only to be assured it isn't likely. No matter what the drs do nothing improves the pain. Unreal that such a stupid thing has such an impact.
 
 
#38 Carla 2012-10-03 15:24
Poor Flora You need to learn how to READ!!!! Called the hotline number again, just for you... again... NO CHECKS HAVE BEEN MAILED AS OF YET FOR SKEECHERS. CHECKS PROBABLY WON'T BE MAILED TIL SPRING. This is what the representative told me. Your check was more than likely for the Reebok settlement. Just say that you are confused!!!!!
 
 
#37 flora 2012-10-03 15:07
Carla maybe your settlement hasn't been maile but i received mine. I was in the over $200 portion of the class. U know the one for people who actually bought the product and produced receipts. Ask at the 800 number when they sent those checks out and you will see that it was sent some time ago.
 
 
#36 vicki 2012-10-01 19:40
I bout the toner shape-up and the flip flop and I developed terrible bunyons. I want to know how I get my bills for my orthopedic paid and the pain an suffer? Plea se e-mail me if you know.
 
 
#35 Benson 2012-09-20 08:19
We have some dishonest people here claiming that they received payments. The fact is that the claim determination process is still on-going as of this date and the filing period closing date has not yet been decided. Furthermore, the fair-hearing processes has not yet been had in court.
 
 
#34 Carla 2012-09-15 21:16
I called the hotline number and was told that PAYMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN MAILED OUT YET. There, that settles that!!!!
 
 
#33 lesa 2012-09-15 07:09
when is this closing
 
 
#32 flora 2012-09-04 14:15
amy I have no reason to lie. I received my payment and it was sent to the bank. I had a claim over $200 dollars that required documentation, thank you very much. I live in Illinois and I received the payment about 3 weeks ago. I told you the amount and once again it's looks like a little post card. I don't have any Reebok settlement so that's not what I received. I don't make it a practice of filing for frivilous settlements everywhere... this was the only one I was expecting and received.
 
 
#31 Charlotte 2012-09-03 21:07
Received our payment about 3 weeks ago - Total of $84.80 for 2 pairs of Sketchers toners. It was on 2 separate postcards.
 
 
#30 Rosie 2012-08-29 18:58
Amy is right... The settlement payments for Reebok have gone out, and they do come on little postcards, but Skechers doesn't even have a date determined as to when you have to have your claim postmarked by....Copied and pasted from above.... Purc hased: As new after August 1, 2008 Claims must be postmarked by: TBA
 
 
#29 Amy 2012-08-29 16:00
Flora is a liar. Sketchers has not sent out any checks yet. They have not even had the fairness hearing yet you idiot.
 
 
#28 jose 2012-08-29 00:07
My god u people are pathetic. Must be Nobama welfare recipients! lol
 
 
#27 nicole 2012-08-28 13:36
Flora when did you file your claim? About how long ago since you have already recieved your payment.
 
 
#26 Sara 2012-08-27 23:08
I filed with skechers lawsuit on 5-18-12 and have not got my check yet, when should I expect it??
 
 
#25 cynthia 2012-08-23 17:27
Flora, what state do you live in?
 
 
#24 flora 2012-08-23 13:20
No, my check was from Skechers. It doesn't even look like a check it comes like a little postcard. So don't overlook it. I think I know the difference between Reebok and Skechers.... The outside reads Skechers Settlement. Thank you and next!!!
 
 
#23 Robin Katsaounis 2012-08-21 10:33
My tendons in the back of my ankles are so screwed up from wearing my sketchers, which I do not wear now, Im not sure if I will Ever be able to walk normal again. I was perfectly fine until I started wearing them every day to work for a few months, now I can hardly walk normal and many days I cant. Getting up in the morning is absolute hell!
 
 
#22 Amy 2012-08-17 20:36
I think that some people are getting confused between Reebok and Sketchers. Reebok checks have been mailed, and if you have not gotten one by now, you won't....Sketch ers final fairness hearing has not been done yet, therefore it will be at least 3 months at minimum before you see any checks from Sketchers.
 
 
#21 chris 2012-08-16 13:25
I filed on 5-22 and haven't gotten a check yet. I did receive my check for the Reebox shoes. Maybe with reimbursement I can finally afford to buy some REAL shoes.
 
 
#20 flora 2012-08-16 09:25
Got my check last week for $174. It doesn't compare to the false hope I had for the wear but I guess it beats nothing.
 
 
#19 Tony 2012-08-15 18:24
So r checks going out or what..???????
 
 
#18 Cynthai 2012-08-15 15:38
I have yet to receive a check and I filed 05.22.2012
 
 
#17 Eve 2012-08-14 09:24
Filed on 5/17/12 the next day it was aired but the website doesn't indicate that checks were mailed but I did hear on news last week that checks were being mailed out. I wonder why website doesn't say anything. For those who received on 8/11 did you filed on 5/17 just want to have an idea. Tx
 
 
#16 Stephanie 2012-08-14 07:48
How will I know if I will NOT get a check? I filed a claim, my huband and I both and have not heard anything from anyone! I have very bad knees from these shoes.... can hardly walk up a flight of steps without horrible pain in my knees.... I just want to know IF we will be reimbursed!
 
 
#15 Leah 2012-08-12 01:12
Got my check today too, for $122 and some change
 
 
#14 Sharon 2012-08-11 12:41
I received my check today.
 
 
#13 Kristina d 2012-08-06 19:07
I googled 'shape ups and pinched nerve' and this thread came up, i have terrible lower back problems and a shooting painful nerve pain down my legs and sometimes my arms. Ive been wearing this shape ups for about 2 months! Never again ! I liked how they made me an extra 2 inches taller! :/
 
 
#12 Mike 2012-08-03 11:10
So how many of you who are complaining about the shoes have done a single thing to contribute to the class action against Skechers other than want some money? Few if any I would bet. Those mentioning other brands with similar claims as skechers don't mention anything you have done to gain resolution. Instead of just propping up your sore feet and complaining do something or move on.
 
 
#11 Sully 2012-07-26 16:42
I bought 2 pairs of Shape-Ups, 1 for myself and 1 for my daughter. Thankfully, my daughter didn't wear them much, just made her too tall. hahaha!! Unfortunately, though, I wore them all the time. Well, that's something I seriously regret now. After many months of wearing the Shape-Ups, my right ankle and foot (fascia) started killing me. Went to see a foot and ankle surgeon who immediately asked me about the shoes. He said that he had been hearing a lot of complaints about people's ankles who were wearing the Shape-Ups. For me, the damage had been done. I had to have surgery for the torsal tunnel syndrome that the shoes had caused because of the constant stretching on the ankle. After a VERY PAINFUL and LONG 4 months after surgery, I, finally no longer have pain in my right ankle. But, now, even though I haven't wore the Shape-Ups in awhile, my left ankle/achilles, feels permanently pulled, and somewhat achy. Hopefully this goes away with time .... I can't even stand the thought of having to have another surgery. OMG, I would die! Anyway, whatever you do, NEVER WEAR SHAPE-UPS!!
 
 
#10 Olga 2012-06-25 22:31
I bought the same kind of shoes, different brand: "Champion," and I have Tendonitis, very painfull. I have to wear an orthopedic boot, I don't know for how long. The cost of foot doctor appointments, medicine (desinflamatori es), and not being able to work 100% has been frusterating. I also have not been able to go to the gym or out for a walk because of the tendonitis.
 
 
#9 Olga 2012-06-25 22:19
I bought the same kind of shoes, different brand: "Champion," and I have Tendonitis, very painfull. I have to wear an orthopedic boot, I don't know for how long. The cost of a foot doctor appointments, medicine (desinflamatori es), and not been able to work 100%, neither going to the gym or out for a walk.
 
 
#8 Kelly 2012-06-21 09:40
I bought a similar product, Fit Flops, and they also made similar claims with non-existant results. They should be next! I bought a couple pairs and they were $$$$!!!
 
 
#7 sabrina 2012-06-05 13:54
I remember running out paying right at $100 for the shape ups thinking how awesome they would be to workout in. I still have those same shoes I bought several years ago...why? because not only could I not walk right in them without almost falling but they did not do what was claimed I was very disappointed. So, I faithfully gave Sketchers another chance with the tone ups and same thing just not as bulky of a shoe. Those shoes are dangerous literally. I fell a few times in my shape ups and one time my foot bent sideways causing slight sprain . I was so hopeful in these shoes but to pay that much I should have listened to my step mom and bought the less expensive ones at that time and I would not have felt duped.
 
 
#6 Mike 2012-06-04 15:26
I bought these damn shoes and my butt has never looked better. I can't keep the girls off me. Where do I sign up for the class action for harassment!
 
 
#5 Jean Cushing 2012-05-30 17:32
I also purchased the shape ups.
 
 
#4 SYLVIA Bonsignore 2012-05-28 16:49
I purchased toning shoes from HSN which were manufactured by GrassHoppers and were advertised to do the same as Schetchers. I fell 3 times while wearing them and was wondering if any class action was started ?
 
 
#3 carolyn 2012-05-23 15:11
I almost broke my neck wearing those shoes. I did get shin splints. i wore them 3 weeks
 
 
#2 Joyce 2012-05-21 16:31
What about "fit flops?". I bought two pairs of these shoes (expensive) and they made the same claims that Sketchers did.
 
 
#1 Elizabeth Romano 2012-05-20 13:52
I pucched the shape up rocker skechers 3years ago I still have them I have had a lot of problems with my legs. I was limping alot with these shoes. Please let me know if there is any thing i can do about ithis. Thank You Eliabeth Romanoi
 

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