If You Purchased Certain Reebok Toning Shoes and/or Apparel between December 5, 2008 and July 10, 2012, your Legal Rights May be Affected and you may be Eligible for Compensation

TORONTO and MONTREAL, Aug. 8, 2012 /CNW/ - The following statement is being issued by Siskinds LLP and Consumer Law Group Inc. regarding the Reebok Toning Shoes and Apparel Class Action Settlement.

DID YOU PURCHASE REEBOK TONING SHOES OR APPAREL?

IF YOU PURCHASED CERTAIN REEBOK TONING SHOES AND/OR APPAREL BETWEEN DECEMBER 5, 2008 AND JULY 10, 2012, PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT MAY AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR COMPENSATION

Class action lawsuits were initiated in Ontario and Quebec alleging that Reebok Canada Inc., Reebok International Ltd., and Adidas Canada Limited (the "Defendants") marketed and sold toning shoes and apparel through the use of false and misleading advertisements and representations regarding the perceived benefits of the shoes and apparel. The Defendants deny the plaintiffs' allegations and deny any wrongdoing or liability. The court has not taken any position as to the truth or merits of the claims or defences asserted by either side. The allegations made by the plaintiffs have not been proven in court.

If you purchased any of the Reebok toning shoes and/or apparel listed below between December 5, 2008 and July 10, 2012, you may be eligible to receive compensation.

Eligible Shoes

Eligible Apparel

EasyTone

EasyTone Flip

RunTone

TrainTone

JumpTone

SimplyTone

SlimTone

EasyTone Capri

EasyTone Pants

EasyTone Shorts

EasyTone Long Bra Top

EasyTone Sleeveless Shirt

EasyTone Short Sleeve Top





A Settlement Agreement has been reached and approved by the courts. If you purchased any of the Reebok toning shoes and/or or apparel listed above between December 5, 2008 and July 10, 2012, you should immediately review the full legal notice in this matter to ensure that you understand your legal rights. A copy of the full legal notice can be viewed at www.reebokcanadasettlement.ca, www.classaction.ca, or www.clg.org, or can be obtained by contacting Class Counsel as listed below or by contacting the Claims Administrator.

Claim forms must be completed by November 6, 2012.
The deadline to opt out of the settlement is September 7, 2012.
The Claims Administrator can be reached at 1-888-258-7280.

Class Counsel can be reached as follows:

In all provinces other than Quebec:

In Quebec:

Siskinds LLP
47 Colborne St., Unit 203
Toronto, Ontario M5E 1P8

Daniel E.H. Bach
Tel: (416) 362-8334
Email: daniel.bach@siskinds.com

Consumer Law Group Inc.
1123, Clark St., 3rd Floor
Montreal, Quebec H2Z 1K3

Me Jeff Orenstein
Tel: (514) 266-7863 x220
Email: jorenstein@clg.org

PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED BY THE ONTARIO AND QUEBEC COURTS

SOURCE: Siskinds LLP

For further information:

Daniel Bach, Siskinds LLP, +1-416-362-8334

http://www.reebokcanadasettlement.ca

http://www.classaction.ca

http://www.clg.org