News of the recent Visalus class-action settlement appears to have spread, resulting in a number of queries from victims as to how to proceed.

Following a spate of enquiries over the last few days in particular, I figured it’d be worthwhile putting up a guide for victims unsure of what their options are.

For those unfamiliar with the litigation, back in 2015 plaintiffs Timothy Kerrigan, Lori Mikovich and Ryan Valli filed a class-action lawsuit against Visalus.

In their complaint, Kerrigan, Mikovich and Valli alleged Visalus ‘
depended more on recruitment of distributors than selling products to outside customers.
‘

Thje lawsuit was settled back in May, resulting in an August deadline for Visalus class-member victims to take action.

As defined in the settlement, Visalus affiliates who signed up between July 9th, 2008 and June 16th, 2019, qualify as class members.

Class-members must also have suffered a net-loss, which is calculated as follows:

$49 in signup fees (irrespective of whether a more expensive kit was purchased), 
plus

Vi-Net subscription costs, 
plus

affiliate membership renewal fees paid, 
minus

commissions paid, 
minus

the value of any free products received, 
minus

the value of any VI Points acquired.

If the above calculation comes out negative, you qualify as a net-loss class-member.

Your options thus are as follows:

participate in the settlement;

exclude yourself from the settlement; or

object to the settlement.

Participating in the Settlement

Participation in the settlement enables a Visalus class-member to either claim benefits or cash.

The benefits option will see class-members receive;

a 25% commission rate on all sales made (initial and recurring orders) for one year;

a 35% product discount of up to $1000 (expires after one year);

distributor fee waived for one year;

free tickets to one Visalus event (must be redeemed within eighteen months); and

a year of Vi-Net Pro for affiliates who were already paying for the services, and six months for everyone else.

If a class-member wishes to receive the
benefits option
, they don’t need to take any further action.

The cash option is a one-off $25 to $50 payment.

If a class-member wishes to receive the 
cash option, 
they need to
fill in an Election Form by August 28th.

Note that participating in the settlement (either option) will mean 
giving up your right to sue Visalus at a later date or participate in any future lawsuits pertaining to similar claims.

Excluding Yourself

Excluding yourself from the class-action settlement means you will receive neither the benefits or cash option detailed above.

You will also retain your right to sue Visalus over similar claims or participate in any lawsuit alleging similar claims in the future.

If you wish to exclude yourself from the settlement, you need to

send a signed letter to the Settlement Administrator requesting exclusion on or before
August 28, 2019
.

Your request for exclusion should include your nam

🤖 Quick Answer

What was the Visalus class-action lawsuit about?
In 2015, plaintiffs Timothy Kerrigan, Lori Mikovich, and Ryan Valli filed a lawsuit against Visalus, alleging the company prioritized recruiter distribution over legitimate product sales to external customers, a characteristic of pyramid scheme operations.

When was the Visalus settlement reached?
The class-action lawsuit was settled in May, with an August deadline established for affected Visalus class members to submit claims and exercise their available settlement options.

Who is eligible for the Visalus settlement?
Visalus affiliates and distributors who participated in the company's compensation structure during the class period are eligible to pursue settlement claims under the terms defined in the litigation agreement.

What options do victims have in the settlement?
Eligible class members can review their settlement options through official documentation, which out

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