Consumer Law Group Inc., based in Montreal, announced the filing in the Quebec Superior Court of a proposed national class action lawsuit against Reebok on behalf of individuals who have purchased the footwear EasyTone and RunTone. The class action involves Reebok's false and misleading advertising of EasyTone and RunTone footwear as products that will tone and strengthen the glutes (28 percent), thighs (11 percent), and calves (11 percent) by a specific percentage more than walking in a regular shoe.
In fact, the only independent and reliable scientific study on the subject demonstrated that there is no evidence to support these claims, the group's statement said.
It also noted that on Sept. 28, Reebok reached a settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission to pay $25 million in refunds to consumers, as well as, stopping to make any health or fitness-related efficacy claims for their toning shoes.
The Consumer Law Group's statement noted, “Nevertheless, these toning shoes remain on store shelves in Canada with these same health and fitness claims on the packaging and no refunds have been made available to Canadian consumers.”
Anyone who has purchased Reebok EasyTone and RunTone footwear should contact the law firm at info@clg.org or complete the form at http://www.clg.org/Class-Action/List-of-Class-Actions/Reebok-EasyTone-Shoes-Class-Action.
