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January 2015: After the lawsuit was transferred to another California court in November 2014, the parties agreed to dismiss the action. The named plaintiff’s individual claims were dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. and the class members’ claims were dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal have not been disclosed. (Case No. 14-cv- 8641, C. D. CA.)
July 2014: A class-action lawsuit was filed alleging that Beachbody, LLC deceptively advertises Fill & Freeze products. Specifically, plaintiffs claim that the company represents these products will instantly eliminate the appearance of wrinkles and promote cell renewal when, in reality, the products do not work as advertised. (Crawford et al v. Beachbody, LLC, Case No. 14-cv-1583, S. D. CA.).
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