Sonicare
TINA.org objected — as amicus curiae — to a class-action settlement that sought to resolve claims filed against Philips for falsely advertising its Sonicare AirFloss as an easy replacement for floss when, in reality, the product — an oral irrigator — could not remove plaque between the teeth the same way that traditional floss could.
Timeline
2013
November 4
A final fairness hearing regarding the proposed settlement is held in the Southern District of California before Judge Marilyn Huff. Judge Huff acknowledges TINA.org’s arguments, but ultimately denies TINA.org’s request to file its brief and approves the parties’ settlement agreement.
November 2
TINA.org files a reply brief to the parties’ oppositions to TINA.org’s Motion for Leave.
November 1
Plaintiffs file an opposition to TINA.org’s Motion for Leave to file the amicus brief.
October 31
Philips files an opposition to TINA.org’s Motion for Leave to file the amicus brief.
October 15
TINA.org files a brief as amicus curiae opposing the proposed settlement reached by the parties, as well as a Motion for Leave to file the brief.
May 28
The parties reach a settlement agreement.
2012
June
Plaintiffs file a class-action complaint (which is later amended in September) against Philips.
* The above events do not represent the entire procedural history of the case, but rather only highlights some key events pertaining to TINA.org’s involvement in the case.
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