U-Dream ® Herbal Sleep Aid Products
U-Dream ® Herbal Sleep Aid Products
Rice Harbut Elliott LLP has settled a class action lawsuit on behalf of persons who purchased and ingested U-Dream® herbal sleep aid products in Canada.
- Overview
- Settlement
- Settlement Documents
Overview
Health Canada is advising Canadians that it has tested several U-Dream and has found that they contain a substance similar to the prescription drug zopiclone, which may pose serious health risks, including drowsiness, dizziness, withdrawal, dependence, memory loss, hallucinations and abnormal sleep behaviours while not fully awake including sleep driving (which can result in serious injuries).
Health Canada has asked Biotrade Canada Ltd. to recall the products and will take further action as needed.
The Health Canada recall can be found here.
Compensation will be sought on behalf of Canadians who developed unwanted side effects after taking U-Dream products. Further, a claim will be pursued against the manufacturer for allegedly misleading advertising in representing to the public that the product is a “herbal mixture” and “all natural”.
Settlement
Notice of Settlement Approval and Claims Deadline
A settlement has been approved by the Court in the lawsuit Ruckman v. Biotrade Canada Ltd. et al., S.C.B.C. No. VLC S-1914497. Settlement Funds of approximately $2,734,485 (after legal fees, claims administration costs and disbursements are deducted) are available to pay all eligible claimants who make a claim. The settlement is a compromise of disputed claims and is not an admission of liability or wrongdoing or fault by any of the Defendants.
If you purchased or ingested U-Dream in Canada on or after August 18, 2014, you are eligible to make a claim.
Class Members with personal injuries may be entitled to payments ranging from $1,000 to $40,000, depending on the type of injury they sustained. In addition, Class Members with personal injuries may be entitled to payments for disability, unemployment, or other out-of-pocket losses. Class Members claiming refunds may be entitled to payments of $15 or more with proof of purchase. The precise amount of claims may be reduced depending upon the number of claims that are made and the cost of settlement administration fees.
The deadline for making a claim is March 3, 2025. Complete the Claim Form online by going to the website www.udreamsettlement.ca or by mail by contacting the claims administrator:
UDreamSettlement
c/o Verita Global
P.O. Box 3355
London, ON N6A 4K3
If you do not make a claim, you will not get any money and you will give up the right to get money in the future.
If you are not sure whether you are included in the Class, you can ask for free help by visiting www.udreamsettlement.ca for more information or send an email to info@udreamsettlement.ca.
For more information or a copy of the Settlement Agreement, go to the following website: www.udreamsettlement.ca
You may also contact Class Counsel at kpaul@rhelaw.com or via mail at the address below.
U-Dream ® Herbal Sleep Aid Products Form
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