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VSL#3 Probiotic Settlement
If you bought VSL#3 probiotic in the United States between June 1, 2016 and June 19, 2019, you can file a claim. Sparrow files the no-proof option, which pays $20 for one bottle or box per household. The deadline is October 20, 2026.
- Payout up to $20
- Deadline October 20, 2026
- Proof required No
- Category Consumer products
- Administrator VSL#3 Class Action c/o Settlement Administrator
- Updated September 5, 2026
What this settlement covers
Purchased VSL#3 in the United States between June 1, 2016 and June 19, 2019.
The class covers people who purchased VSL#3 in the United States during the class period of June 1, 2016 through June 19, 2019. The case is Starr et al. v. VSL Pharmaceuticals, Inc. et al., No. 8:19-cv-02173-LKG, in the District of Maryland.
What you can claim
- A $20 payment for one bottle or box of VSL#3, with no proof of purchase required, limited to one per household.
How payment works
The $20 no-proof payment is what Sparrow files, described in the settlement as Claim Option 3. Class members who bought more than one unit and kept receipts can claim for additional units, but those options are filed directly with the settlement administrator rather than through Sparrow.
Filing this claim
The claim deadline passed on October 20, 2026, so the settlement administrator is no longer accepting claim forms. If you filed before the deadline, payment timing is set by the administrator, not by Sparrow.
Read the official settlement notice for the full terms and the administrator’s contact details.
The administrator was:
VSL#3 Class Action c/o Settlement Administrator1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA 19103
VSL#3 Probiotic Settlement FAQs
Common questions about this class action settlement.
What is the class period?
June 1, 2016 through June 19, 2019. Purchases outside those dates are not covered. The class period in a consumer case is usually tied to the years the challenged marketing ran, which is why it starts and ends on specific dates rather than covering the product's whole history.
Do I need a receipt?
Not for the option Sparrow files. Claim Option 3 pays $20 for one bottle or box with no proof of purchase, limited to one per household. If you bought several units and still have proof, the settlement offers larger payments, but those claims go directly to the settlement administrator.
Why is it one per household?
The no-proof option relies on your own statement that you bought the product, so the settlement limits it to a single unit per household to keep the total exposure predictable. Households that bought more are expected to use the documented options, which the administrator can verify against receipts.
How much will I receive?
$20 for the single no-proof unit. The case is Starr et al. v. VSL Pharmaceuticals, Inc. et al. in the District of Maryland, and payment follows final approval by the court rather than the close of the claims period. Appeals, if any are filed, delay payment further.
When is the deadline?
Claims must be submitted online or postmarked by mail no later than October 20, 2026. The official site is vsl3lawsuit.com. Late claims are not paid, so filing well before the deadline avoids the risk of a mail delay costing you the claim.
When will I get paid?
Payment timing is set by the settlement administrator, not Sparrow. Administrators usually pay after the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved, which can take several months or longer after the claim deadline. Check the official settlement website at https://www.vsl3lawsuit.com for updates.
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