WHAT IS THIS LAWSUIT ABOUT?
The lawsuit contends that Defendants engaged in the unlicensed practice of dentistry and false advertising with respect to the prices California consumers would be charged with respect to (1) Implants; (2) Orthodontics; (3) Scaling; or (4) X-Rays / Check-Ups / Consultations (“Dental Services”). Plaintiff alleges that Defendants’ conduct violated California law and that the class members are entitled to recover money for the violations. Defendants deny any wrongdoing.
The Court in charge of this lawsuit in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles and the lawsuit is called Khai Tu v. United Dental Corporation, et al., Case Number BC542678.
WHO IS INCLUDED IN THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT?
The Class includes all persons in the State of California who purchased Dental Services at United Dental locations in California from April 14, 2010, to February 7, 2019.
WHAT DOES THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT PROVIDE?
If the Settlement is approved and becomes final, it will provide benefits to Class Members. The Settlement Administrator will send a $50.00 Check to Class Members who timely file valid claims by submitting a Claim Form, as well as pay for costs associated with the notice and administration of the Settlement, attorneys’ fees and costs, and a special service payment to the Class Representative.
SUMMARY OF YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS
DO NOTHING
Get no Check. Give up your rights.
SUBMIT A CLAIM FORM
Submitting a Claim Form by April 5, 2023 is the only way to get a settlement Check.
EXCLUDE YOURSELF
Exclude yourself by March 6, 2023 and get no Check from the proposed Settlement. This is the only choice that allows you to ever be part of any other lawsuit against United Dental about the claims in the case.
OBJECT
You can write to the Court by March 8, 2023 about why you don’t agree with any aspect of the proposed Settlement.
GO TO THE HEARING
You can ask to speak to the Court about the fairness of the proposed Settlement.