Balance of Nature has faced multiple lawsuits and regulatory actions for making false and misleading claims

 Balance of Nature has faced multiple lawsuits and regulatory actions for making false and misleading claims about the health benefits of its dietary supplements, including a class action settlement and action from the FDA and California state prosecutors. 

Key Legal Actions and Settlements

• Nationwide Class Action Lawsuit (In Progress): A $9.95 million settlement is in progress to resolve a class action suit alleging the company falsely advertised health benefits and the nutritional value of its products.
  • Eligibility: U.S. consumers who purchased Balance of Nature products between March 28, 2019, and October 27, 2025, are eligible to file a claim.
  • Compensation: Eligible consumers can receive up to $30 with proof of purchase or $8 without proof of purchase.
  • Claim Deadline: The deadline to file a claim is March 11, 2026. More information and the claim form are available on the Supplements Settlement website.
• California District Attorneys' Lawsuit (Settled): In July 2023, Balance of Nature (Evig LLC) agreed to a $1.1 million settlement with a task force of California district attorneys.
  • Allegations: The lawsuit claimed the company made unsubstantiated claims that its products could treat or cure serious diseases (e.g., cancer, diabetes, lupus) and violated California's automatic renewal laws.
  • Outcome: The settlement included $850,000 in civil penalties and $250,000 in customer restitution for California residents who purchased products in the prior six years.
• FDA and Department of Justice Action: In November 2023, a federal judge entered a consent decree against Balance of Nature's manufacturer and distributor, ordering them to halt all sales and production until they came into compliance with federal regulations.
  • Reasoning: The FDA found the company was manufacturing products in violation of quality control standards and marketing them as unapproved drugs capable of treating diseases like COVID-19, cancer, and heart disease.
  • Current Status: Balance of Nature resumed operations shortly after, following the submission of an "Action Plan" to the FDA and the hiring of independent experts to ensure compliance with manufacturing and labeling rules. 

The core of the lawsuits centers on allegations that the company made numerous health claims without adequate scientific evidence, overstating the nutritional benefits of the supplements and equating them to whole food consumption.