Ideavillage Products Corp. d/b/a Copper Fit misrepresents the health benefits of its copper-infused compression garments, according to a class action lawsuit filed last week in New York federal court.

Plaintiff Vincent Pucciarelli says that Copper Fit has engaged in a massive marketing campaign to promote its compression garments since 2014, touting the copper-infused products as being able to help relieve muscle and joint soreness, according to the class action lawsuit.

The company sells its Copper Fit compression garments through national direct television advertising and by actively promoting the products on social media. Copper Fit products are sold at mass retailers in the United States, including CVS, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Rite Aid, Target, Walgreens and Walmart. The products can also be purchased through Amazon.com or one of Copper Fit’s branded websites.

Copper Fit products have also been promoted by NFL Hall of Famers Brett Favre and Jerry Rice and by Actress Gwyneth Paltrow.

“Defendant’s advertising and promotion is so ubiquitous that Copper Fit has become a well-recognized brand for compression and support garments,” the Copper Fit class action lawsuit explains. 

However, the products may not deliver the advertised health benefits, Pucciarelli claims.

Copper Fit compression garments are reportedly infused with copper, which Copper Fit says can provide “essential” and “therapeutic” health benefits to consumers.

However, the Copper Fit class action lawsuit alleges that the copper included in the compression garments does not absorb into the body. Even if any copper is absorbed into the body, Pucciarelli alleges, it does not provide any therapeutic, health or performance benefits.

Copper Fit compression garments are also purportedly infused with Coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10, an antioxidant naturally produced by the human body. Copper Fit allegedly claims that the CoQ10 is absorbed into the human body, which Pucciarelli says is bogus.

Copper Fit is not the first company to come under fire for allegedly misleading consumers about the benefits of copper infused compression garments. The Federal Trade Commission sued Tommie Copper Inc. in 2015 and settled the case for nearly $90 million, according to the Copper Fit class action lawsuit.

In 2011, Ideavillage settled a class action lawsuit alleging it deceptively advertised its Kinoki detoxifying foot pads. The Kinoki Foot Pads settlement offered class members $10 cash for each product purchased or two gift products worth $20.

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Please sign me up I have the gloves

Add me, because this product does nothing for you. They claim they will do something for your health, but they don’t. I have bought 4 expensive pair and had no results.

Have bought many of these from Amazon, Walmart, target

They do-nothing as stated and are a waste of money. Very diseatful advertising to make us think we can feel better using their product.

please add me, have bought many of these products

I purchased 2 items and niether one did what they advertised

I’ve got one for my knee that sits on the closet. Useless

Better off with regular compression sleeves from eBay/Amazon. CopperFit didn’t do anything but did start my use of sleeves.

Purchased several products to relieve joint and back pain.

Bought many of them …. Very true

please add me brought knee brace and elbow brace did nothing to help with the problem big rip off

I bought an elbow brace and it didn’t really help at all.

Wow I been buying these for years thinking in my head they were working.

the copper fit gloves are garbage. never buy them again

Add me please,purchase various products to deal with my sciatic nerve pain

I have purchased cooper infused knee, back, hand,and wrist. I did the research on all products, copper braces where listing as the best. At years old I needed relief from pain. After spending so much money, hoping this will help me. Nothing happened, no pain relief, disappointment that I spent $ that I did not have!!! Count me in!!!

I Purchased two pairs of copper compression socks, however, I did not notice any improvement in my circulation or leg pain. Please add me to this lawsuit and provide information on how to submit claim.

I purchased the copper fit socks and they didn’t help please add me.

Did nothing for me or my wife, I feel ripped off

I purchased the copper fit back belt and knee brace it did nothing for me.

I’ve purchased 2 pair of copper fit gloves that did absolutely nothing!

I purchased the compression socks and product for hands

I bought them for my hands. Didn’t notice any help

Affirmative. I have purchased these compression garments and believed what the company stated was true. Had I known their products were a hoax, I would have never purchased them. We’d be doing a great deed by putting an end to their false advertising.

please add me i bought mine from costco

Yes I bought three pairs from Costco. Please add me to the list.

Have bought numerous pairs over the last few years.

Please add me. We have purchased numerous items from them and they all were of no help.

Please add me, these do not do what they claim.

Yes, I have purchased a few pairs of copper fit compression socks. Please add me to this settlement

Yes, I have purchased a few pairs of copper tones compression socks. Please add me to this settlement

Havé bought several. Even the copper fix mattress cover. No benefits!

Their products don’t work. I wasted money on two hand splints

Their products do not do what they claim. Several purchases of various items and all are disappointing. Never buying their products again. Junk.

Bought my husband knee and elbow sleeves, also back compression brace, and the way overpriced T shirt. all and all I probably spent 150 or more for stuff that worked no better than cheaper alternatives without the “copper infused” items yes, add me too. Susan Alba

Add me please I have a whole body suit of this

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