HRC Medical Centers Deceptive Hormone Therapy $18.14M Settlement

If you purchased bio-identical hormone replacement therapy from HRC Medical Centers, Inc. in Tennessee, you may be eligible to submit a claim for up to $2,250 from a settlement.

HRC Medical Centers, Inc. has agreed to pay $18,141,750 to settle a class action lawsuit brought by the State of Tennessee. The lawsuit alleged that HRC engaged in deceptive advertising and sales practices related to bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, including making misleading statements and omitting important information about the safety, efficacy, benefits, side effects, and risks of the therapy.

The Tennessee Attorney General pursued the case after receiving consumer complaints, and the court ultimately found that HRC violated the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act. As a result, a restitution fund has been established to compensate impacted individuals.

Who is eligible for a restitution payment?

To qualify for settlement benefit, you must meet the following criteria:

You are a Tennessee consumer who purchased bio-identical hormone replacement therapy from HRC Medical Centers, Inc.

How much will the settlement payout be?

Pro Rata Cash Payment: The maximum payment amount is capped at $2,250. Final amount will be determined by the number of valid claims submitted.

The total amount available to pay claims at this time is approximately $1.5 million

How to claim an HRC Medical Centers restitution payment

To receive a settlement payment, impacted consumers must submit a claim form by August 30, 2025. There are two ways to do this:

• You can file a claim online.
• You can complete the claim form included with your settlement notice and mail it to the settlement administrator.

Settlement Administrator's mailing address: Tennessee v. HRC Medical Centers, Inc. Restitution Administrator P.O. Box 301134 Los Angeles, CA 90030-1134

Required information

Claim ID and PIN from settlement notice required to submit an online claim.

Payout options

Approved claimants will be issued a check mailed to the address provided.

$18.14 million settlement fund

The settlement fund of $18,141,750 was established to compensate Tennessee consumers who purchased bio-identical hormone replacement therapy from HRC Medical Centers, Inc. The Attorney General and the court determined this amount based on the number of affected consumers and the average annual cost of therapy.

However, only about $1.5 million is available to pay claims at this time, as the State has collected all known available assets from the defendants.

Important dates

• Notice Mail Date: May 2, 2025
• Deadline to File a Claim: August 30, 2025

When is the HRC Medical Centers, Inc. restitution payout date?

Payments will distributed to approved claimants after claim processing is complete.

Why did this lawsuit happen?

The State of Tennessee filed a lawsuit against HRC Medical Centers, Inc. after receiving complaints about deceptive advertising and sales practices related to bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. The Attorney General’s investigation found that HRC made false and misleading statements and omitted important information about the safety and risks of the therapy.

The court determined that these actions violated the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act, resulting in the establishment of a restitution fund to compensate affected consumers.

Sources

1. Official Settlement Website Home Page
2. Official Settlement Website FAQ Page