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Raymond Roberts v. Weight Watchers International, Inc.
On January 7, 2016, an OnlinePlus member filed a putative class action complaint against the Company in
the Supreme Court of New York, New York County, asserting class claims for breach of contract and violations
of the New York General Business Law.
On February 5, 2016, the Company removed the case to the United States District Court, Sothern District of
New York. Specifically, the plaintiff is asserting that, as a result of the temporary glitches in the Company’s
website and app in November and December 2015, the Company has: (1) breached its Subscription Agreement
with its OnlinePlus members; and (2) engaged in misleading advertising and deceptive acts and practices in
violation of Sections 349 and 350 of the New York General Business Law. The plaintiff is seeking unspecified
actual, punitive and statutory damages, as well as his attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in connection with this
action. The Company believes that the suit is without merit and intends to defend it vigorously.
Other Litigation Matters
Due to the nature of the Company’s activities, it is also, at times, subject to pending and threatened legal
actions, including patent and other intellectual property actions, that arise out of the ordinary course of business.
In the opinion of management, the disposition of any such matters is not expected to have a material effect on the
Company’s results of operations, financial condition or cash flows. However, the results of legal actions cannot
be predicted with certainty. Therefore, it is possible that the Company’s results of operations, financial condition
or cash flows could be materially adversely affected in any particular period by the unfavorable resolution of one
or more legal actions.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
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