Settlement Reached in the California Lawsuit against Compete MoisturePlus

Attorneys for California consumers who purchased the recalled Complete MoisturePlus contact lens solution have agreed to settle a court-certified class action consumer fraud lawsuit against Advanced Medical Optics (now known as Abbott Medical Optics, "AMO") concerning its sale of the solution. The settlement is subject to court approval. The lawsuit is styled Lazar vs. Advanced Medical Optics, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 07CC01296. In May 2007, AMO recalled the solution after a CDC report noted an increased statistical risk of developing a parasitic eye infection called Acanthamoeba keratitis in individuals who used the solution. The lawsuit alleged that AMO misled consumers into believing that the product would effectively "disinfect" contact lenses. The plaintiffs claim that the solution did not disinfect against Acanthamoeba and other harmful organisms. The plaintiffs sought a refund of the money that California consumers paid to purchase the product. AMO denies plaintiffs' allegations and claims that the solution met FDA requirements.