A COCA-COLA rival is set to pay out a whopping $8.9 million settlement to soda drinkers over a false advertising claim.
Americans have a massive window in which they could’ve been impacted, and they don’t even need a receipt to get paid.
A Coca-Cola rival is set to pay out a whopping $8.9 million settlement to soda drinkers over a false advertising claim[/caption]
The soda brand Poppi has agreed to to pay out the multi-million-dollar settlement after allegations that it falsely advertised itself.
Poppi was accused of wrongly describing its sparkling prebiotic drink as “gut healthy”.
Claimants have said that this description was not backed up by any sort of scientific evidence.
It is important to note that Poppi has not admitted any wrongdoing, and is instead paying out the $8.9 million to settle the claims.
In this class action, there is a multi-year window in which you might have been impacted.
This means that more people will be eligible to claim.
The Poppi settlement benefits consumers who purchased any flavor or package size of Poppi beverages.
This must have happened between January 23, 2020, and July 18, 2025.
HOW MUCH WILL YOU BE PAID?
Under the terms of the settlement, class members are eligible to receive a cash payment based on the number of Poppi products they bought.
If you can provide proof of purchase you will get up to $0.75 per single can, $3 per four-pack, $6 per eight-pack and $9 per 12- or 15-pack.
Proof or purchase could be something like a receipt or digital bank transaction proving you bought a Poppi product during the time period.
But exact payments will vary depending on how many people file a claim.
This will likely be a pro rata payment, which means a proportional payment, with everyone paid equally.
This means that the more people who file a claim, the less money there will be for each person.
What’s a class-action settlement?
Class action lawsuits offer groups of people, or ‘classes,’ a way to band together in court.
These suits are often brought by one or a few people who allege a company or other entity has wronged a large group of people.
When a suit becomes a class action, it extends to all “class members,” or people who may have similar complaints to those who filed the suit.
Companies often settle class actions – offering payment to class members who typically waive their right to pursue further legal action by accepting money.
These payout agreements frequently include statements by the defendant denying wrongdoing. Companies tend to settle class actions to avoid the costs of further litigation.
Pollution, discrimination, or false advertising are a few examples of what can land a class action on a company’s doorstep.
Less claimants in this suit means a higher payout per individual.
You do not need proof of purchase to get some cash, but there is a $16 payment cap if you cannot show proof.
WHEN IS THE CLAIM DEADLINE?
If you wish to file a claim in this class action, there is a strict deadline in which you must do it by.
Without a claim by this date, you will not be considered for any type of payment in this class action.
The claim deadline is set for September 26, 2025, and the final hearing will take place on November 20.
You should not submit a fraudulent or false claim, as you will be harming eligible class members.
