POPPI drinkers have days left to claim their piece of an $8.9 million settlement over allegations of misleading advertising.
The drinks company has been accused of incorrectly describing its product as “gut healthy”.
Poppi has not admitted to any wrongdoing in the case[/caption]
Americans have until September 26 to claim in the Poppi class action lawsuit.
Claimants have argued that Poppi incorrectly labeled its drinks as being healthy for the gut when this was not the case.
Poppi’s drinks contain prebiotics, which are food compounds that encourage the production of beneficial microorganisms in the gut.
The lawsuit says that Poppi contains too few prebiotics and too much sugar to be considered healthy.
It is further claimed that Poppi’s healthy advertising is not backed up by sufficient scientific evidence.
Plaintiffs say that this could put consumers at a higher risk of issues such as obesity and type 2 diabetes
Poppi has not admitted to any wrongdoing but is paying out the sum to settle the claims against it.
The brand has long positioned itself as a healthier alternative to the likes of Coca-Cola and Pepsi.
Coca-Cola recently debuted its Simply Pop beverage in February in select areas of the US.
This is designed to be the company’s answer to the healthy drinks market, with fruit juice, vitamins, and prebiotic fiber.
Coca-Cola has advertised it as gut healthy, the same claim that Poppi made on its cans.
PAY DAY
The Poppi settlement benefits customers who bought any flavor of Poppi between January 23, 2020, and July 18, 2025.
Class members are eligible to receive financial payment in accordance with the number Poppi drinks they bought during the time period.
Those who can provide proof of purchase can earn up to $0.75 per single can, $3 per four-pack, $6 per eight-pack and $9 per 12- or 15-pack.
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.
In this instance, a proof of purchase could be something like a bank statement or receipt showing that you bought the items.
The total payment to be given out to each claimant is subject to pro rata, or proportional, conditions.
This means that the more claimants who do apply successfully, the less each person will be paid.
Those who are not able to provide proof of purchase are subject to a reimbursement cap of $16, so anyone can make money off of this lawsuit.
CLAIM DEADLINE
If you do not submit a claim form by the given deadline, you will not be eligible to receive any form of payment.
Filing a knowingly false claim is harming the rest of the class pool.
The final hearing will take place on November 20, and you can find out more by going to the claim website.
Americans have until September 26 to claim in the Poppi class action lawsuit[/caption]
