Coming Soon: Poppi $8.9M No Proof Class Action Settlement

If you purchased Poppi beverages in the United States between January 23, 2020, and the Settlement Notice Date, you qualify to claim up to $16 from a class action settlement.

VNGR Beverage, LLC, doing business as Poppi, has agreed to pay $8.9 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging that the company misleadingly advertised its beverages as "gut healthy." The lawsuit claims that consumers were misled into purchasing Poppi products or paying more for them than they otherwise would have, based on these health-related claims.

Who is eligible for a Poppi settlement payment?

You are eligible to file a claim if you meet the following criteria:

• You purchased Poppi beverages, any flavor or package size, in the United States.
• Your purchase occurred between January 23, 2020, and the Settlement Notice Date.
• You bought the beverages for personal or household use, not for resale or distribution.

How much is the Poppi class action payout?

• Pro Rata Cash Payments, final amount determined by the number of claims filed:
• Single Can Unit: $0.75 per can
• 4-pack Unit: $3.00 per pack
• 8-pack Unit: $6.00 per pack
• 12-pack or 15-pack Unit: $9.00 per pack

• No proof of purchase claims will receive a minimum of $5 up to $16, depending on the number of products claimed.
• Claims with proof have no payment amount cap.
• One claim per household will be accepted.

How to claim a Poppi class action rebate

• To receive a Poppi settlement payment you must submit a claim form, which will be made available once the settlement website is active.
• Class members will be able to file a claim online or can print the claim form and mail it to the settlement administrator.

Settlement Administrator's mailing address: To be announced

Is proof required to submit a settlement claim?

Yes, if you wish to claim more than the $16 maximum with no proof per household, you must provide proof of purchase.

Supporting documentation should be receipts or proof from a third-party commercial source (such as a store or online shopper data) showing the date and cost of purchase.

Payout options

You can choose to receive your compensation through one of the following methods:

• PayPal
• Venmo
• Zelle
• ACH Transfer (direct deposit)
• Paper check

$8.9 Million Poppi settlement fund breakdown

The $8,900,000 settlement fund will cover the following:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys' fees: Up to $2,670,000
• Attorneys' expenses: Up to $30,000
• Service awards to class representatives: Up to $5,000 for each Plaintiff, no more than a total of $20,000
• Payments to approved claimants: Remaining settlement funds

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: 60 calendar days after the claim form becomes available
• Fairness Hearing: Date to be announced

When is the Poppi Beverage class action settlement payment date?

A final fairness hearing date will be set by the court. Payments will be issued within 120 days after the settlement receives final approval.

Why was Poppi sued over "gut healthy" claims?

The lawsuit against VNGR Beverage, LLC (Poppi) alleges that the company falsely marketed its beverages as "gut healthy," misleading consumers into making purchases based on these claims. Poppi denies these allegations and asserts that its labeling is truthful, however agreed to settle this class action to avoid the uncertainties and costs of continuing litigation.

Sources

1. Official Settlement Website: www.poppisettlement.com
2. Class Notice Document from the United States District Court, Northern District of California