A&W Concentrate Co. and Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. agreed to a $15 million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims they falsely advertised their root beer and cream soda as containing real vanilla.
The plaintiffs allege the A&W root beer and cream soda products were misleadingly labeled as containing aged vanilla when they are actually made using ethyl vanillin, an artificial vanilla flavoring.
The defendants deny any wrongdoing and assert their root beer and cream soda labeling is proper but agreed to the settlement to avoid continuing litigation.
A&W Root Beer, Cream Soda Vanilla False Advertising Class Action Lawsuit
- Who’s Eligible:
- U.S. residents who, between Feb. 7, 2016, and June 2, 2023, purchased, in the U.S., for personal use and not for resale, one or more A&W Root Beer or Cream Soda products that contained the statement “made with aged vanilla” on their label.
- Estimated Amount: Up to $25
- Proof of Purchase:
- Proof is not required to make a claim; however, those who wish to provide proof must provide objectively verifiable documentation of a transaction that reflects the purchase of one or more products during the class period, establishes the number of units purchased and shows the purchase occurred during the class period.
- Claim Form Deadline: 10/18/2023
- Case Name & Number:
- Sharpe, et al. v. A&W Concentrate Co., et al., Case No. 1:19-cv-00768-BMC, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- How to file a claim:
- Head over to the Claim Form.
- Read over the claim form to see if you are eligible.
- Complete the claim form with your info.
- Submit your claim form to receive your potential award!
(Click here to file a claim)
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