Coffee Service
Keurig K-Cup consumers eligible for settlement
August 9, 2022
A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit known as Smith v. Keurig Green Mountain, Inc., Case No. 4:18-CV-06690-HSG, in United States District Court for the Northern District of California, according to a press release provided by Kroll Settlement Administration regarding the K Cup Recyclable Settlement.
The plaintiff alleges that K Cup coffee pods were labeled as being recyclable when they were not widely recyclable. Keurig denies any wrongdoing but has agreed to a settlement to avoid the expense of continued litigation.
Consumers are considered settlement class members if they purchased K Cup coffee pods labeled as recyclable in the U.S. for personal, family or household purposes between June 8, 2016 and Aug. 8, 2022.
The settlement provides $10 million to pay valid claims, along with claims administrator costs, attorney fees and class representative awards.
With proof of purchase, class members can get $3.50 per 100 pods, up to $36 maximum per household, or they can get $6 minimum per household regardless of quantity purchased.
Without proof of purchase, class members can get $5 per household. In each case, they must submit a valid claim form by Jan. 9, 2023. The actual amount received may vary based on the total number of claims filed.
Keurig also agrees to include the following qualifying statement when it makes any recycling representation in connection with selling the pods: "Check Locally — Not Recycled in Many Communities."
