A $15 million class-action lawsuit settlement was brought on to resolve claims that A&W and Keurig Dr Pepper falsely advertised root beer and cream soda products, and those interested in filing a claim have five days to do so.
To qualify, you must have purchased at least one A&W root beer or cream soda that included the label “Made With Aged Vanilla,” with diet and zero sugar versions counting, between Feb. 7, 2016, and June 2, 2023. Those interested in financial compensation must file a claim form by Oct. 18.
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The lawsuit was first launched in 2020 over allegations that the company had misleading advertising by labeling products as “Made With Aged Vanilla,” but the soda is made with a synthetic ingredient called ethyl vanillin, not real aged vanilla.
In a preliminary hearing, the beverage company said its products were not untruthful or misleading, claiming “purchasers did not pay a ‘premium’ for the products as a result of any misrepresentations.”
The minimum cash payment for this settlement is $5.50, and the maximum is $25. Applicants who file a claim without proof of purchase will receive a payment of $5.50, while customers with proof of purchase can get up to $25.
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Interested customers can file their claim form at rootbeerandcreamsodasettlement.com. The final hearing will take place on Oct. 19, and payment dates will be announced after a decision is reached.
Claim forms must be submitted online or postmarked by the deadline. This class-action claim does not require proof of purchase to be eligible for the minimum compensation.
