Poppi Agrees to $8.9 Million Settlement Over False Advertising

Background of the Lawsuit Lead plaintiffs Kristin Cobbs, Sarah Coleman, and Megan Wheeler filed separate lawsuits in 2024, claiming Poppi’s “gut healthy” claims were misleading because the sodas did not contain sufficient prebiotics to provide meaningful health benefits. The cases were consolidated in the U.S.

District Court for the Northern District of California under In re: VNGR Beverage LLC Litigation, Case No. 4:24-cv-03229.

Settlement Terms and Payouts If approved, consumers who purchased Poppi beverages between January 23, 2020, and the settlement notice date will be eligible for cash payments: $0.75 per single can $3 per four-pack $6 per eight-pack $9 per 12- or 15-pack Minimum payout of $5 per household for approved claims Claimants without receipts can receive up to $16 per household; those with proof of purchase have no payout cap.

Detailed claim instructions will be posted on the official settlement website once the court grants preliminary approval. Statements from Plaintiffs and Defense The plaintiffs describe the settlement as “exceptional,” offering “meaningful and quick relief” without the risks of prolonged litigation…