Did you receive a notice about Celsius? Did you receive a mail about a class action settlement to resolve Celsius Lawsuit? This review will help you partake in the class action settlement after confirming the authenticity of the mail.
What Is Celsius Class Action Settlement?
A settlement has been reached against Celsius Holdings, Inc. (“Defendant”) alleging Defendant labels its products misleadingly, including by describing them as containing “No Preservatives” despite containing citric acid. Defendant denies the allegations and contends that it added citric acid to its products only to add flavor and not as a preservative. The Court did not rule in favor of either side. The parties agreed to the Settlement to avoid the expense and risks of the lawsuit.
The name of the case is Hezi v. Celsius Holdings, Inc.UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK | CASE NO. 1:21-CV-09892-VM.
What Is This Class Action All About?
With Court approval, the Settlement provides a Cash Award to Class Members that submit a valid and timely Claim Form. Class Members who previously purchased a can of Product during the Class Period may submit a Claim to receive One Dollar ($1.00) for each can of Product.
Class Members who previously purchased Celsius On-The-Go or Flo Fusion powdered drinks, which typically are sold in packages of 14, may submit a Claim to receive $5.00 per package of 14. Class Members who submit approved Claims with receipts will be capped at a Cash Award of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) per household. Class Members who previously purchased a Product but who cannot produce a receipt may submit a Claim to receive up to Twenty Dollars ($20.00) per household.
Who Is Eligible?
This settlement benefits all individuals who purchased A Celsius Beverage or Powdered Drink Between January 1, 2015 And November 23, 2022.
You are a Class Member if you are a resident of the United States who purchased any Celsius beverage, for personal or household consumption and not for resale or distribution, including the original Celsius beverages (at times labeled “Celsius Live Fit”), Celsius Heat, Celsius BCAA+Energy, and Celsius with Stevia), as well as Celsius On-The-Go and Flo Fusion powdered drinks (“Products”), between January 1, 2015 and November 23, 2022.
How To Be Part of This Settlement
Class members must submit a valid and timely claim on the settlement website in order in this class action settlement. A Claim Form must be submitted online or postmarked by February 13, 2023.
Excluding yourself is the only option that allows you to be part of any other lawsuit against Defendant about the legal claims in this case. You must send a letter by mail saying you want to be excluded. You can’t ask to be excluded at the website or on the phone.
You may also object to any part of this Settlement. Objections must be mailed to the Class Administrator and postmarked no later than February 13, 2023
What Is The Pay For This Settlement?
The pay for this settlement varies and the proof of purchase is not necessary.
If you do nothing, you will not be eligible to receive any benefits. You will also give up rights to be part of any other lawsuit against Defendant about the legal claims in this case.
Conclusion
As you submit your claim to the settlement website, just like Samsung Ice Maker class action settlement we have reviewed, you’re doing so under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. You may ask the Court for permission for you or your attorney to speak about your objection at the Final Fairness Hearing. You can do this only if you don’t exclude yourself.
