The deadline to submit a claim in Poppi soda’s $8.9 million class-action lawsuit is quickly approaching.
Qualifying customers have until this Friday, September 26, to file a claim in the class-action lawsuit against Poppi’s former owner, Vngr Beverage LLC. The suit alleges that the low-sugar, prebiotic soda was “improperly marketed” and labeled as “gut healthy,” a claim that is not scientifically backed, leading customers to purchase products they would not have otherwise.
The company argued its labeling is truthful and accurate, and denied any liability or wrongdoing, according to the lawsuit website and court records obtained by USA Today.
It’s worth noting that PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) acquired Poppi in a deal valued at $1.95 billion in May of this year.
What is Poppi?
Poppi is a low-calorie sparkling beverage, or “soda,” that combines apple cider vinegar, 5 grams or less of sugar, and prebiotics, which makers define as “a special type of fiber that can act as food for healthy bacteria in your gut . . . from agave inulin and cassava root fiber.”
Cans contain 35 calories or less and come in traditional soda flavors such as root beer, cream soda, and classic cola, as well as new flavors like cherry limeade, raspberry rose, and ginger lime.
Who is eligible for the Poppi settlement?
Customers who purchased any one of the beverages, including all flavors and package sizes, between January 23, 2020, and July 18, 2025, are eligible for a payment in the class-action settlement.
How can I file a claim in the Poppi lawsuit?
Eligible customers can submit a claim up until this Friday, September 26. The only way to receive a payment for eligible purchases is through the settlement.
If customers want to opt out of the settlement, they must submit a completed form by postal mail to the settlement administrator by the deadline.
How much are the settlement payments?
According to the claims website, without a valid proof of purchase (i.e., a receipt), a household will be reimbursed up to a total of $16. (A “household” means any number of persons occupying the same dwelling unit.)
With a proof of purchase, the breakdown is as follows:
- Up to $0.75 per single can purchased
- $3 per four-pack purchased
- $6 per eight-pack purchased
- $9 per 12- or 15-pack purchased
When will customers receive payment?
While filing a claim does not automatically guarantee payment, a final approval hearing will be held on November 20, 2025.
If the court approves the settlement and there are no appeals, then payments on approved claims will be distributed within 90 days after the settlement is no longer subject to appeal or review, unless the court orders otherwise.