The deadline to submit a claim in Poppi soda’s $8.9 million class-action lawsuit is quickly approaching. Most Read from Fast Company 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. ...

Core Points - The Poppi soda class-action lawsuit involves a claim of improper marketing and labeling against VNGR Beverage, LLC, the former owner of Poppi, alleging that the product was marketed as "gut healthy" without scientific backing [3][4] - The lawsuit has a settlement amount of $8.9 million, with a deadline for eligible customers to file claims by September 26, 2025 [2][6] - PepsiCo, Inc. acquired Poppi for $1.95 billion in May 2023, which adds a significant context to the lawsuit and its implications for the beverage industry [4] Settlement Details - Customers who purchased Poppi beverages between January 23, 2020, and July 18, 2025, are eligible for settlement payments [6] - Settlement payments without proof of purchase can be up to $16 per household, while payments with proof of purchase vary based on the quantity purchased [8][11] - The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for November 20, 2025, and payments will be distributed within 90 days after the settlement is finalized [9]