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.
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.
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