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CUSTOMERS who bought ice cream made by Breyers could get a distribution from a settlement pot.
The direct payment opportunity comes after a class action lawsuit was recently filed against parent company Conopoco Inc.
Breyers has come under fire over alleged false advertisement[/caption]
Its parent company recently reached a settlement deal after a lawsuit (stock image)[/caption]
Conopco Inc. operates as Unilever Home & Personal Care USA and owns several ice cream brands like Breyers, Ben & Jerry’s, and Magnum.
Breyers sells a variety of flavors at retail giants nationwide.
Plaintiffs in the suit claimed that Conopco Inc. had falsely advertised on its Breyers Natural Vanilla ice cream tubs, as it allegedly only contained vanilla flavoring, not the natural vanilla plant.
Conopco Inc. did not admit any wrongdoing in the case but agreed to an $8.85 million settlement to resolve the claims and avoid further legal costs.
ELIGIBILITY
Those who are eligible to receive money from the settlement pot must meet at least two crucial requirements.
First, they must’ve bought Breyers Natural Vanilla ice cream specifically.
The purchases must’ve also been made between April 21, 2016, and August 14, 2024.
That leaves a relatively large window, so customers must double-check their previous grocery trips to verify.
PROOF OF PURCHASE
While it isn’t required to have any kind of receipts, credit card statements, or other documentation to prove transactions with Breyers Natural Vanilla ice cream, it could result in more cash being paid out.
Those without any proof can claim up to eight purchases of Breyers Natural Vanilla for a total of $8.
With receipts or other valid documentation, the amount of claims can be unlimited.
That means the payout amount for some could be quite large.
Eligible claimants can also select if their distribution is sent to them through Venmo, Zelle, or even Amazon.
FILING A CLAIM
To submit a claim, customers can head to the settlement website created for the false advertising case.
What's a class-action settlement?
Class action lawsuits offer groups of people, or 'classes,' a way to band together in court.
These suits are often brought by one or a few people who allege a company or other entity has wronged a large group of people.
When a suit becomes a class action, it extends to all “class members,” or people who may have similar complaints to those who filed the suit.
Companies often settle class actions – offering payment to class members who typically waive their right to pursue further legal action by accepting money.
These payout agreements frequently include statements by the defendant denying wrongdoing. Companies tend to settle class actions to avoid the costs of further litigation.
Pollution, discrimination, or false advertising are a few examples of what can land a class action on a company’s doorstep.
They can then elect to file online or through the mail after downloading a copy of the claim form, filling it out, and sending it to the address listed for the claim administrator.
Mail-in forms also must be signed and dated.
The deadline to file is set for February 19, 2025.
Those who wish to exclude or object must act fast, as that deadline is in just days on October 31, 2024.
A final hearing for the Breyers settlement is also scheduled for November 21, 2024.
Americans should also remain aware of other settlements with approaching deadlines to file a claim.
Dental patients have until November 8 to file a claim in a data breach settlement, sending out payments of up to $6,000.
Those who bought Clif Bars could also get a cash distribution from a $12 million settlement if they file by November 24.
