Beck’s Beer Class Action Settlement

Anheuser-Busch has agreed to settle a Beck’s class action lawsuit alleging they misrepresented to consumers that Beck’s beer is brewed in and imported from Germany. If you purchased Beck’s Pilsner, Beck’s Dark, Beck’s Light, and/or Beck’s Oktoberfest between May 1, 2011 and June 23, 2015, you may be entitled to a cash payment from the class action settlement.

Plaintiff Francisco Rene Marty filed the class action lawsuit, which alleges Anheuser-Busch engaged in deceptive marketing and charged premium prices for its Beck’s beer products by stating the product was “brewed in Germany” even though it was actually domestically brewed.

Anheuser-Busch denies all allegations of wrongdoing and maintains that its conduct was lawful. However, it has agreed to settle the Beck’s beer class action lawsuit to avoid the expense and risk of litigation.

In addition to providing cash benefits to Class Members who submit timely and valid claims, Anheuser-Busch has also agreed to modify its labeling to indicate the product is “Brewed in the USA”. The company also agreed to modify the back panel of the beers’ labels.

If you wish to exclude yourself from or object to the Beck’s beer class action settlement, you must do so no later than Nov. 20, 2015.

Who’s Eligible

Class Members of the Anheuser-Busch Beck’s beer settlement include anyone in the United States who purchased Beck’s Pilsner, Beck’s Dark, Beck’s Light, and/or Beck’s Oktoberfest between May 1, 2011 and June 23, 2015.

Potential Award

Up to $50.

Class Members who submit a Claim Form with proof of purchase will be entitled to a partial refund cash payment as follows, up to a maximum of $50.00 per Class Household.

1. Six pack of 12 oz. bottles or cans: $.50 each
2. Four pack of 16 oz. cans: $.50 each
3. Twelve pack of 12 oz. bottles or cans: $1.00 each
4. Fifteen pack of 12 oz. bottles or cans: $1.25 each
5. Twenty pack of 12 oz. bottles: $1.75
6. Individual bottle or cans: $0.10 each

A Settlement Class Member who does not have valid proof of purchase of Beck’s Beer will be entitled to the following refunds, up to a maximum of $12.00 per Class Household:

1. Six pack of 12 oz. bottles or cans: $.50 each
2. Four pack of 16 oz. cans: $.50 each
3. Twelve pack of 12 oz. bottles or cans: $1.00 each
4. Fifteen pack of 12 oz. bottles or cans: $1.25 each
5. Twenty pack of 12 oz. bottles: $1.75
6. Individual bottle or cans: $0.10 each

NOTE: A “Settlement Class Household” means family members, or extended family members, living under the same roof and for whom purchases of Beck’s beer were collectively made.

Proof of Purchase

N/A. However, Class Members who do not provide proof of purchase will be limited to a payment of $12 per Class Household.

Claim Form

CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »

Claim Form Deadline

11/20/2015

Case Name

Francisco Rene Marty, et al. v. Anheuser-Busch Companies LLC, Case No. 13-cv-23656, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Final Hearing

10/20/2015

UPDATE: The Beck’s beer class action settlement was granted final approval on Oct. 20, 2015.

UPDATE 2: On Apr. 20, 2016, the Beck’s Beer Class Action Settlement is currently under appeal.  Claims will not be paid until all appeals are exhausted.  We appreciate your ongoing  patience. Top Class Actions will continue to provide updates as we learn more.  Keep checking back and let us know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our  Facebook page.

UPDATE 3: On Apr. 27, 2016, a viewer reported receiving the following message from the Settlement Administrator: “The appeals process has recently been resolved. We do not have an estimated distribution date, but we are prepping for a Class Distribution within the next month or so.”  Top Class Actions will continue to provide updates as we learn more.  Keep checking back and let us know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page. 

UPDATE 4: On July 2, 2016, Top Class Actions readers who filed a claim for the Beck’s beer class action settlement started receiving checks worth as much as $12. 

Settlement Website

www.BecksBeerSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Marty v. Anheuser Busch Companies, LLC Claims Administrator
P.O. Box 43368
Providence, RI 02940-3368
888-881-0318

Class Counsel

Thomas A. Tucker Ronzetti, Esq.
KOZYAK, TROPIN & THROCKMORTON, LLP

Defense Counsel

Stanley H. Wakshlag, Esq.
KENNY NACHWALTER, P.A

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