Lyons Magnus specialty drinks $3.5M class action lawsuit settlement

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Lyons Magnus has agreed to a $3.5 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit claiming it failed to disclose suspected bacterial contamination in some of its specialty drink products, and no proof of purchase is required for consumers to benefit.

The class includes anyone who purchased a covered product for personal, family or household use, and not for resale, in the United States between April 1, 2021, and Oct. 27, 2022. A list of covered products is available on the settlement website. 

Lyons Magnus offers a range of fruit, beverage and cocoa-based products, such as syrups, beverages and frozen desserts.

The company denies all allegations of wrongdoing but has agreed to the settlement to resolve the claims.

Under the settlement terms, class members who submit a valid claim with proof of purchase are eligible to receive the full purchase price for each unit of covered product on the proof of purchase, including taxes.

Those who submit a valid claim with no proof of purchase are eligible to receive up to the average retail price for up to two covered products per household, plus a 10% allowance for sales tax as determined by the defendant.

Payments may be increased or decreased pro rata based on the number of claims filed.

The deadline to opt out of or object to the Lyons Magnus class action lawsuit settlement is Feb. 9, 2024.

A final approval hearing is scheduled to take place April 9, 2024.

The deadline to submit a claim is Feb. 9, 2024.

Who’s Eligible

Anyone who purchased a covered product for personal, family or household use, and not for resale, in the United States between April 1, 2021, and Oct. 27, 2022. 

Potential Award

TBD.

Proof of Purchase

An itemized retail sales receipt or other document that shows, at a minimum, the purchase of a covered product, the purchase price, and the date and place of purchase.

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

02/09/2024

Case Name

Catalano v. Lyons Magnus LLC, Case No. 7:22-cv-06867-KMK, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

Final Hearing

04/09/2024

Settlement Website

SpecialtyDrinkSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Lyons Magnus Settlement Administrator
1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA 19103
1-866-865-8202

Class Counsel

THE SULTZER LAW GROUP PC

LEVIN, SEDRAN AND BERMAN LLP

POULIN WILLEY ANASTOPOULO

BRADLEY/GROMBACHER LLP

AYLSTOCK WITKIN KREIS AND OVERHOLTZ

Defense Counsel

Ross A. Wilson
Gary E. Becker
DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP