Seagram’s Ginger Ale Class Action Settlement

The Coca-Cola Company has agreed to pay $2.45 million to resolve allegations that their Seagram’s Ginger Ale products are falsely labeled as “Made With Real Ginger.”

Individuals who purchased Seagram’s Ginger Ale between April 1, 2013 and June 13, 2019 are entitled to submit a claim on or before September 5, 2019 to obtain a cash benefit.

Plaintiff Jackie Fitzhenry-Russell filed her class action lawsuit against Coca-Cola in December 2016. She claimed that Seagram’s Ginger Ale is deceptively marketed as “Made with Real Ginger” because the beverage does not contain any real ginger.

Instead of containing real ginger root, an ingredient consumers associate with health benefits, Seagram’s Ginger Ale is reportedly flavored with high fructose corn syrup, citric acid, and a chemical flavoring compound meant to mimic the taste of ginger.

In February 2019, Fitzhenry-Russell and Coca-Cola participated in mediation that resulted in the $2.45 million settlement agreement. Coca-Cola does not admit any wrongdoing by choosing to settle the case against it.

The settlement will provide payments to Seagram’s Ginger Ale purchasers between $4 and $80 per household. The payment amount depends on the number of units claimed and whether or not proof of purchase is provided. More information is available in the “Potential Award” section below.

In order to receive payment from the settlement, Class Members must file a valid claim by Sept. 5, 2019.

In addition to providing payments to Class Members, Coca-Cola has also agreed to remove the “Made from Real Ginger” claim from the Seagram’s Ginger Ale product labeling. Any leftover money from the settlement will be donated to two organizations furthering consumer protection: The National Consumer League and The Better Business Bureau.

The deadline to file a request for exclusion or object to the settlement is Sept. 5, 2019. The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Oct. 3, 2019.

Who’s Eligible

Individuals who purchased any flavor of Seagram’s Ginger Ale product between April 1, 2013 and June 13, 2019. A 2-liter bottle, a 20-ounce bottle, a 12-pack of 12-ounce cans, or a 10-pack of 7.5-ounce cans are considered a single unit of the product.

Potential Award

Up to $80 per household.

Claimants will be compensated up to $0.80 per unit purchased. Claims for 1-5 units will be compensated with $4. If Claimants do not provide proof of purchase with their claim, they can claim up to 13 units per household to receive a payment of $10.40.

With proof of purchase, Class Members can collect up to $80 for 100 units – as long as at least 87 of these units are accompanied with proof of purchase.

Proof of Purchase

Proof of purchase is required for consumers who wish to claim more than 13 units. Proof of purchase is a receipt or other documentation from a third-party commercial source that reasonably establishes the fact and date of purchase of the products.

Claim Form

CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »

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 requirements (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

9/5/2019

Case Name

Fitzhenry-Russell, et al. v. The Coca-Cola Company, Case No. 5:17-cv-00603-EJD, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Final Hearing

10/3/2019

UPDATE: The Seagram’s Ginger Ale Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on October 3, 2019. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.

UPDATE 2: On Feb. 27, 2020, Top Class Actions viewers started receiving checks from the Seagram’s Ginger Ale class action settlement worth $10.40. Congratulations to everyone who filed a claim and got PAID!

Settlement Website

www.GingerAleSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Seagram’s Ginger Ale Settlement
RG/2 Claims Administration LLC
P.O. Box 59479
Philadelphia, PA 19102-9479
[email protected]
(844) 979-7303

Class Counsel

Marie McCrary
Seth Safier
Adam Gutride
GUTRIDE SAFIER LLP
100 Pine Street, Suite 1250
San Francisco, CA 94111
Tel: 415-639-9090
Email: [email protected]
www.gutridesafier.com

Defense Counsel

Steven A. Zalesin
Michelle Cohen
PATTERSON BELKNAP WEBB & TYLER LLP

Tammy Webb
SHOOK HARDY & BACON LLP