Kona Beer Hawaiian Origin Class Action Settlement

UPDATE 4: On Oct. 3, 2020, Top Class Actions viewers started to receive $10 checks in the mail from the Kona beer class action settlement. Congratulations to everyone who filed a claim and got PAID!

UPDATE 3: On September 3, 2020, the appeals to the Kona Beer Hawaiian Origin Class Action Settlement were dismissed. Keep checking back and let us know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our  Facebook page.

UPDATE 2: On March 3, 2020, an appeal to the Kona Beer Hawaiian Origin Class Action Settlement was filed. 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.  

UPDATE: The Kona Beer Hawaiian Origin Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on February 5, 2020. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.

Consumers can get up to $20 from a Kona Beer class action settlement resolving claims that the Kona Beers are not actually made in Hawaii.

In their complaint, plaintiffs Theodore Broomfield and Simone Zimmer alleged that the company used deceptive representations to portray the Kona Beers as being made in Hawaii when they were allegedly brewed in New Hampshire, Oregon, Tennessee, and Washington state facilities.

In May 2019, Craft Brew Alliance, Inc. agreed to settle these claims.

Under the settlement, class members can recover up to $10 per household if they do not provide proof of purchase and up to $20 per household if they do provide proof of purchase. Proof of purchase may include receipts, a copy of the UPC from the Kona Beer package(s), a copy of the purchase on a credit card statement, and other valid documentation.

In order to receive payment from the Kona Beer class action settlement, Class Members need to submit a valid claim by Oct. 7, 2019. The deadline for exclusion and objection is also Oct. 7, 2019. The final approval hearing for the Kona Beer class action settlement is scheduled for Dec. 19, 2019.

Who’s Eligible

Consumers who purchased any 4-pack, 6-pack, 12-pack, or 24-pack of Kona Beer between Feb. 28, 2013 and June 14, 2019. Single bottles or cans of Kona Beer are not eligible for the settlement.

The following varieties of Kona Beers are included in this settlement: Longboard Island Lager, Hanalei IPA, Castaway IPA, Big Wave Golden Ale, Lemongrass Luau, Wailua Wheat, Fire Rock Pale Ale, Pipeline Porter, Lavaman Red Ale, Koko Brown Ale, Kua Bay IPA, Gold Cliff IPA, Kanaha Blonde Ale, Liquid Aloha Variety Pack, Island Hopper Variety Pack, Happy Mahalo Variety Pack, and Wave Rider Tandem Pack.

Potential Award

Up to $20 with proof of purchase and up to $10 without proof of purchase.

Packs of Kona Beer will receive the following payments based on size:

• $1.25 per unit for a 4-pack of Kona Beer
• $1.25 per unit for a 6-pack of Kona Beer
• $2 per unit for a 12-pack of Kona Beer
• $2.75 per unit for a 24-pack of Kona Beer

Proof of Purchase

Receipts, a copy of the UPC from the Kona Beer package(s), a copy of the purchase on a credit card statement, and other valid documentation. Proof of purchase is not required but can result in higher payments if provided.

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 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

10/7/2019

Case Name

Broomfield, et al. v. Craft Brew Alliance Inc., et al., Case No. 5:17-cv-01027-BLF, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Final Approval Hearing

12/19/2019

UPDATE: The Kona Beer Hawaiian Origin Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on February 5, 2020. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.

UPDATE 2: On March 3, 2020, an appeal to the Kona Beer Hawaiian Origin Class Action Settlement was filed. 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.  

UPDATE 3: On September 3, 2020, the appeals to the Kona Beer Hawaiian Origin Class Action Settlement were dismissed. Keep checking back and let us know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our  Facebook page.

Settlement Website

www.KonaBeerSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Broomfield v. Craft Brew Alliance
c/o CPT Group Inc.
50 Corporate Park
Irvine, CA 92606
KonaBeerSettlement@cptgroup.com
1-888-332-0551

Class Counsel

Timothy J. Peter
Benjamin Heikali
Joshua Nassir
FARUQI & FARUQI LLP

Aubry Wand
THE WAND LAW FIRM PC

Defense Counsel

Tammy B. Webb
John K. Sherk III
Naoki S. Kaneko
SHOOK HARDY & BACON LLP