Mueller kitchen products false advertising $800K class action settlement

Update:

• The final approval hearing for this settlement has been rescheduled for March 7, 2024.

Aterian agreed to pay $800,000 to resolve a class action lawsuit claiming Mueller kitchen products are falsely advertised as made in Austria, and no proof of purchase is required for consumers to benefit from the settlement.

The class action lawsuit settlement benefits consumers who purchased various Mueller kitchen products between Dec. 9, 2018, and Aug. 23, 2023. A full list of covered products can be found on the settlement website.

Plaintiffs claim Aterian used an image of the Austrian flag and the name “Austria” to mislead consumers into believing Mueller kitchen products were made in Austria. The class action lawsuit contends the plaintiffs and other consumers paid more for Mueller home appliances and other products based on these representations. 

Mueller is a kitchen products brand owned by Aterian.

Aterian hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $800,000 settlement to resolve the false advertising class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the settlement, class members can receive a $7.50 cash payment or a $15 voucher per product. Regardless of which option they choose, claimants can receive compensation for up to two products, resulting in a maximum payment of $15 in cash or $30 in vouchers. 

No proof of purchase is required to benefit from this class action lawsuit settlement.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Jan. 30, 2024.

The final approval hearing for the settlement has been rescheduled for March 7, 2024.

In order to receive a settlement payment, class members must submit a valid claim form by Jan. 30, 2024.

Who’s Eligible

Consumers who purchased various Mueller products between Dec. 9, 2018, and Aug. 23, 2023. 

A full list of covered products can be found on the settlement website.

Potential Award

$15 cash payment or $30 in vouchers

Proof of Purchase

N/A

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

01/30/2024

Case Name

Dorcas v. Aterian Inc., Case No. CIVSB2222117, in the California Superior Court for San Bernardino County

Final Hearing

Rescheduled to 03/07/2024

Settlement Website

MuellerSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Aterian Class Action Settlement Administrator
c/o A.B. Data Ltd.
P.O. Box 173096,
Milwaukee, WI 53217
info@MuellerSettlement.com
877-933-2881

Class Counsel

Lisa Omoto
FARUQI & FARUQI LLP

Defense Counsel

Patrick J Somers
KENDAL BRILL & KELLY LLP