What Is This Lawsuit About?

A proposed Settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit called Banks, et al. v. R.C. Bigelow, Inc., Case No. 2:20-cv-06208-SVW (RAOx). The lawsuit alleges that Defendant R.C. Bigelow, Inc. (“Bigelow”) falsely and deceptively advertised certain of its tea products as Manufactured in the USA. Bigelow denies the allegations in the lawsuit. The Parties have agreed to settle the lawsuit to avoid the uncertainties, expenses and expenditure of resources associated with further litigation.

Who Is in the Class?

If you purchased any Bigelow Tea Products at a retail store in California from October 17, 2017 to July 31, 2023, you may be a Settlement Class Member. “Bigelow Tea Products” include any 18/20 count box of Bigelow Earl Grey Black Tea Caffeine, Green Tea Caffeine, Constant Comment Black Tea Caffeine, Green Lemon Tea Caffeine, Vanilla Chai Black Tea Caffeine, English Tea Time Black Tea Caffeine, Spiced Chai Black Tea Caffeine, French Vanilla Black Tea Caffeine, or Vanilla Caramel Black Tea Caffeine, labeled as “Manufactured in the USA 100% American Family Owned.”

What Does the Settlement Provide?

The Settlement provides monetary compensation to Class Members who submit valid and timely Claim Forms. Class Members who submit a timely and valid Claim Form with Proof of Purchase can recover up to $20, depending on the number of eligible Bigelow Tea Products purchased. Class Members who submit a timely and valid Claim Form without Proof of Purchase can recover up to $10, depending on the number of eligible Bigelow Tea Products purchased.