by Kandiss Edwards
January 10, 2026
The drink contains substances corresponding to citric and ascorbic acids that plaintiffs alleged perform as preservatives.
An vitality drink model co-owned by actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has agreed to a $3 million class motion settlement after it was accused of deceptive prospects about its product labeling.
The settlement resolves claims that ZOA Vitality’s advertising, together with the labeling of its drinks as containing “0 Preservatives,” was misleading. The drink contains substances corresponding to citric and ascorbic acids that plaintiffs alleged perform as preservatives. ZOA denied the allegations, saying its labeling was “truthful, correct, and compliant with relevant legislation” and agreeing to the settlement to keep away from additional litigation threat.
Beneath the proposed settlement, individuals who bought ZOA vitality drinks in america for private use between March 1, 2021, and Nov. 21, 2025, could also be eligible for funds in the event that they file legitimate claims, in keeping with the settlement web site. Claimants with proof of buy can obtain as much as $150 per family, whereas these with out receipts could also be eligible for as much as $10 per family, in keeping with settlement particulars printed on-line.
Claims have to be submitted by Feb. 20 and customers who want to object to or choose out of the settlement should accomplish that by Feb. 13. The ultimate approval listening to within the case is scheduled for March 26, within the U.S. District Court docket for the Northern District of California.
The lawsuit was filed in late 2023 by a client who alleged that ZOA’s preservative-free claims have been deceptive. The suspicion prompted a category motion on behalf of others who purchased the product. ZOA is an vitality drink model launched in 2021 and co-founded by Johnson. It’s marketed as sugar-free and formulated with pure caffeine, amino acids, and nutritional vitamins.
As a part of the settlement, prospects ought to go to the official claims web site or contact the claims administrator for the mandatory varieties and directions.
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