Keurig $1.85 Million Lawsuit Settlement; Here’s How You Can Claim

Keurig Canada has agreed to pay $1.85 million to settle a lawsuit that accused the company of misleading customers about the recyclability of its popular K-Cup coffee pods.

The proposed settlement, announced this week, could mean a small payout for Canadian consumers who purchased Keurig pods, machines, or brewing systems between June 8, 2016, and now.

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice certified the class action on October 22, 2025, pending final approval at a hearing scheduled for December 8, 2025.

The lawsuit alleged that Keurig’s marketing gave customers the impression that its single-use coffee pods were recyclable in all Canadian municipalities, even though they are only accepted in a few regions, such as British Columbia and Quebec.

In its statement, Keurig Canada denied any wrongdoing but said it agreed to settle to “avoid the uncertainties, risks, and costs of further litigation.”

The company also confirmed it will change its product packaging and advertisements to provide clearer information about recyclability.

The controversy stems from earlier action by the Competition Bureau of Canada, which in 2022 fined Keurig $3 million and required the company to donate $800,000 to an environmental charity for similar claims about its K-Cup pods.

The Bureau found that Keurig’s recycling instructions did not accurately reflect municipal recycling standards across most of Canada.

How Canadians Can Claim a Payout from Keurig Lawsuit?

If the court approves the settlement, Canadians who bought K-Cup pods or brewers during the eligibility period can file a claim online.

Customers without proof of purchase can receive up to $7 per claim for pods.

Customers with proof of purchase can receive $0.50 for every 10 pods, up to a maximum of $50 per claim.

Those who submit proof of purchase for both a Keurig brewer and pods bought during the same period can claim up to $25 per brewer.

Proof of purchase can include receipts, email confirmations, or shipping records. The official claim form will be available once the court approves the settlement, and consumers will have 180 days to submit it.

Keurig says it will also make packaging changes to ensure customers understand that K-Cup pods are recyclable only in select municipalities, urging consumers to check local recycling rules before disposal.

The settlement marks another chapter in Keurig’s ongoing efforts to rebuild trust after years of criticism over its environmental impact.

While the payout per customer will be small, consumer advocates say the case underscores a growing pushback against greenwashing, misleading environmental claims used to market products.

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