Joint Juice $19.16M False Advertising Class Action Settlement

Consumers who purchased Joint Juice glucosamine supplements in New York between Dec. 5, 2013, and Dec. 28, 2021, may be eligible to claim approximately $50 per product from a class action settlement.

Premier Nutrition Corp. agreed to pay $19.16 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it falsely advertised the joint health benefits of its Joint Juice products.

Who can file a claim?

Class members must have purchased any Joint Juice product in New York between Dec. 5, 2013, and Dec. 28, 2021 (inclusive).

Eligible Joint Juice products include:

• Drops
• On the Go! powder mix stick packets (seven-pack or 30-pack)
• Easy shot liquid concentrate (1-liter bottle)
• Extra strength easy shot liquid concentrate (1-liter bottle)
• Ready-to-drink beverage bottles (six-pack or 30-pack)
• Extra strength ready-to-drink beverage bottles (six-pack or 24-pack)

There are two groups of class members:

• Direct payment class members: Individuals identified through retailer records who received a postcard or email notice. These members will automatically receive a payment based on the number of Joint Juice units recorded in retailer records as shown in the notice they received.
• Claim-in class members: Individuals who did not receive a notice but purchased Joint Juice in New York during the covered time frame. These members must file a claim to receive compensation.

Who is excluded from the class?

• Any person or entity who purchased Joint Juice for resale
• Anyone who purchased Join Juice outside New York (there is a separate settlement for purchases in other states)
• Anyone who timely and properly excludes themselves from the class

How much can class members get?

Each eligible class member can claim approximately $50 per Joint Juice unit purchased in New York during the covered period.

• Direct payment class members will automatically receive payment for the number of units shown in their notice. If they purchased more units than indicated, they can file a claim for the additional units.
• Claim-in class members can claim up to six units without providing receipts. For more than six units, they must submit proof of purchase for each additional unit.

The settlement administrator may adjust the actual payment class members receive depending on the total number of claims filed and other factors described in the settlement agreement.

How to claim a class action rebate

Eligible class members can file a claim online or download and print the PDF claim form, complete it and mail it to the settlement administrator. The claim deadline is May 15, 2026.

Direct payment class members do not need to file a claim unless they wish to claim additional units not covered by the notice they received. Claim-in class members must file a claim to receive any payment.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Joint Juice New York Settlement, c/o JND Legal Administration, P.O. Box 91440, Seattle, WA 98111

What proof or documentation is required to submit a claim?

• Class members who purchased up to six units do not need to submit proof.
• Class members who purchased more than six units must provide proof of purchase (receipts, order confirmations or retailer account history) for each additional unit.
• Direct payment class members do not need to submit proof for units the retailer already recorded but must provide proof for any additional claimed units.

Payout options

• Electronic check sent to the class member's email address
• Physical check mailed to the class member's postal address

$19.16 million settlement fund breakdown

The $19,160,186.47 settlement fund includes:

• Administrative and distribution costs:To be determined
• Attorneys' fees and expenses: $9,992,227.92
• Service award to class representative: $28,294
• Payments to eligible class members: $9,139,664.55

If any money remains after the settlement administrator pays all claims and costs, it will donate the funds to the Rheumatology Research Foundation.

Important dates

• Deadline to opt out: April 6, 2026
• Fairness hearing: April 30, 2026
• Deadline to file a claim: May 15, 2026

When is the Joint Juice New York settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will distribute payments after the court resolves any appeals and grants final approval of the settlement.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The class action lawsuit alleged Premier Nutrition Corp. deceptively advertised the joint health benefits of Joint Juice products.

Premier Nutrition denies any wrongdoing, but both parties agreed to settle in 2025 to avoid the risks and expenses of ongoing appeals and further litigation.

Sources

1. Class notice
2. Claim form
3. Settlement agreement
4. Settlement FAQ
5. Key dates