Zoa Energy Drinks $3M False Advertising Settlement

Individuals who purchased any Zoa Energy drink labeled with the statement “0 preservatives” in the United States between March 1, 2021, and Nov. 21, 2025, may be eligible to submit a claim for up to $150 from a class action settlement.

Zoa Energy LLC agreed to pay $3,000,000 to settle a class action lawsuit alleging the company misled consumers by labeling its energy drinks as containing “0 preservatives” when the products included citric and ascorbic acids.

Who can file a claim for a settlement payment?

Class members must meet the following criteria:

• They purchased any Zoa Energy drink with a label stating “0 preservatives” while residing in the United States.
• They made the purchase between March 1, 2021, and Nov. 21, 2025.
• They made the purchase for personal use and not for resale or distribution.

How much is the Zoa class action payout?

Class members can submit a claim to receive one of the cash payment options:

• Without receipts: Class members with no proof of purchase can submit a claim to receive $1 per unit purchased up to a maximum of $10 per household.
• With receipts: Class members with proof of purchase can submit a claim to receive $1 per unit purchased up to a maximum of $150 per household.

If the total value of all approved claims exceeds the net settlement fund, the settlement administrator will reduce the payment per claim on a pro rata basis.

How to claim a class action rebate

To receive a settlement payment, class members must file a claim online or download and print the PDF claim form to mail to the settlement administrator.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Gershzon v. Zoa Energy LLC, c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 225391, New York, NY 10150-5391

The claim deadline is Feb. 20, 2026.

Required proof and claim information

• To submit an online claim, class members must provide their class member ID. Those who do not have a class member ID can submit a request form on the settlement website to receive one by email.
• To submit a proof or purchase claim, class members must provide supporting documentation, which may include receipts, purchase records, a removed UPC code or other third-party proof showing the product and purchase dates.

Only one claim per household.

Payout options

Class members with valid claims will receive a paper check mailed to the address provided.

$3 million Zoa settlement fund breakdown

The $3,000,000 settlement fund includes:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys' fees: Up to $1,000,000
• Attorneys' costs: To be presented to the court for approval at a later date
• Service awards to class representatives: Up to $7,500
• Payments to approved claimants: Remaining settlement funds

Important dates

• Opt-out deadline: Feb. 13, 2026
• Deadline to file a claim: Feb. 20, 2026
• Final approval hearing: March 26, 2026

When is the Zoa Energy false advertising settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will issue payments to class members with valid claims approximately 60 days after the court grants final approval of the settlement.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The class action lawsuit alleged that Zoa Energy LLC mislabeled its energy drinks as containing “0 preservatives” yet the products contained citric and ascorbic acids, which the plaintiffs claimed are used as chemical preservatives. Zoa Energy denied any wrongdoing or liability but agreed to settle to avoid the cost and uncertainty of continued litigation and a possible trial.

Zoa also agreed to adopt new labeling that does not state "0 preservatives" when the product contains chemical preservatives.

Sources

1. Official settlement website FAQ page
2. Class action notice
3. PDF claim form