Keurig Agrees to a $10 Million K-Cup Settlement

It’s been nearly 20 years since Keurig machines and K-Cups became a countertop staple in countless American homes (though they’ve been available for offices since the 1990s). And while some find the single-use pods convenient, their relatively high cost and the mediocre flavor of the beverages they result in have made them unappealing to other consumers.

And then there’s the environmental impact of all the stacks of small plastic pods that have been accumulating in landfills over the years. That’s another story completely—and the reason behind a class-action lawsuit brought against Keurig, which the company settled earlier this year. Here’s how to find out whether a piece of that is yours, and if it is, how to claim your money.

According to the original complaint filed back in 2018, a group of consumers (the plaintiffs) allege that Keurig engaged in “unlawful, unfair, and deceptive business practices” when they advertised and labeled their K-Cups as being recyclable.

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