<p>Canadians could receive money from a proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit filed against Keurig.</p>
<p>On Oct. 27, Eqitas, the class claims administrator, <a href="https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/keurig-k-cup-recycling-canadian-class-action-notice-of-certification-and-settlement-approval-hearing-887222240.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">issued a notice</a> informing Canadians who may be eligible to receive money from the class-action lawsuit, which alleges that Keurig misrepresented the recyclability of K-Cup single-serve coffee pods (&#8220;Pods&#8221;).</p>
<p>The class action was brought forward by plaintiff Nancy Buis and certified by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on Oct. 22.</p>
<h2>The allegations</h2>
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<p>According to a <a href="https://kcupsrecyclingsettlement.ca/kcup/Notice-of-Certification-and-Settlement-Approval-Hearing.pdf" target="_blank">court document</a>, Keurig is facing allegations that it sold Pods and brewing machines in Canada from June 8, 2016, that contained &#8220;misleading representations as to the recyclability of the Pods, contrary to the Competition Act and the common law.&#8221;</p>
<p>Keurig, however, has denied any wrongdoing, asserting that its conduct was lawful. The Court has not decided on who is right; however, both the plaintiff and defendant have reached a proposed settlement &#8220;to avoid the uncertainties, risks, and costs of further litigation.&#8221;</p>
<h2>How much could you receive?</h2>
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<p>To be eligible, you must have purchased Pods and/or Brewers made in Canada from June 8, 2016, until the date of the Settlement Approval Order. If you&#8217;re an eligible class member, you could receive part of the settlement.</p>
<p>Keurig has agreed to a settlement of $1.85 million. After administration expenses, class counsel fees and disbursements, the remaining balance will be distributed to eligible class members.</p>
<p>According to the lawsuit, you could receive the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>For K-Cup Pods — if you don&#8217;t have proof of purchase, you could receive up to $7 per claim; however, if you have proof of purchase for at least one Pod, you could receive 50 cents for every 10 Pods purchased or up to $50 per claim.</li>
<li>For K-Cup Brewers — if you have proof of purchase of at least one Brewer or at least one Pod, you could receive a maximum of $25 per claim.</li>
</ul>
<p>Class members can submit claims for both Pods and Brewers.</p>
<h2>What&#8217;s next?</h2>
<p>For now, the settlement still has to be approved by the Court, and the hearing will be held in Ottawa on Dec. 8. Once approved, a claim form will be released to the public, and all claim forms must be submitted within 180 days of the settlement agreement. The deadline to opt out is Nov. 28.</p>
<p>To learn more, visit the Keurig Recyclable K-Cup Pods Settlement <a href="https://kcupsrecyclingsettlement.ca/K-Cup-Settlement/Important-Documents" target="_blank">website</a>.</p>
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