UPDATE: On April 8, 2024, the Court entered a Final Order approving the Settlement. Distribution of payments to timely, valid claims began on June 7, 2024. If you selected paper check as your payment method, please allow up to 14 days for delivery of your paper check. If you have any questions or issues, please review the Payment FAQs or email info@GoodBellySettlement.com.
Settlement Information
A proposed settlement has been reached against NextFoods, Inc. (“NextFoods”) in an action alleging that certain “health and wellness” representations on GoodBelly Probiotic JuiceDrink products were misleading in light of the drinks’ sugar content. The case is known as Andrade-Heymsfield v. NextFoods, Inc., No. 21-cv-1446-BTM-MSB (S.D. Cal.). NextFoods denies the allegations and denies that its product labeling was misleading or unlawful.
Who Is a Class Member?
The Class includes all persons in the United States who, between August 13, 2017 and November 27, 2023 (the “Class Period”), purchased in the United States, for household use and not for resale or distribution, one of the Class Products. The Class Products include all flavors of GoodBelly Probiotic JuiceDrinks sold in 1 Quart (32 oz.) containers during the Class Period.
Your Legal Rights and Options
Option and Deadline |
Your Legal Rights |
submit a claim formdeadline passed |
Obtain compensation from the Settlement. The only way to get a monetary payment. Claim Forms must be submitted online here, or mailed to the Class Administrator by January 29, 2024 |
Ask to be excludeddeadline passed |
Opt-Out of the Settlement, get no benefits from it, and retain your claims.
You may ask to be excluded from the Settlement, in which case your individual claims will not be released if the Settlement is approved by the Court. But if you ask to be excluded, you cannot obtain compensation from the Settlement. Opt-Out Forms must be submitted online here, or mailed to the Class Administrator by January 29, 2024. |
Objectdeadline passed |
Tell the Court why you believe the proposed Settlement is unfair, unreasonable, or inadequate.
You may file with the Court a written objection no later than January 29, 2024, and/or appear at the Final Approval Hearing to tell the Court why you believe the proposed Settlement is unfair, unreasonable, or inadequate. If you object, you may still submit a claim form and be eligible to receive settlement benefits if the Settlement becomes final. |
Do Nothingno deadline |
Stay in the Settlement, await the outcome, give up certain rights.
By doing nothing, you will get no compensation from the Settlement, and give up any right you may have to sue the Defendant separately about the same legal claims in this lawsuit. |
Dates and Deadlines
Claims Deadline
January 29, 2024
Exclusion Deadline
January 29, 2024
Objection Deadline
January 29, 2024
Final Approval Hearing
March 11, 2024