The Court granted final approval of the Settlement on May 26, 2026.
What is this Settlement about?
This Settlement resolves class action lawsuits brought against Premier Nutrition Company, LLC (“Premier Nutrition”) over the company’s alleged deceptive advertising practices. Premier Nutrition denies that it did anything wrong. In 2025, both sides agreed to settle to avoid the risk and expense of appeals and further litigation.
What is the current status of the Settlement?
If you received an email or postcard identifying you as a Direct Payment Class Member, you will automatically be paid based on retailer records of the number of Joint Juice® Units you purchased. That payment is your “Direct Payment Award.” You could have also filed a Claim Form for additional purchases not covered by those records.
If you did not receive an email or postcard stating that you are a Direct Payment Class Member, you may be a Claim-In Class Member if you purchased Joint Juice® in California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, or Pennsylvania during the applicable class periods (see FAQ 9). If you are a Claim-In Class Member, you should have submitted a Claim Form to receive anything.
On May 26, 2026, the Court granted final approval of the Settlement.
The deadline to file a Claim passed on May 18, 2026.
What benefits does the Settlement provide?
The Settlement provides a Cash Payment to all Direct Payment Class Members, and Claim-In Class Members who filed a timely and valid Claim. It is estimated that the payment to Class Members will be approximately $10 or $25 per eligible Joint Juice® Unit based on the Joint Juice® product purchased.
What fees and expenses will be paid from the Settlement Fund?
Under the Settlement, Premier Nutrition has agreed to pay $70,839,813.53 into a Settlement Fund. The Settlement Fund will be distributed on a pro rata basis to Direct Payment Class Members and Claim-In Class Members who submit timely and valid Claims.
The Settlement Fund will also be used to pay for administrative and distribution costs, lawyers’ fees and expenses, and any service awards for the Class Representatives.
Who is included as a Class Member?
The Class is defined as all people who purchased any Joint Juice® product in:
- California on or after March 1, 2009, until December 31, 2022;
- Connecticut on or after November 18, 2013, until December 31, 2022;
- Florida on or after November 18, 2012, until December 31, 2022;
- Illinois on or after November 21, 2013, until December 31, 2022;
- Maryland on or after December 12, 2013, until December 31, 2022;
- Massachusetts on or after January 1, 2013, until December 31, 2022;
- Michigan on or after December 12, 2010, until December 31, 2022; or
- Pennsylvania on or after November 18, 2010, until December 31, 2022.
A separate settlement applies to the related class action lawsuit for people who purchased Joint Juice® in New York. If you purchased Joint Juice® glucosamine supplements only in New York, the Notice does not apply to you. For more information on the New York Settlement, please visit www.JointJuiceSettlement.com/ny.
Your Legal Rights and Options in this Settlement
These deadlines may be moved, canceled, or otherwise modified, so please check this site often for updates. For additional information, please review the Long Form Notice, available on the Important Documents page.
| Option & Due Date | Status | Event Description |
|---|---|---|
Submit a Claim Form May 18, 2026 | Status: Passed | Explanation: Unless you’re a Direct Payment Class Member, you must submit a Claim to receive payment. The deadline to file a Claim is May 18, 2026. (See FAQ 14 for more details.) |
Do Nothing | Explanation: If you’re a Claim-In Class Member, you should have submitted a Claim Form to receive anything. But, if you’re a Direct Payment Class Member, you’ll automatically receive a Cash Payment. | |
Opt-Out April 6, 2026 | Status: Passed | Explanation: The deadline to opt out passed on April 6, 2026. This was the only option that allowed you to bring another lawsuit against Premier Nutrition about the same issues. |
Object April 6, 2026 | Status: Passed | Explanation: The deadline to object to the Settlement passed on April 6, 2026. If you objected to the Settlement, you will still be bound by the Settlement if it is approved. |
Appear at the Settlement Approval Hearing May 5, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. Pacific | Status: Passed | Explanation: The Court held the hearing on May 5, 2026. |
