Joint Juice New York Settlement: Who Was Paid and How Much

Who is covered by the settlement?

• You may be included if you bought any Joint Juice® product in New York between December 5, 2013 and December 28, 2021, including both dates.
• The notice excludes Premier Nutrition and certain related people and entities, Class Counsel, assigned court personnel and their immediate families, resale purchasers, and people who validly opt out.

Do I need to submit a Claim Form?

• If you received an email or postcard saying that you are a Direct Payment Class Member, the administrator will send an automatic payment based on retailer records. You do not need to submit a claim for those recorded purchases.
• If you did not receive that message, you are a Claim-In Class Member. You must submit a Claim Form to receive money.
• A Direct Payment Class Member may also submit a claim for additional purchases that retailer records do not show.

How much could a payment be?

• The notice estimates about $50 for each qualifying Joint Juice® unit purchased in New York during the class period.
• This is not a guaranteed amount. It may rise or fall based on the number of claims and other terms in the Settlement Agreement.

Do I need receipts or other proof?

• You can claim up to six units by submitting a Claim Form and stating how many units you bought; receipts are not required for those units.
• For each unit claimed above six, you must provide Proof of Purchase. The notice describes this as a receipt, invoice, or retailer record that shows a New York purchase during the class period and enough details to verify the purchase.

How and when do I submit a claim?

• You may submit a claim online or mail it to the Settlement Administrator.
• Online claims must be submitted by May 15, 2026. Mailed claims must be postmarked by May 15, 2026.

What does opting out mean, and what must I do?

• Opting out means leaving the settlement. You will not receive a settlement payment or be allowed to object, but you will not be bound by the settlement and may be able to bring your own case.
• You may opt out online or by mailing a written Request for Exclusion. The notice sets April 6, 2026 as the opt-out deadline. A mailed request must include your name, address, telephone number, signature, and why you believe you are a Class Member.

Can I object to the settlement instead of opting out?

• You can object if you remain in the settlement and disagree with some or all of it. You may still submit a claim while objecting.
• Your written objection must be filed with the Clerk of the Court by April 6, 2026. Among other required information, it must state your objections and grounds, say whether you plan to attend the hearing, be made under oath that you are a Class Member, and have your handwritten, dated signature.
• The Court can approve or deny the settlement, but it cannot rewrite its terms.

When might payments be sent?

• Payments depend on Court approval of the settlement. Even if it is approved, appeals may delay payment for more than a year.
• The notice does not give a payment date.

Does the full settlement fund go to people making claims?

• The $19,160,186.47 settlement fund is also used for Court-approved administration and distribution costs, lawyers’ fees and costs, and the class representative award before class-member payments.
• If money remains after the claims process and the stated Court-approved deductions, it will go to the Rheumatology Research Foundation rather than back to Premier Nutrition.

What happens if I do nothing?

• If you stay in the settlement and do nothing, you generally will not receive money unless you are a Direct Payment Class Member.
• You will still be bound by the settlement’s release. In practical terms, that means you cannot start, continue, or participate in another case against Premier Nutrition about the issues covered here.