Keurig, the popular coffee manufacturer, is set to compensate Canadian consumers who purchased specific coffee makers and K-cup capsules. This comes after an Ontario judge approved a class action settlement amounting to CAD 1.85 million, concluding a lawsuit alleging misleading representations about the recyclability of their products.
Keurig’s Misleading Claims and Legal Settlement
The lawsuit accused Keurig of falsely labeling its products as “recyclable” on packaging. There was no trial due to the settlement, and Keurig does not admit wrongdoing. A similar class action was settled in the United States regarding the same issues.
Details of the Settlement
The settlement was reached in August between Keurig and attorneys representing affected Canadian consumers. The judge’s approval followed last month, allowing consumers to claim their share of the compensation. Eligible consumers purchased K-cup capsules or coffee makers between June 8, 2016, and December 8, 2025. The misleading recyclability claims were a major factor leading to the lawsuit.
- The judge, Calum MacLeod, emphasized that very few, if any, municipal recycling programs could actually recycle the K-cups.
- Consumers may have overpaid for these capsules or chosen Keurig products under the assumption they were recyclable.
Claim Process and Estimated Impact
Out of the CAD 1.85 million settlement, approximately CAD 635,000 will be allocated to the lawyers handling the case. They will also manage the claims process for affected consumers. It is estimated that between 300,000 and 600,000 consumers could file claims.
Consumers seeking compensation must submit their claims by July 8, 2026. Current packaging indicates that K-cup capsules are “recyclable in some locations,” which may still mislead consumers about their recycling options.
