Updated
December 17, 2022
This estimated $6 million settlement resolved claims that Anheuser-Busch falsely advertised Bud Light Lime-A-Rita drinks as containing tequila or wine; the claim deadline has passed.
What's This Settlement About?
An estimated $6,000,000 Class Action lawsuit has been settled with producer of Budweiser, Bud light and Bud Light Ritas® Brand Products such as Bud Light Lime-A-Rita. The lawsuit alleges that Anheuser-Busch violated false advertising laws by marketing the Lime-A-Rita's as containing certain types of distilled alcohols such as tequila or wine, when the drinks did not contain them. Bud Light Rita's are marketed as blending "the flavor of an authentic margarita with a refreshing splash of Bud Light Lime®."Anheuser-Busch, the defendant in this case, is a major brewer and producer of brands such as Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Stella Artois, Hoegaarden, and much more. Anheuser-Busch has not admitted to any wrongdoing by agreeing to a class action settlement. Additionally, the court has not decided on which part is wrong or right.
Status
Claims Closed
Claim deadline passed December 16, 2022
Claim Deadline
December 16, 2022 (Passed)
Estimated Payout
$9.75 – $21.25 per household
$9.75 without proof · up to $21.25 with proof of purchase
Proof Required
No
receipts optional — needed only for the higher amount
How Do I Qualify?
You may be included in the Bud Light Lime-A-Rita Class Action Settlement if you:• Are an individual who purchased for personal consumption, not for resale, any Ritas® Brand Product in the United States between January 1, 2018, and including July 19, 2022.
• Purchased Ritas™ Brand Products, meaning any packaged, bottles, cans, single-packaged products, Ritas™ brand Margarita, Spritz, or Fizz Product, as well as variety pack containing any Ritas products. Those Ritas™ Brand Products that were already in compliance with the labeling and packaging changes that do not falsely advertise are not included in the class action.
What Can I Get?
The amount of payment you will get from this class action settlement depends on whether you have proof of purchase:• Up to $9.75 Per Household if you have no proof of purchase.
• Up to $21.25 Per Household if you do have proof of purchase such as receipts and statements.
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How Do I File a Claim?
If you must have submitted a valid Claim Form by December 16, 2022to be entitled to receive a payment representing a pro rata share of the Net Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Fund.Submitting false information renders class action claims invalid. Remember that you are submitting any information and testament to the information's validity under penalty of perjury.
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