Published
November 12, 2024
Updated
July 26, 2026
The court granted final approval, and the April 14, 2025 claim deadline has passed.
Current Status
The court granted final approval, and the April 14, 2025 claim deadline has passed.StatusFinal Approval GrantedSee the current-status update above.
Claim DeadlineApril 14, 2025The listed deadline has passed or claims are no longer open.
Settlement Fund$7.5 millionCourt-approved deductions and allocation terms may apply.
Potential Benefit$2 per product; up to $10 without proofEligibility and payment terms apply.
What Happened?
The litigation alleged that labels and marketing overstated the protein content or quality of certain Beyond Meat products. Beyond Meat denied the allegations and wrongdoing, and agreed to settle to avoid continued litigation.Who Was Covered?
People who bought covered Beyond Meat products in the United States for household use, and not for resale, from May 31, 2018 through August 14, 2024 were included, subject to the settlement exclusions.What Benefits Were Available?
Valid claims provided $2 for each covered product. Claims without proof of purchase were capped at five products per household, or $10; documented purchases were not subject to that five-product cap.Claims and Payment Information
The claims deadline was April 14, 2025. People who filed should rely on the official site for claim-specific notices and payment updates.Official information is available at Beyond Meat Protein Settlement.
Important Dates
• Claim deadline: April 14, 2025• Final approval hearing: January 23, 2025
• Final approval: Granted
Settlement Fund and Legal Fees
Notice, administration, legal fees, expenses, benefit payments, and other approved deductions are governed by the official documents and court orders. These amounts can affect individual benefits.Case Information
In re Beyond Meat, Inc., Protein Content Marketing and Sales Practices Litigation1:23-cv-00669
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Sources
• Official program or court information: Beyond Meat Protein SettlementFor more class actions keep scrolling below.
Settlement Fund
$7.5 million
Case Title
In re Beyond Meat, Inc., Protein Content Marketing and Sales Practices Litigation
Case Number
1:23-cv-00669
Court
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Claim Deadline
April 14, 2025
Status
Final Approval Granted
Official Website
Beyond Meat Protein Settlement
