Published
August 31, 2023
Updated
July 29, 2026
The $800,000 Mueller settlement resolved allegations that kitchen products used misleading Austria-related branding.
Current Status
The settlement administrator distributed digital and mailed payments and emailed vouchers on August 26, 2024. The January 30, 2024 claim deadline has passed, and the claims process is closed.StatusPayments and vouchers issued
Claim DeadlineJanuary 30, 2024 (Passed)
Settlement Fund$800,000
Distribution DateAugust 26, 2024
What Was This Case About?
The lawsuit alleged that Mueller kitchen products used names, imagery, and other representations that misleadingly suggested an Austrian origin or connection. Aterian denied wrongdoing, and the court did not decide the merits.Who Was Covered?
The settlement generally covered United States purchasers of specified Mueller-branded kitchen products during the class period stated in the official notice.What Benefits Were Available?
Valid claimants could select cash or voucher relief generally valued from $15 to $30, depending on the covered products and claim option. Proof and quantity limits were governed by the settlement terms.Official Information
Review current notices and court documents on the Mueller Settlement website.
Settlement Fund
$800,000
Case Title
Dorcas v. Aterian, Inc.
Case Number
CIVSB2222117
Court
Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino
Current Milestone
Payments and vouchers distributed August 26, 2024
Official Website
Mueller Settlement
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