ZOA Energy agreed to a $3 million class action settlement to resolve claims that it falsely advertised certain energy drinks as having “0 Preservatives” when the beverages allegedly contained citric acid and ascorbic acid, which are chemical preservatives.
Status Update (March 31, 2026): The claim filing deadline was February 20, 2026 (now passed). The Final Approval Hearing was held on March 26, 2026, and final approval is expected in April 2026. If you submitted a valid claim before the deadline, payouts are expected by July 2026.
ZOA Energy Settlement — Key Details
| Settlement Amount | $3,000,000 |
| Company | ZOA Energy (ZOA Health LLC) |
| Reason for Lawsuit | Alleged false advertising — “0 Preservatives” label on drinks containing citric and ascorbic acids |
| Class Period | March 1, 2021 – November 21, 2025 |
| Eligible Products | ZOA Energy drinks labeled “0 Preservatives” |
| Claim Deadline | February 20, 2026 ⚠️ (now passed) |
| Opt-Out / Objection Deadline | February 13, 2026 (passed) |
| Final Approval Hearing | March 26, 2026 (held) |
| Expected Final Approval | April 2026 |
| Maximum Payout (with receipt) | Up to $150 per household (max 150 units × $1) |
| Maximum Payout (no receipt) | Up to $10 per household (max 10 units × $1) |
| Expected Payout | ~July 2026 (within 90 days of final approval) |
| Settlement Website | zoasettlement.com |
Who Was Eligible?
- U.S. residents who purchased ZOA Energy drinks labeled “0 Preservatives”
- Purchases must have been made between March 1, 2021, and November 21, 2025
- Receipt of a settlement notice with a Class Member ID from the settlement administrator (or filing without one if you believe you qualify)
Settlement Benefits
Payments were calculated per household (not per individual):
- Without proof of purchase: $1 per unit, maximum 10 units = up to $10 per household
- With proof of purchase: $1 per unit, maximum 150 units = up to $150 per household
What’s Next — Payout Timeline
- ✅ Claim deadline: February 20, 2026 (passed)
- ✅ Final Approval Hearing: March 26, 2026 (held)
- Expected final approval: April 2026
- Expected payout distribution: ~July 2026 (within 90 days of final approval, if no appeals)
If an appeal is filed, the payout could be delayed by an additional 6+ months. If you submitted a valid claim, monitor zoasettlement.com for payment distribution updates.