If you bought 18- or 20-count boxes of Bigelow tea at a retail store in California between October 17, 2017 and July 31, 2023, you can claim cash from the $6.5 million settlement in Banks v. R.C. Bigelow, which alleged certain teas were falsely labeled "Manufactured in the USA 100% American Family Owned." A jury sided with consumers in 2025; this settlement follows.
The covered teas are the caffeinated versions of Earl Grey, Green Tea, Constant Comment, Green Tea with Lemon, Vanilla Chai, English Teatime, Spiced Chai, French Vanilla and Vanilla Caramel in 18/20-count boxes.
Two ways to claim by February 8, 2027, on the official settlement website (administered by JND Legal Administration):
- No proof of purchase: list the boxes you bought and sign a sworn statement - 50 cents per box, up to $10 per household.
- With proof of purchase: the same rate up to $20 per household.
Filing is free. Payments are issued after final approval (hearing May 17, 2027) and any appeals.
