What Is This Lawsuit About?

A lawsuit is pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York (the “Court”) against Defendant R.C. Bigelow, Inc. The lawsuit is known as Newton, et al. v. R.C. Bigelow, Inc., Case No. 2:22-cv-05660-LDH-SIL (the “Action”). Plaintiffs allege certain Bigelow tea products were falsely and deceptively labeled as Manufactured in the USA. R.C. Bigelow denies Plaintiffs’ claims. 

Who is in the Class?

The Court certified the following two Classes:

Camellia Sinensis Class

All natural persons who purchased at least one 18/20 count box of Bigelow Earl Grey Black Tea Caffeine, Green Tea Caffeine, Constant Comment Black Tea Caffeine, Green Lemon Tea Caffeine, Vanilla Chai Black Tea Caffeine, English Tea Time Black Tea Caffeine, Spiced Chai Black Tea Caffeine, French Vanilla Black Tea Caffeine, or Vanilla Caramel Black Tea Caffeine, labeled as “Manufactured in the USA 100% American Family Owned” at a retail store in the State of New York, at any time from February 20, 2020 to August 5, 2021.

Herbal Tea Class

All natural persons who purchased at least one 18/20 count box of Bigelow Cozy Chamomile, Lemon Ginger, Lavender Chamomile, Sweet Dreams, or Orange & Spice, labeled as “Manufactured in the USA 100% American Family Owned,” at a retail store in the State of New York at any time from February 20, 2020 to August 5, 2021.

What Does the Lawsuit Provide?

The Plaintiffs are asking for monetary damages owed to the Class. No money or benefits are available now because the Court has not yet decided whether R.C. Bigelow did anything wrong, and the two sides have not settled the case. There is no guarantee that money or benefits will be obtained. If they are, you will be notified about how to ask for a share.