Keurig Green Mountain Single-Serve Coffee Antitrust Litigation
The causation theory is economic, asserting that Keurig's anti-competitive practices—such as sham patent lawsuits, exclusive agreements, and technological restrictions—artificially suppressed competition, leading to inflated prices and market monopolization. These practices caused direct economic harm to consumers and businesses through overcharges and reduced market choices.
21
Pending actions
30
Total actions filed
Active
Status
06/03/2014
Established
Filing deadline
Procedural deadlines include March 29, 2024, for certain filings. Settlement claim deadlines include January 9, 2023. The general federal antitrust statute of limitations is four years from the date of the violation or discovery.
Who qualifies
Plaintiffs qualify if they purchased Keurig single-serve coffee machines (notably the K-Supreme series) and/or K-Cup pods within specified date ranges, primarily between October 1, 2020, and June 20, 2025. Eligibility often requires direct purchase and may include those who experienced product defects or issues with recyclability. Some claims also include indirect purchasers who bought through third parties, provided they can demonstrate the purchase within the relevant period.
Products involved
- Keurig K-Supreme coffee machines
- K-Cup pods
Alleged injuries
- Inflated prices for coffee pods and machines
- Reduced consumer choice
- Market monopolization
Bellwether trials
The MDL remains active with ongoing proceedings; no specific bellwether trial schedule or final verdicts have been publicly announced as of March 2026.
Settlement landscape
Settlements include a $950,000 settlement for defective K-Supreme coffee machines and a $31 million indirect purchaser class action settlement. Eligibility for settlement funds typically requires proof of purchase within specified periods and may include claims related to product defects or alleged overcharges.
Lead counsel
- Robins Kaplan LLP
- Pearson, Simon & Warshaw LLP
- Dan Johnson Law Group
This page is generated from the official JPML pending-MDL report and public court records, refreshed monthly. It is provided for attorney reference and is not legal advice.
