Folgers Coffee Marketing and Sales Practices Litigation
The scientific basis of the causation theory involves analyzing the measurement standards for coffee servings. Plaintiffs argue that Folgers' 'cups per can' claims are misleading because they do not conform to industry norms such as 2 tablespoons of ground coffee per 6 oz of water. Expert reports and court documents scrutinize Folgers' measurement practices, emphasizing the importance of scientifically supported, transparent standards to substantiate the labeling claims.
7
Pending actions
13
Total actions filed
Active
Status
04/01/2021
Established
Filing deadline
No explicit, unique filing deadlines or statutes of limitations have been identified in court documents. Standard federal and state statutes of limitations for consumer fraud or product liability claims, typically 1 to 4 years, are implied. Claims are likely still being processed under the court's procedural schedule.
Who qualifies
Plaintiffs are consumers who purchased Folgers coffee for personal use from August 27, 2015, to the present, relying on the 'up to' serving claims, and can demonstrate injury in fact, reliance on misrepresentation, and materiality of the claim.
Products involved
- Folgers coffee cans of various sizes and blends
Alleged injuries
- Economic harm due to receiving fewer servings than advertised
Bellwether trials
As of March 2026, no specific bellwether trial dates or verdicts have been publicly announced. The litigation remains active with ongoing procedural developments, including appellate decisions affecting class certification. The case is proceeding through a combination of class action mechanisms and potential bellwether trials, with no scheduled bellwether trials reported.
Settlement landscape
Approximately 46% of actions have been resolved as of February 2026, with ongoing negotiations. Specific monetary settlement estimates or average case values are not publicly detailed, but the resolution rate indicates significant ongoing settlement discussions.
Lead counsel
- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP (Lubna Faruqi)
- Lynch Carpenter, LLP (Todd Carpenter)
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