Consumers who purchased Joint Juice glucosamine supplements in eligible states may be entitled to $10 to $50 per unit from a combined $90 million class action settlement – no proof of purchase required for up to six units.
If you bought Joint Juice glucosamine supplements, there are two settlements with money waiting for you. Premier Nutrition Corporation agreed to resolve class action lawsuits alleging it falsely advertised the joint health benefits of its Joint Juice products.
The company denies any wrongdoing but chose to settle rather than face drawn-out trials. The result: $90 million available to people who bought these supplements – and you do not need receipts or proof of purchase for up to six units.
Who can file a claim?
Eligibility depends on which state you made your purchase in:
- New York residents: Purchased any Joint Juice product in New York between December 5, 2013 and December 28, 2021 for personal or household use.
- Multi-state residents: Purchased Joint Juice products in California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, or Pennsylvania between March 1, 2009 and December 31, 2022 for personal or household use. Exact date ranges vary slightly by state.
Did you buy Joint Juice supplements? You may be owed money – no receipts needed.
Check My EligibilityHow much can class members receive?
Payouts depend on which settlement class you belong to and how many units you purchased:
- New York class members: Approximately $50 per eligible unit of Joint Juice purchased. No proof of purchase required for up to six units. Claiming more than six units requires documentation such as receipts or order confirmations.
- Multi-state class members (Category 1): $10 per unit for standard Joint Juice products. No proof required for up to six units.
- Multi-state class members (Category 2): $25 per unit for larger or concentrated Joint Juice products. No proof required for up to six units.
How to claim a false advertising payment
Class members can submit an online claim form at the settlement website. There are separate claim forms for New York and multi-state classes. The claim deadline is May 15, 2026.
Joint Juice Settlement, c/o JND Legal Administration, P.O. Box 91440, Seattle, WA 98111
What proof or documentation is necessary to submit a claim?
- No proof required for claims of up to six units. Simply state how many units you purchased.
- Claimants filing for more than six units must provide proof of purchase such as receipts, order confirmations, or retailer account history.
Payout options
- Physical check
- Electronic payment
Settlement fund breakdown
The combined $90 million settlement fund covers:
When is the Joint Juice settlement payout date?
The settlement administrator will issue payments after the courts grant final approval and resolve any appeals. The New York final approval hearing is scheduled for April 30, 2026, and the multi-state final approval hearing is May 5, 2026. No specific payout date has been announced – this is standard at this stage of the process.
Why did this class action settlement happen?
The class action lawsuits alleged Premier Nutrition Corporation falsely advertised that Joint Juice glucosamine supplements could improve joint health, rebuild cartilage, and increase mobility. The plaintiffs claimed these marketing representations were misleading because scientific evidence did not support the claimed benefits.
Premier Nutrition denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the uncertainty and expense of continued litigation across multiple states.
Is the Joint Juice settlement legitimate?
Yes – these are fully court-supervised settlements. Here is what confirms it:
- Federal case number: 3:16-cv-06980 RS, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
- State case number: RG19002714, filed in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda
- Combined value: $90 million across both settlements
- Administrator: JND Legal Administration, an independent third party
- Official site: jointjuicesettlement.com
The settlements are pending final court approval at hearings on April 30 and May 5, 2026. Claims must be filed before May 15, 2026 – no payments will be issued before final approval.
How much will I actually receive from the Joint Juice settlement?
It depends on two things: which state you purchased in and how many units you claim.
- New York buyers: Approximately $50 per unit. Six units with no proof equals up to $300.
- Multi-state buyers (standard products): $10 per unit. Six units with no proof equals up to $60.
- Multi-state buyers (concentrated products): $25 per unit. Six units with no proof equals up to $150.
These amounts may be adjusted up or down depending on the total number of valid claims filed. New York buyers stand to receive the highest per-unit payouts. Even a single unit claimed without proof is worth filing for.
What actually happened in the Joint Juice false advertising case?
Joint Juice was marketed as a glucosamine-based supplement that could improve joint health, rebuild cartilage, and support joint mobility. Premier Nutrition sold the products nationwide in liquid, powder, and supplement form.
What the lawsuits claimed: That the advertised joint health benefits were not supported by reliable scientific evidence. The plaintiffs argued consumers paid premium prices for a product that did not deliver on its marketing promises.
Who was affected: Consumers in New York, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Pennsylvania who purchased Joint Juice products during the class periods.
What Premier Nutrition says: They deny any wrongdoing – but agreed to a combined $90 million settlement rather than face trials in multiple jurisdictions.
Why do companies settle false advertising lawsuits even when they deny wrongdoing?
Settlement does not mean admission of guilt. Companies settle for practical reasons:
- Multi-state litigation is expensive – defending lawsuits in both federal and state courts simultaneously drives legal costs through the roof
- Jury verdicts are unpredictable – false advertising cases can result in treble damages, which could multiply any judgment by three
- Settling ends years of ongoing litigation and allows the company to move forward
- For plaintiffs, it guarantees compensation rather than risking nothing at trial
Both courts will review these settlements at hearings on April 30 and May 5, 2026 to confirm they are fair and reasonable. Denying wrongdoing while settling is standard practice and has no effect on your right to file a claim.