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Teh One Who Knocks
10-09-2014, 11:44 AM
By DAN GOOD - ABC News


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Red Bull GmbH -- the makers of the popular energy drinks -- settled two class action lawsuits, agreeing to pay $13 million to United States customers.

In the lawsuits, consumers argued that they were misled by the company’s claims about the benefits of drinking Red Bull, with a focus on statements such as "Red Bull gives you wings."

The court has not decided in favor of the consumers or Red Bull. The settlement was reached because of a number of factors, including the distractions and costs of litigation, according to legal filings.

"Red Bull denies any wrongdoing or liability and while Red Bull believes that its marketing and labeling have always been entirely truthful and accurate, it confirms that all future claims about the functional benefits of its products will be medically and/or scientifically supported," according to a legal notice announcing the settlement.

Under the terms of the settlement, people who purchased Red Bull products between Jan. 1, 2002 and Oct. 3, 2014 are eligible to receive either a cash payment ($10) or $15 worth of Red Bull products.

Anyone wishing to receive a settlement payment can submit a claim form (http://www.energydrinksettlement.com/) before March 2, 2015 -- but as word spread about the settlement Wednesday, the website was unavailable.

The settlement could be approved in a May court hearing, with payments coming within 150 days of the settlement’s final approval.

Pony
10-09-2014, 12:02 PM
I didn't get my wings. :sad:

Teh One Who Knocks
10-09-2014, 12:25 PM
I filled out the claim form :thumbsup:

I chose to take the $15 in free Red Bull instead of the $10

Muddy
10-09-2014, 01:26 PM
Whats the shelf life on this stuff? I could get some and save it for Jager bombs..

FBD
10-09-2014, 02:51 PM
I didn't get my wings. :sad:

just wait til its your girl's time of the month :razz:

redred
10-09-2014, 02:59 PM
:facepalm:

PorkChopSandwiches
10-09-2014, 03:47 PM
You dont even have to have proof of purchase, but I have purchased plenty since then

PorkChopSandwiches
10-09-2014, 03:48 PM
but as word spread about the settlement Wednesday, the website was unavailable.

And its down

Teh One Who Knocks
10-09-2014, 03:49 PM
It was fine for me not too long ago

Muddy
10-09-2014, 03:53 PM
It died half way through for me as well.

PorkChopSandwiches
10-09-2014, 03:55 PM
I just get a blank page, not even a cant be found page

FBD
10-09-2014, 03:55 PM
why should one get a payout if one has tried red bull?

I tried a can once and it sucked royally, does that mean I get my money back for getting swindled into trying a shitty product?

Muddy
10-09-2014, 03:55 PM
why should one get a payout if one has tried red bull?

I tried a can once and it sucked royally, does that mean I get my money back for getting swindled into trying a shitty product?

:shh:

PorkChopSandwiches
10-09-2014, 03:56 PM
Its a scam to get all your contact info

FBD
10-09-2014, 04:00 PM
oh :haha: data mining swindles

PorkChopSandwiches
10-09-2014, 04:30 PM
For $10 you will give them all your info :lol:

redred
10-09-2014, 05:22 PM
For $10 you will give them all your info :lol:

i'll pm across FBD email and ip address to you :lol:

deebakes
10-10-2014, 01:47 AM
:rofl: