Celsius Energy Drink Lawsuit: 2023 Settlement & Active Cases Explained
Active Litigation
Claim deadline was February 13, 2023 · as of Oct 16, 2026
The $7.8M 'no preservatives' class action is closed — and the Live Fit misbranding suit was voluntarily dismissed. A separate class action over influencer marketing is still pending.
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Can I Still File?
The claim deadline, what the settlement pays and where to file — plus other settlements still taking claims.
No. The claim deadline was February 13, 2023.
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What the Lawsuit Alleges
Consumers alleged Celsius falsely marketed its drinks as containing 'no preservatives' when they contained citric acid, which can act as a preservative. A separate 2024 class action claims Celsius Live Fit drinks are misbranded under federal law for making drug-like claims (e.g. 'accelerate metabolism,' 'burn body fat') without FDA approval. Separately, the Texas Attorney General has opened an investigation into Celsius Holdings over how its Alani Nu energy drinks are marketed to teens and children — an investigation under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, not a class action, with no claim process. Note: this is Celsius Holdings, the energy-drink maker — not Celsius Network, the bankrupt crypto lender.
Case details
2023 settlement: Prescod v. Celsius Holdings (Los Angeles County Superior Court) together with Heli and Nina v. Celsius Holdings, S.D.N.Y., Case No. 1:21-cv-09892, final approval March 31, 2023. Live Fit misbranding case: Starks v. Celsius Holdings, S.D. Cal., Case No. 3:24-cv-00185, filed January 26, 2024 — voluntarily dismissed.
Current Status
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Who Is Affected & Can You Join?
The 2023 settlement is closed — no new claims. The Live Fit case (Starks v. Celsius Holdings, S.D. Cal.) was voluntarily dismissed, so there is nothing to qualify for there. No Celsius settlement currently accepts claims.
Is There a Payout?
Case Timeline
Class Action Filed (2022)
Consumers allege Celsius falsely labeled beverages 'no preservatives' when citric acid — a preservative — was present.
$7.8M Settlement Reached (Late 2022)
Celsius Holdings agrees to a $7.8M settlement covering purchases from Jan 1, 2015 to Nov 23, 2022, with no admission of wrongdoing.
Final Approval & Payouts (Apr–Jun 2023)
Claims deadline passed Feb 13, 2023; final approval March 31, 2023 (S.D.N.Y.); payouts distributed June 2023.
Live Fit Misbranding Suit Filed (Jan 2024)
A new class action alleges Celsius Live Fit makes drug-like fat-burning/metabolism claims without FDA approval.
Live Fit Case Voluntarily Dismissed
Starks v. Celsius Holdings (S.D. Cal.) was voluntarily dismissed by the plaintiffs. No settlement, fund or payout resulted.
Scam & Misinformation Warnings
Whenever a brand lawsuit goes viral, scam sites and bad actors follow. Watch for these red flags:
Fake Claim Submission Sites
The 2023 claims period is closed; any site accepting new claims for that settlement — or charging a 'processing fee' — is fraudulent.
'Up to $250' Misleading Headlines
Actual claimants received ~$0.66–$1.89 due to claim volume. Any site promising hundreds of dollars now is outdated or misleading.
Celsius Crypto Confusion
Searches for 'Celsius lawsuit' often surface Celsius Network, the bankrupt crypto platform — a completely separate company. This page covers only the energy-drink brand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Short answers to the questions people ask most about this case.
Is this the same as the Celsius Network crypto lawsuit?
No. Celsius Holdings is an energy-drink company. Celsius Network was a crypto lender that collapsed in 2022. They are entirely different companies and lawsuits.
Can I still file a claim for the $7.8M settlement?
No. The deadline was February 13, 2023 and payouts were distributed in June 2023. The settlement is fully closed.
How much did people actually receive?
Despite a theoretical $250 maximum (with proof) or $20 (without), high claim volume meant most claimants received about $0.66 to $1.89.
What is the Celsius Live Fit lawsuit about?
A 2024 class action alleges Celsius Live Fit makes drug-like claims — accelerating metabolism, burning body fat — without FDA approval, constituting misbranding under federal law. The case (Starks v. Celsius Holdings, S.D. Cal.) was voluntarily dismissed.
Who was eligible for the 2023 settlement?
Consumers who bought Celsius beverages between January 1, 2015 and November 23, 2022. The claim window has passed.
Is there a new Celsius lawsuit I can join in 2026?
No one can join a Celsius settlement in 2026. The Live Fit misbranding case (filed January 2024) is no longer pending. A separate putative class action filed January 22, 2025 in the Central District of California (alleged undisclosed financial ties between Celsius and social-media promoters) was dismissed with leave to amend on June 17, 2026; the plaintiff filed a Second Amended Class Action Complaint on July 8, 2026. Class members in a pending case do not need to sign up — there is no settlement and no claim form.
Did Celsius admit wrongdoing?
No. Celsius Holdings settled the 2023 case without any admission of liability, which is standard in class settlements.
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