Through Candid Edwards
January 10, 2026
The drink contains substances such as citric acid and ascorbic acid that the plaintiffs claim act as a preservative.
An energy drink brand co-owned by actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has agreed to a $3 million class action settlement after it was accused of misleading customers about the labeling of its products.
The settlement resolves claims that ZOA Energy’s marketing, including the labeling of its beverages with “0 Preservatives,” was misleading. The drink contains substances such as citric acid and ascorbic acid that the plaintiffs claim act as a preservative. ZOA denied the allegations, saying the labeling was “truthful, accurate and in accordance with applicable law,” and agreed to the settlement to avoid further risk of litigation.
Under the proposed settlement, people who purchased ZOA energy drinks in the United States for personal use between March 1, 2021 and November 21, 2025 may be eligible for payments if they submit valid claims, according to the settlement website. Claimants with proof of purchase can receive up to $150 per household, while those without receipts may qualify for up to $10 per household, according to settlement data posted online.
Claims must be filed by February 20, and consumers who wish to appeal the settlement or opt out of the settlement must do so by February 13. A final approval hearing in the case is scheduled for March 26 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
The lawsuit was filed in late 2023 by a consumer who alleged that ZOA’s preservative-free claims were misleading. The suspicion prompted a class action on behalf of others who purchased the product. ZOA is an energy drink brand launched in 2021 and co-founded by Johnson. It is marketed as sugar-free and formulated with natural caffeine, amino acids and vitamins.
As part of the settlement, customers must visit the official claims website or contact the claims administrator for the necessary forms and instructions.
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