If you purchased Family Dollar’s store-brand ground coffee—including Chestnut Hill—between January 1, 2019, and April 15, 2025, you may be eligible to receive a free voucher for a 9.6-ounce container of Chestnut Hill ground coffee as part of a class action settlement.
The lawsuit alleges that Family Dollar deceptively labeled and marketed its ground coffee products by overstating the number of servings each package could produce. Family Dollar denies any wrongdoing but has agreed to settle the case to avoid further litigation.
Who Is Eligible?
You may be a class member if:
- You purchased any size of Family Dollar proprietary ground coffee (including Chestnut Hill brand).
- The purchase was made in the United States at a Family Dollar store operated by Family Dollar Stores, LLC or its subsidiaries.
- The purchase occurred between January 1, 2019, and April 15, 2025.
What Are the Settlement Benefits?
Voucher for Free Coffee:
Eligible class members who submit a valid claim will receive one voucher redeemable for a 9.6-ounce container of Chestnut Hill ground coffee.
- Limit: One voucher per household
- If the number of valid claims exceeds the available funds, the value of each voucher may be reduced on a pro rata basis
How to File a Claim
To receive a voucher, you must submit a claim form online or by mail by the deadline.
- Online Filing: Visit the official settlement website
- By Mail: Download and complete the claim form and mail to: Williams v. Family Dollar Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 2030
Portland, OR 97208-2030 - Deadline: Claims must be submitted or postmarked by July 21, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. CT
Do I Need Proof of Purchase?
No. Proof of purchase is not required to file a claim.
How Will I Receive the Voucher?
Approved claimants will receive their voucher via email after final approval and claim processing.
Settlement Fund Breakdown
The settlement includes:
- Settlement administration costs: Up to $214,500
- Attorneys’ fees and expenses: Up to $266,667
- Service awards: Up to $2,000 for each class representative
- Vouchers for claimants: Based on the number of valid claims submitted
Important Dates
- Claim Filing Deadline: July 21, 2025
- Opt-Out Deadline: July 14, 2025
- Final Approval Hearing: July 21, 2025
Why Was There a Lawsuit?
Plaintiffs alleged that Family Dollar misrepresented the number of servings per container on its Chestnut Hill coffee packaging, claiming that consumers couldn’t brew the advertised number of cups following the label’s instructions.
Family Dollar denies these allegations but has agreed to the settlement and to revise its packaging practices.
Sources:
Settlement Award: One voucher for 9.6 oz Chestnut Hill ground coffee
Deadline to File a Claim: July 21, 2025
Please be aware that your claim form will be rejected if it contains fraudulent information. By submitting your information and your sworn statement of its accuracy, you are agreeing to do so under penalty of perjury. Submitting false information not only jeopardizes your claim but also affects others who are genuinely eligible for the settlement. If you are uncertain about your eligibility for this class action settlement, please visit the class action administrator’s website for more information. Note that NoProofClassActions.org participates in the Amazon affiliate advertising program, and this post may include affiliate links, which could result in us earning a commission if you make a purchase through those links.
