The deadline to submit a claim form in a class-action lawsuit for those who purchased A&W root beer or cream soda products is 12 days away.

Those who purchased at least one A&W root beer or cream soda product, with diet and zero sugar versions counting, that included the label “Made With Aged Vanilla” between Feb. 7, 2016, and June 2, 2023, could qualify for funds from a $15 million settlement.

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A class-action lawsuit against A&W Concentrate and Keurig Dr Pepper, which make A&W root beer and cream soda products, was launched in 2020 over allegations of misleading advertising by labeling products as “Made With Aged Vanilla,” but the soda is made with a synthetic ingredient called ethyl vanillin, not real aged vanilla.

In a preliminary hearing, the company said its products were not untruthful or misleading, claiming “purchasers did not pay a ‘premium’ for the Products as a result of any misrepresentations.” The final hearing will take place on Oct. 19.

Customers who are interested in filing a claim form can go to rootbeerandcreamsodasettlement.com. Claim forms must be submitted online or postmarked by Oct. 18. This class-action claim does not require proof of purchase to be eligible for compensation.

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Consumers could be issued a minimum cash payment of $5.50 and a maximum of $25. Applicants who file a claim without proof of purchase will receive a payment of $5.50, while customers with proof of purchase can get up to $25.

The payment date will be announced after the court decision at the final hearing in mid-October.