Have you bought A&W root beer or cream soda over the last seven years?

The suit was settled to avoid any further expense, the companies said.

Keurig Dr. Pepper didn’t respond to CNET’s request for additional comment.

Who is eligible to submit a claim?

How much can I get from A&W?

There arethree different tiersyou could be in when you submit a claim.

They’re based on whether you have proof of purchase.

Tier 1 is for claims without proof of purchase.

If you have no proof of purchase for your claim, you’ll get $5.50 per household.

Tier 2 is mixed, for claims that do and don’t have proof of purchase.

Tier 3 is for claims supported by proof of purchase.

How can I file a claim?

When should I file by?

When will I get my money?

A final approval hearing is scheduled for Oct. 19, 2023.

Any payments would go out after that date, but the process could be delayed by appeals.