What the case was
Morris v. Evig LLC dba Balance of Nature, Case No. 25PH-CV-01551, in the Circuit Court of Phelps County, Missouri. The plaintiffs alleged the company misrepresented its products’ health benefits — including marketing that suggested the Fruits capsules could stand in for eating actual fruits and vegetables. Evig agreed to a settlement fund of up to $9.95 million covering U.S. purchases from March 28, 2019 through October 27, 2025, while admitting no wrongdoing.
If that allegation sounds familiar, it should: “can a few grams of powder replace produce?” is the exact question our 35/100 review answers with arithmetic. Capsules physically hold a few grams; dietary guidance measures produce in hundreds of grams a day. The settlement resolved legal claims about that gap being papered over in marketing.
The terms, in one table
| Settlement fund | Up to $9,950,000 |
|---|---|
| Class period | March 28, 2019 – October 27, 2025 |
| Who qualified | U.S. purchasers of Balance of Nature products in the class period |
| With proof of purchase | $6 per unit, up to $30 per household (5 units) |
| Without proof | $4 per unit, up to $8 per household (2 units) |
| Claim deadline | March 11, 2026 — passed |
| Final approval hearing | March 6, 2026 (outcome being confirmed; this page will be updated) |
| Admission of wrongdoing | None — the company settled without admitting the allegations |
The context: $30 back on $1,095 a year
Run the numbers the way a subscriber would. A customer who bought the Fruits & Veggies set for one year of the class period spent about $1,095. The maximum settlement payout, with receipts, was $30 per household — roughly ten days’ worth of product. That’s not a criticism of the lawyers; it’s how consumer class settlements usually work, and it’s the practical answer to anyone hoping a lawsuit would make them whole. The cheaper protection was always the label question asked before subscribing — the one this product still doesn’t answer.
What the settlement does — and doesn’t — prove
It doesn’t prove the product is worthless: settlements resolve claims without a verdict, and no wrongdoing was admitted. It does document that the health-benefit marketing was formally challenged at scale, that the company paid up to $9.95 million to resolve it, and that this is the third major entry in a seven-year record alongside the 2019 FDA warning letter and the 2023 federal consent decrees. A pattern of formal corrections is itself a fact — one we weigh in the brand-experience score, and one you can weigh however you see fit.
Frequently asked questions
Can I still file a claim?
No — the deadline was March 11, 2026. If you filed by then, payment timing depends on final approval and any appeals; check the settlement administrator’s site for status.
How much did claimants get?
$6 per unit up to $30 per household with proof of purchase; $4 per unit up to $8 per household without. Amounts could be adjusted pro rata depending on claim volume.
Was this the same thing as the FDA case?
No — separate tracks. The FDA/DOJ action produced the November 2023 consent decrees over disease claims and manufacturing practices. This was a private consumer class action over marketing representations, settled for up to $9.95M. Both are on the full timeline.
Is Balance of Nature still being sold?
Yes. The company resumed operations in December 2023 after meeting consent-decree conditions and continues to sell nationally — at $89.99 per 30-day set as of July 12, 2026. Our full review covers the current product.
Sources
- Morris v. Evig LLC dba Balance of Nature, Case No. 25PH-CV-01551, Circuit Court of Phelps County, Missouri — settlement notice and administrator materials (fund, class period, payout tiers, deadlines). Verified July 14, 2026.
- ClassAction.org / Top Class Actions — settlement summaries (terms corroboration). Accessed July 14, 2026.
- U.S. FDA — consent decree press announcement, November 16, 2023 (companion regulatory record). fda.gov
- The Ingredient Report — Balance of Nature FDA & regulatory timeline (full dated record).
Update history
- July 14, 2026 — Page first published. Final-approval outcome and payment timing to be confirmed and added.
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