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Google Expert · 10-09-2014, 02:28 PM

Hey, guess what... Red Bull doesn't "give you wings" after all.

The famous energy drink slogan has been found to be false after a US lawsuit and the company has agreed to compensate customers who bought it in America between 2002 and 2014.

Legal papers specify that no proof of purchase is necessary.

Anyone in the US who bought at least one can, in the last 12 years, could be entitled $10 (£6.17) cash or $15 (£9.26) worth of Red Bull goods.

The false ad lawsuit all started in 2013 by a US consumer, Benjamin Careathers, who believed the company's slogan "Red Bull gives you wings" is dishonest.

He argued the slogan clearly doesn't mean the drink will give you wings but it is generally understood the drink should give a higher energy boost than an average cup of coffee.

The compensation payments to customers, expected to cost the company $13m (£8.2m), won't happen for a while though.

The legal process is still pending final court approval of the settlement scheduled to happen in May in 2015.

Those wanting to make a claim have to submit a form before 2 March 2015.

No proof or cash till receipt is needed, just to remember whether the drink was purchased between 1 January 2001 and 3 October 2014.

10-09-2014, 02:28 PM
Google Expert Webmaster Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 14,294	Anyone want $10 for nothing? Hey, guess what... Red Bull doesn't "give you wings" after all. The famous energy drink slogan has been found to be false after a US lawsuit and the company has agreed to compensate customers who bought it in America between 2002 and 2014. Legal papers specify that no proof of purchase is necessary. Anyone in the US who bought at least one can, in the last 12 years, could be entitled $10 (£6.17) cash or $15 (£9.26) worth of Red Bull goods. The false ad lawsuit all started in 2013 by a US consumer, Benjamin Careathers, who believed the company's slogan "Red Bull gives you wings" is dishonest. He argued the slogan clearly doesn't mean the drink will give you wings but it is generally understood the drink should give a higher energy boost than an average cup of coffee. The compensation payments to customers, expected to cost the company $13m (£8.2m), won't happen for a while though. The legal process is still pending final court approval of the settlement scheduled to happen in May in 2015. Those wanting to make a claim have to submit a form before 2 March 2015. No proof or cash till receipt is needed, just to remember whether the drink was purchased between 1 January 2001 and 3 October 2014.