Approximately 165,982 people who cashed their first Juul settlement check are about to receive a second payment. The average second payout will be around $92.48 per person, though amounts will vary based on the number of approved claims and eligible participants—some recipients could receive as much as $1,413.63.
This second distribution involves $15.35 million in unclaimed settlement funds from the original $300+ million class action settlement against Juul and Altria Group that was finalized in 2024. The court motion to redistribute these unclaimed funds was filed on February 26, 2026, and after a response period for objections, eligible claimants should begin receiving payments in the coming weeks. This article explains who qualifies for the second payment, how much you might receive, when the money will arrive, and what happens next.
Table of Contents
- How Much Will Each Person Get From the Second Juul Settlement Payout?
- Who Qualifies for the Second Juul Settlement Payout?
- Timeline and When You’ll Receive Your Second Juul Settlement Payout
- What Happened to the First Juul Settlement Payment?
- Common Questions About Your Second Juul Settlement Payout
- Tax Implications and Payment Process
- What’s Next After the Second Juul Settlement Payout?
How Much Will Each Person Get From the Second Juul Settlement Payout?
The second Juul settlement payment of approximately $15.35 million will be divided among 165,982 claimants who successfully received their first check. This means the average payment per person works out to roughly $92.48, though this is not a fixed amount. Your actual second payout will depend on factors such as the final number of eligible claimants who must share the fund and any adjustments made during the distribution process. The settlement documents specify that any individual share must total at least $15 to qualify for redistribution—smaller shares may not be worth the administrative cost to distribute.
Some claimants who received larger first payments due to winning higher compensation tiers in the claims process could see second payments exceeding $1,000, with the maximum documented second payment reaching $1,413.63. Understanding these variations is important because $92.48 is an average, not a guarantee. If you were among the earliest claimants approved with higher compensation, your second check may be substantially larger. Conversely, if your original approved claim amount was smaller, your second payment will scale proportionally. The court and claims administrator must finalize all calculations and administrative details before payments begin, which is why an exact amount cannot be posted until after the court approves the redistribution motion.
Who Qualifies for the Second Juul Settlement Payout?
To be eligible for the second Juul settlement payment, you must have already cashed your first settlement check from the October 2024 payment deadline. The original settlement covers all individuals who purchased Juul products in the United States from a brick-and-mortar retailer or online vendor before December 7, 2022—but only those who filed a claim during the claims period and received approval are now eligible to receive unclaimed fund distributions. If you filed a claim and were approved but never cashed your first check, or if you missed the October 18, 2024 payment deadline, you may still be eligible for a residual payment, though you should contact the claims administrator immediately to verify your status. The second payment is not a new settlement or new opportunity to file—it is purely a distribution of money from the original settlement that went unclaimed or was set aside.
The 165,982 people receiving the second payment represent those with verified addresses and successful first payments. If your address has changed since the first payment, the claims administrator may have outdated contact information, which could delay or prevent your second check from arriving. It is critical to verify that your current mailing address is on file with the settlement administrator if you recently moved. Additionally, if you passed away since receiving the first payment, the claims administrator would need to work with your estate or designated beneficiaries to process the second payment.
Timeline and When You’ll Receive Your Second Juul Settlement Payout
The court motion to redistribute the unclaimed Juul settlement funds was filed on February 26, 2026, which officially launched the approval process. Other parties in the settlement were given until March 12, 2026, to file responses or objections to the redistribution proposal. Following that response period, any replies to objections were due by March 19, 2026. The claims administrator and settlement attorneys are now waiting for the court to issue its final approval of the redistribution plan. Once that approval is granted—expected in the coming weeks but not yet officially announced—the claims administrator will begin issuing second payments.
Based on typical settlement timelines, payments could begin within 2 to 4 weeks of court approval, though the exact start date will be communicated through official settlement updates. The timing of your individual payment will depend on the claims administrator’s processing speed and your banking institution’s deposit time. Most second payments will arrive via check mailed to your address on file, or via direct deposit if you enrolled in that option during the first claim process. Processing delays of 1 to 2 weeks after the payment period begins are normal. You should not expect payment to arrive immediately upon the court’s approval—allow several weeks for the funds to be processed, printed, or transferred, and for mail delivery if you receive a check.
What Happened to the First Juul Settlement Payment?
The original Juul settlement totaled over $300 million, with Juul Labs contributing $255 million and Altria Group (which owns a major stake in Juul) contributing $45.5 million. The settlement resolved allegations that Juul engaged in deceptive marketing practices and wrongfully targeted youth consumers. Between filing deadlines, the settlement received a record-breaking 14 million claims submitted by U.S. consumers. However, only 842,004 claims were approved as legitimate.
The approved claims were paid from the settlement fund after deducting attorney fees, administrative costs, and taxes, resulting in approximately $202 million paid out to eligible claimants in the first distribution (October 2024). Of the approved claimants, 165,982 individuals successfully claimed and cashed their first check. The remaining funds—approximately $15.35 million (plus $20,000 set aside for taxes and administrative expenses)—went unclaimed or were set aside for various reasons. Some claimants never collected their checks, some had stale addresses, and other claims encountered processing issues. Rather than allow this money to revert to the defendants or sit in escrow indefinitely, the settlement framework allows the remaining funds to be redistributed to claimants who successfully received their first payment. This ensures that the settlement proceeds continue to benefit consumers who were legitimately part of the Juul user base.
Common Questions About Your Second Juul Settlement Payout
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- *Do I need to file another claim to get the second payment?** No. If you already received your first Juul settlement check, you are automatically eligible for the second distribution. You do not need to submit new paperwork, file another claim, or respond to any requests—the administrator will contact you at your address on file or use direct deposit information from your first payment.
- *Will I receive the full average amount of $92.48?** Your second payment may be close to $92.48, but it will likely vary slightly. The final amount depends on the exact number of eligible recipients and any final adjustments the administrator makes during processing. As long as your share is $15 or more, you will receive it.
- *What if I never cashed my first check?** If you were approved but never cashed your first check, you still have rights to the settlement. Contact the claims administrator or settlement website immediately to claim your original payment, as that takes priority over the second redistribution. However, if your claim was denied in the first round, you cannot appeal at this stage—the second payment is available only to those who received and accepted their first payment.
- *Is the second payment taxable?** Yes, the $15 million redistribution is subject to the same tax treatment as your first settlement payment. The settlement administrator will issue a 1099-MISC or similar tax form for the second payment. You should consult with a tax professional about your specific situation, as class action settlement payments may have different tax implications than other income.
Tax Implications and Payment Process
Class action settlement payments are generally considered taxable income to the recipient. The $15.35 million being redistributed will be subject to federal income tax, and possibly state income tax depending on where you reside. The settlement agreement set aside $20,000 specifically for taxes and administrative costs, but that does not eliminate your personal tax liability. When you receive your second check, you should expect to receive a 1099-MISC form (or equivalent) in January 2027 (the year following payment) documenting the amount.
You will be responsible for reporting this income on your tax return. The payment itself will arrive either by check mailed to your address or by direct deposit to a bank account on file—whichever method you used for your first payment. Checks typically take 5 to 10 business days to arrive after being mailed by the administrator, plus additional time if your address has moved. If you received your first payment by direct deposit, the second payment should follow the same route unless you specifically requested a change with the administrator. Do not assume the money has been lost if it does not arrive within 2 weeks of the expected start date—contact the administrator to verify processing status.
What’s Next After the Second Juul Settlement Payout?
Once the $15.35 million in unclaimed funds has been distributed to the 165,982 eligible claimants, the Juul class action settlement will essentially be concluded. Any remaining unspent settlement money (after all administrative costs and taxes are paid) would typically revert to a cy pres recipient—a charitable organization selected by the court to benefit consumers in a related area. The settlement has already distributed well over $200 million to consumers who were harmed by Juul’s marketing and products, making it one of the largest consumer restitution settlements in recent years.
Looking ahead, these are final payments from the original 2024 settlement. There are no additional Juul settlement distributions planned from this $300+ million agreement. However, other Juul-related litigation continues in state and federal courts, and additional settlements may emerge in the future. For now, the second payout represents the completion of the main settlement redistribution process for users who filed timely claims.