Kratom Lawsuit Settlement Amounts For Product Injury (2026)

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Many Kratom lawsuits have been filed across the country, including in Pennsylvania, Arizona and Georgia. Although there have been no publicly announced settlements, two cases reached a trial verdict.

A wrongful death lawsuit in Florida resulted in an $11 million jury verdict against a Kratom distributor. In Washington, a jury awarded a family $2.5 million in a lawsuit alleging wrongful death.

Estimated Kratom Lawsuit Payout Ranges

Kratom lawsuit settlement amounts will likely vary widely for a few reasons. First, there is no single distributor or manufacturer of Kratom products. As a result, there is no single entity applying uniform criteria for settlement amounts.

Instead, individual settlements will likely depend on factors unique to the case, such as the manufacturer’s ability to pay the settlement and whether it had product liability insurance.

Second, lawsuits have alleged different injuries. Some have asserted that Kratom caused or contributed to a victim’s death. Others have alleged that Kratom’s properties make it addictive. Still others argue that Kratom damages the heart, liver and kidneys. Different injuries will lead to different Kratom lawsuit settlement amounts.

Third, lawsuit settlements are often confidential. After a case settles, the parties may quietly dismiss the Kratom lawsuit or announce that they have settled without disclosing the amount. One goal of confidential settlements is to deprive other claimants of information that may be helpful in their settlement negotiations.

Key Factors That Affect Your Kratom Settlement Amount

The following factors can affect Kratom lawsuit settlement amounts:

• Injury severity, with fatalities justifying the greatest settlements
• Prognosis, if you are claiming non-fatal injuries
• Age
• Earnings

Some additional factors that may play a part in your settlement include the manufacturer’s liability insurance policy limits and the assets it has to pay a settlement.

Who May Qualify for a Kratom Lawsuit Payout?

In most states, you will need to establish that you or your loved one suffered an injury caused by Kratom. Currently, the courts have not limited the types of injuries you must have to pursue a Kratom case. However, you will need scientific or medical evidence proving a causal link between your injury and a chemical in Kratom.

Evidence That Can Strengthen Your Kratom Settlement

Lawsuit settlements happen when manufacturers realize that fighting the lawsuit carries greater risks than settling it. Stronger evidence of liability and loss can persuade a manufacturer to settle rather than face a jury. This evidence may include:

• Medical records showing an injury associated with a Kratom effect or ingredient
• Expert testimony that other Kratom users suffered similar injuries
• Medical bills proving that you incurred costs for diagnosis and treatment

A manufacturer that is willing to settle a case will often make better offers. Thus, mounting the strongest case possible will often produce the highest settlement amounts.

What Damages Can You Recover in a Kratom Lawsuit?

The damages you seek will depend on the nature of your claim and where you file. If you lost a loved one, your wrongful death damages will be determined by your state’s wrongful death statute.

Most states allow you to seek compensation for funeral expenses and lost financial support. Some states also allow you to pursue damages for grief and mental anguish, while others do not.

Conversely, if you are pursuing claims for non-fatal injuries caused by Kratom products, you can seek compensation for your economic losses, such as lost income and medical costs, as well as non-economic losses, such as pain and suffering.

Another consideration is whether your state caps non-economic damages in product liability cases. You should consider talking to a product liability attorney in your state about any limits imposed by state law.

How Long Do Kratom Lawsuit Settlements Take?

The time for a Kratom lawsuit will depend on many factors, including your location and your local court’s backlog. However, product liability cases, particularly those relying on new scientific data, could take a few years to reach trial or a settlement.

Choose Trusted Attorneys for Your Kratom Lawsuit

The lawyer you choose for your Kratom case should have experience with product liability cases and the resources to stand up to large manufacturers and distributors. Contact ConsumerShield for a free case review and a referral to a vetted law firm that can assist you.