You May Qualify If…
You drank FEEL FREE regularly and came to depend on it.
You had withdrawal symptoms when you tried to stop.
You were treated for liver injury, seizures, or another serious reaction after drinking FEEL FREE.
You went to detox or addiction treatment because of FEEL FREE.
A family member died and kratom was found to be a cause.
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The Problem
A “Wellness Tonic” Made With Kratom
Botanic Tonics sells FEEL FREE in gas stations, convenience stores, and online. Lawsuits allege the company marketed it as a kava drink, an energy shot, and an alternative to alcohol, without adequately disclosing the kratom inside or warning that it can be habit-forming.
Got a class action payment? You can still bring an injury claim.
The class settlement paid buyers back for what they spent on FEEL FREE. Its court-approved notice tells class members they “are not releasing any claims for personal injury.”
Arizona’s Attorney General Has Sued Botanic Tonics
The State of Arizona has sued Botanic Tonics and its founder, Jerry Ross, under the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act. The complaint alleges the company sold FEEL FREE as a kava drink, an energy shot, and an alternative to alcohol while obscuring its kratom content and the risks of addiction and withdrawal. It also alleges the company compared the product’s dependence risk to sugar or caffeine, marketed it to people trying to quit drinking, and pushed subscription deals on customers it knew were buying more than recommended.
The State is asking the court to stop these practices, return money that Arizona buyers paid, and impose civil penalties. Its case doesn’t seek damages for anyone’s injuries, so a person hurt by FEEL FREE needs a separate claim.
Health Risks
Harms Linked to Kratom and FEEL FREE
Federal health agencies and court filings describe serious reactions to kratom.
Addiction and Dependence
The FDA warns that kratom can cause substance use disorder, including using it longer than intended. One FEEL FREE user told Fortune he drank 10 to 12 bottles a day.
Withdrawal
Kratom acts on the same brain receptors as opioids. The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that people may have withdrawal symptoms when they stop regular use.
Liver Injury
The FDA lists liver toxicity among the serious adverse events linked to kratom.
Seizures
The FDA also warns consumers that kratom use carries a risk of seizures.
Hospitalization and Psychosis
The lead plaintiff in the FEEL FREE class action alleged he was hospitalized with vomiting, lapses in consciousness, delirium, and psychosis.
Wrongful Death
A Florida family sued Botanic Tonics and several local stores after a medical examiner listed the toxic effects of mitragynine, kratom’s main active compound, as their son’s cause of death.
Sources: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, “FDA and Kratom” · National Institute on Drug Abuse, “Kratom” · Fortune, Dec. 28, 2025 · CBS12 News, June 4, 2026
What the FDA Says
“Kratom is not appropriate for use as a dietary supplement.”
U.S. Food and Drug Administration, “FDA and Kratom”
How We Help
Legal Claims Against the Makers and Sellers of FEEL FREE
Injury claims over FEEL FREE rest on product liability and consumer protection law. Depending on the facts, a case can name the manufacturer and the stores that sold the product.
Failure to Warn
A manufacturer has to warn buyers about known risks. The class settlement required Botanic Tonics to add a label warning that kratom “can become habit-forming and cause serious adverse health effects.”
Misleading Marketing
Arizona’s complaint alleges FEEL FREE was promoted as a kava drink, an energy shot, a fitness aid, and an alternative to alcohol while its kratom content was obscured.
Negligence
A claim can address how a product was formulated, labeled, and sold, including the subscription programs that the Arizona Attorney General alleges pushed repeat purchases.
Wrongful Death
When kratom contributes to a death, California law lets certain family members seek damages for the loss of their loved one.
Meet Our Legal Team
Frederick Schenk
Managing Partner
Over 45 years of experience in personal injury, mass torts, and complex litigation.
Benjamin Schenk
Co-Founder & Trial Attorney
J.D. from University of San Diego School of Law. Graduate of ABOTA Trial College.
Lynn Schenk
Of Counsel
Former U.S. Congresswoman and the first woman elected to the House of Representatives from San Diego.
David Lizerbram
Partner, Business Advisory Practice Lead
Leads the firm’s business advisory practice. Represented hundreds of clients in complex business transactions, entity formation, and corporate governance.
Why Act Now
Why You Need an Attorney for a FEEL FREE Claim
An injury claim is separate from the class settlement and has its own rules and deadlines.
Deadlines Apply
California generally allows two years to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit, counted from when a person knew or should have known that FEEL FREE caused the harm or the death. Other states set their own deadlines.
The Class Settlement Left Injuries Out
The class settlement’s release doesn’t include claims for personal injury.
Stores Can Share Responsibility
The Florida wrongful death suit names local retailers along with the manufacturer.
Records Can Disappear
Order histories, subscription emails, card statements, and loyalty records show how much FEEL FREE you bought. We work to preserve them early.
Medical Proof Matters
Records of treatment for dependence, withdrawal, liver injury, or seizures document your harm. We gather them and build the case around them.
A Well-Funded Defendant
Fortune reports that FEEL FREE brings in more than $250 million a year in sales.
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If you or a loved one was harmed by FEEL FREE, contact The Schenk Law Firm for a free, confidential case evaluation.