![]() Want more consumer news? Visit our parent organization, Consumer Reports, for the latest on scams, recalls, and other consumer issues. The settlement benefits indirect purchasers of Chicken of the Sea tuna products who purchased the products in. To file, go to the very descriptive URL and fill out a claim form or exclude yourself from the lawsuit by November 20, 2015. Chicken of the Sea agreed to pay 20 million to resolve class action lawsuit claims it worked with other tuna companies to artificially raise the price of tuna products, and Class Members do not need proof of purchase to make a claim. They’re asking consumers to say on penalty of perjury when they file a claim that they have, indeed, purchased tuna during the period covered by the suit. The Supreme Court’s decision will help determine the fate of the remaining plaintiffs. The deadline for the settlement is 11/20/15. If you’re a resident of the United States and bought at least one five-ounce can of any of these tunas from Starkist between Februand October 31, 2014, you’re eligible to file a claim:Īs often happens with class actions for small items, they’re assuming that you haven’t saved your last five years’ worth of grocery receipts. It is the first step toward settling the tuna class-action lawsuit. While Starkist doesn’t admit fault, the case has been settled. That might not make a difference to one consumer making one tuna salad, but would add up over millions of cans. His allegation was that the company was deliberately under-filling each can by a few tenths of an ounce. Follow the link below to access the latest 6. ( TheGiantVermin)Two and a half years ago, a man who eats tuna filed a class action lawsuit against Starkist, a tuna company. There is currently an open class action that similarly affects consumers over alleged tuna price fixing.
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