Ferrara Candy Box Slack-Fill Class Action Settlement

Q: Can I still file a Ferrara Candy Box settlement claim?

No. The claim deadline has passed. The settlement is closed and this page is for informational and status purposes only.

Q: How much was the Ferrara Candy Box settlement?

Class members could receive $0.50 per unit of covered product purchased, up to a maximum of 16 units ($8.00).

By Steve Levine

Ferrara Candy Box slack-fill class action settlement

Published: December 2021 · Updated: June 9, 2026

Status Settlement Closed

Claim Deadline Passed

Benefit $0.50 per candy box Up to 16 units ($8.00 maximum)

What Was the Ferrara Candy Box Settlement About?

This settlement resolved class action lawsuits alleging that the defendants packaged their boxed candy products in oversized packaging with nonfunctional empty space (so-called "slack-fill"). The parties agreed to settle; the Court did not decide that the defendants did anything wrong. The claim deadline has passed, so this page is now for informational and status purposes only.

Can I Still File a Claim?

No. The claim deadline has passed. If you are looking for settlements you can still file, see our list of open class action settlements.

Who Qualified?

The settlement class covered U.S. residents who purchased one or more cardboard boxes of the covered candy products — Raisinets, Buncha Crunch, Butterfinger Bites, Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels, Rainbow Nerds, SweeTarts, Spree, Gobstopper, Sno-Caps, and Runts — between February 9, 2013 and September 23, 2021.

What Were the Benefits?

Class members who submitted a valid claim could receive $0.50 per unit of covered product purchased, up to a maximum of 16 units, or $8.00. Payments were issued after the Court granted final approval and after the time for any appeals ended.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I still file a Ferrara Candy Box settlement claim?
No. The claim deadline has passed.

Who qualified for the Ferrara Candy Box settlement?
U.S. residents who bought covered cardboard candy boxes between February 9, 2013 and September 23, 2021.

How much was the settlement benefit?
$0.50 per unit of covered product, up to 16 units ($8.00).

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Status Settlement Closed

Claim Deadline Passed

Class Period February 9, 2013 – September 23, 2021

Benefit $0.50 per candy box (up to $8.00)