Published
September 22, 2024
Updated
July 25, 2026
Claims are closed. The October 18, 2024 deadline has passed. The administrator states that payments were issued to eligible claimants on March 17, 2026.
Current Status
Claims are closed. The October 18, 2024 deadline has passed. The administrator states that payments were issued to eligible claimants on March 17, 2026.StatusPayments IssuedSee the current-status update above.
Claim DeadlineOctober 18, 2024The filing window has passed.
Settlement Fund$38.65M cash + $26.1M productsFinancial terms are governed by the settlement documents.
Potential BenefitPro rata cash and productsEligibility and allocation rules apply.
What Happened?
Direct purchasers alleged that packaged-tuna suppliers conspired to fix, raise, and maintain prices. The settling defendants denied liability and wrongdoing but agreed to resolve the claims.Who Was Covered?
People or businesses that bought qualifying packaged tuna products directly from a defendant in the United States, its territories, or the District of Columbia between June 1, 2011 and July 31, 2015 were covered.What Benefits Were Available?
Eligible claimants received a pro rata cash payment and a right to order a pro rata allocation of products under the settlement terms.How Claims Were Filed
During the filing period, eligible direct purchasers could submit a claim through the official case website. The claim window is closed, and the administrator directs eligible claimants needing a reissue to use the official site.Official information is available at TunaDirectPurchaserCase.com.
Important Dates
• Final approval: November 22, 2024• Claim deadline: October 18, 2024
• Payments issued: March 17, 2026
Settlement Fund and Legal Fees
Notice, administration, legal-fee, expense, and other permitted amounts are governed by the settlement documents and court orders. Those deductions can affect amounts available for eligible claims.Case Information
The matter is In re Packaged Seafood Products Antitrust Litigation, Case No. 3:15-md-02670, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California.Official Website: TunaDirectPurchaserCase.com
Sources
• Official settlement information and court documents: TunaDirectPurchaserCase.comFor more class actions keep scrolling below.
Settlement Fund
$38.65M cash + $26.1M products
Case Title
In re Packaged Seafood Products Antitrust Litigation
Case Number
3:15-md-02670
Court
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Claim Deadline
October 18, 2024 (passed)
Status
Payments Issued
Official Website
TunaDirectPurchaserCase.com
