Published
February 27, 2024
Updated
July 26, 2026
The Washington Attorney General mailed $40.6 million in restitution checks beginning in December 2023. The June 5, 2024 deadline for people who believed they should have received a payment has passed.
Current Status
The Washington Attorney General mailed $40.6 million in restitution checks beginning in December 2023. The June 5, 2024 deadline for people who believed they should have received a payment has passed.StatusRefund Checks Issued · Claim Period ClosedSee the current-status update above.
Claim DeadlineJune 5, 2024New claims are not currently accepted.
Settlement Fund$40.6 millionApproved deductions and allocation terms may apply.
Potential Benefit$50 or $120 per householdEligibility and payment terms apply.
What Happened?
The Washington Attorney General brought antitrust lawsuits alleging price-fixing by chicken and tuna producers. Settling companies did not admit the alleged wrongdoing.Who Was Covered?
Checks were sent to Washington households at or below 175% of the federal poverty level using state records. The program was government-administered restitution rather than a consumer-filed class settlement.What Benefits Were Available?
Single-person households received $50 and households with two or more people received $120. A limited process existed for households that believed they were omitted.Claims and Payment Information
The Washington Attorney General mailed $40.6 million in restitution checks beginning in December 2023. The June 5, 2024 deadline for people who believed they should have received a payment has passed. People with an existing claim or notice should rely on claim-specific communications and the official source.Official information is available at Washington Attorney General Refund Announcement.
Important Dates
• Initial checks mailed: December 2023• Omitted-household claim deadline: June 5, 2024
Settlement Fund and Legal Fees
Administration, legal fees, expenses, benefit payments, and other approved deductions are governed by the official documents and court orders and can affect individual benefits.Case Information
Washington Attorney General chicken and tuna antitrust mattersMultiple enforcement matters
Washington state and federal courts.
Sources
• Official program, company, or court-authorized information: Washington Attorney General Refund AnnouncementFor more class actions keep scrolling below.
Settlement Fund
$40.6 million
Case Title
Washington Attorney General chicken and tuna antitrust matters
Case Number
Multiple enforcement matters
Court
Washington state and federal courts
Claim Deadline
June 5, 2024
Status
Refund Checks Issued · Claim Period Closed
Official Website
Washington Attorney General Refund Announcement
