Published
August 18, 2023
Updated
July 27, 2026
The September 25, 2023 claim deadline and October 26, 2023 fairness hearing have passed. The official site does not currently post a later payment update.
Current Status
The September 25, 2023 claim deadline and October 26, 2023 fairness hearing have passed. The official site does not currently post a later payment update.StatusClaims Closed · Distribution Update Not PublicSee the current-status update above.
Claim DeadlineSeptember 25, 2023New claims are not currently accepted.
Settlement FundMore than $4.3 millionApproved deductions and allocation terms may apply.
Potential BenefitEstimated $9 without proof or $18 with proofEligibility and payment terms apply.
What Happened?
The lawsuit alleged that Dole Fruit Bowls labeled as being in “100% juice” or “100% fruit juice” contained trace amounts of added ingredients and were misleadingly marketed. Dole denied wrongdoing and maintained that its labeling was appropriate.Who Was Covered?
The class covered U.S. consumers who purchased specified Dole Fruit Bowls products labeled “in 100% juice” or “in 100% fruit juice” for personal use from January 1, 2017 through June 27, 2023.What Benefits Were Available?
Claims were valued at $0.15 per covered product, up to 60 products without proof and up to 120 products with proof, producing estimated maximums of $9 and $18 before any pro rata adjustment.Claims and Payment Information
The September 25, 2023 claim deadline and October 26, 2023 fairness hearing have passed. The official site does not currently post a later payment update. People with an existing claim or notice should rely on claim-specific communications and the official source.Official information is available at Fruit Marketing Settlement.
Important Dates
• Claim deadline: September 25, 2023• Fairness hearing: October 26, 2023
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
Blankenship v. Dole Packaged Foods, LLC23-LA0361
Circuit Court for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit, St. Clair County, Illinois.
Sources
• Official program, breach notice, or court-authorized information: Fruit Marketing SettlementFor more class actions keep scrolling below.
Settlement Fund
More than $4.3 million
Case Title
Blankenship v. Dole Packaged Foods, LLC
Case Number
23-LA0361
Court
Circuit Court for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit, St. Clair County, Illinois
Claim Deadline
September 25, 2023
Status
Claims Closed · Distribution Update Not Public
Official Website
Fruit Marketing Settlement
