Published
December 2021
Updated
June 9, 2026
If you bought boxed Nestlé candy like Raisinets or Buncha Crunch between 2013 and 2021, here is who the slack-fill settlement paid — the claim window has since closed.
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.
Status
Settlement Closed
Claim Deadline
Passed
Benefit
$0.50 per candy box
Up to 16 units ($8.00 maximum)
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)
