$152.2M Bumble Bee, Starkist Tuna Class Action Settlement

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Claim Form Deadline: December 31, 2024

Payout: $24.50

Proof required: No

What's the $152.2M Tuna Class Action Settlement About?

The $152,200,000 tuna class action settlement has been agreed upon with popular tuna producers in the United States over allegations of price fixing between companies to raise consumers tuna prices. The class action lawsuit contends that from June 2011 to July 2015, several tuna companies, including Chicken of the Sea, Bumble Bee, and StarKist, conspired to artificially inflate the prices of packaged tuna products in violation of antitrust and unfair competition laws in the United States.

What is the Total Settlement Amount?

The total settlement amount is $152.2 million, which includes $130 million from StarKist, $6 million from Bumble Bee Foods (Lion Capital), and $16.2 million from a previous Chicken of the Sea (COSI) settlement.

Which Tuna Companies Are Part of the Tuna Settlement?

Chicken of the Sea (COSI)
Chicken of the Sea is one of the major canned tuna brands involved in the price-fixing lawsuit. It was part of a previous settlement, referred to as the "COSI Settlement" in the class action information. The COSI Settlement provided $16.2 million in benefits to consumers.

StarKist
StarKist is another major canned tuna brand implicated in the price-fixing lawsuit. As part of the current settlement, StarKist has agreed to pay $130 million to resolve the class claims.

Bumble Bee / Lion Capital:
Bumble Bee foods, another major tuna brand, involved in the class action, formerly owned by Lion Capital. As part of the current settlement, Lion has agreed to pay $6 million to resolve the class claims as part of the $152,200,000 class action settlement.

How Do I Qualify For a Payout?

You may qualify for a payout from the 2024 tuna settlement if you:

• Indirectly purchased canned or pouched tuna smaller than 40 ounces
• Bought the tuna for personal consumption (not resale)
• Made the purchase between June 1, 2011 and July 1, 2015
• Resided in one of the following eligible states or U.S. territories

Qualifying States
Arizona
Arkansas
California
District of Columbia
Florida
Guam
Hawaii
Iowa
Kansas
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oregon
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin

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How Much Can I Get Paid?

It's estimated that class members may receive approximately $0.12 per can or $24.50 for every 200 cans purchased. The actual amount may vary based on factors like the number of claims filed in the tuna settlement.

How Do I File a Claim?

You must submit a claim form online or by mail by December 31, 2024. The form can be obtained from the settlement website or by contacting the claims administrator directly.

Do I Need Proof of Purchase to File a Claim?

No, proof or documentation may not be required to file a claim in the tuna class action.

What If I Already File a Claim in the COSI tuna class action?

If you already filed a claim in the Chicken of the Sea ("COSI") Settlement, you do not need to file another claim for payment. Your previous claim may be used for this settlement as well.

Claim Form Website: TunaEndPurchaserSettlement.com

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Filing Class Action Settlement Claims

Please note that your claim form will be rejected if you submit a settlement claim for payout with any fraudulent information. By providing this information and your sworn statement of its veracity, you agree to do so under the penalty of perjury. You would also be harming others that actually qualify for the class action settlement. If you are not sure whether or not you qualify for this class action settlement, visit the class action administrator's website below. OpenClassActions.com is only providing information and is not a class action administrator or a law firm. OpenClassActions is a participant in the Amazon affiliate advertising program and this post may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission or fees if you make a purchase via those links.

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