In re Packaged Seafood Products Antitrust Litigation: Bumble Bee, Chicken of the Sea, StarKist, Thai Union Group class action settlement
Persons who purchased canned or pouched tuna from Bumble Bee, Chicken of the Sea, StarKist, or Thai Union Group between June 1, 2011 and July 31, 2015. If that describes you, you can file a claim in the Bumble Bee, Chicken of the Sea, StarKist, Thai Union Group class action settlement. The payment amount depends on how many valid claims are filed. The settlement website does not say clearly whether documentation is required. No claim deadline has been published yet.
This class action settlement involves allegations that major canned and pouched tuna manufacturers engaged in anticompetitive conduct. Consumers who purchased tuna products from Bumble Bee, Chicken of the Sea, StarKist, or Thai Union Group during the class period may be eligible for compensation.
The facts
| Class period | June 1, 2011 to July 31, 2015 |
|---|---|
| Docket number | 15-md-02670 |
| Administrator | JND |
| Status | Open, accepting claims |
How to file a claim
- Check that you are eligible. Persons who purchased canned or pouched tuna from Bumble Bee, Chicken of the Sea, StarKist, or Thai Union Group between June 1, 2011 and July 31, 2015.
- Gather what you need. Have your contact details ready, along with any notice ID you were sent.
- File on the official settlement website. It is the only place a claim counts, and filing is always free.
- File before the published deadline. Late claims are usually rejected.
File your claim on the official site
Goes to www.tunaendpurchasersettlement.com, the official settlement website. We are not paid for this link.
Common questions
Who is eligible for the Bumble Bee, Chicken of the Sea, StarKist, Thai Union Group settlement?
Persons who purchased canned or pouched tuna from Bumble Bee, Chicken of the Sea, StarKist, or Thai Union Group between June 1, 2011 and July 31, 2015.
How much money will I get?
Final amounts usually depend on how many valid claims are filed, so the published figure is a maximum rather than a promise.
When is the claim deadline?
No claim deadline has been published yet. Administrators are not required to accept late claims, so it is worth filing before the date rather than on it.
Do I need receipts or proof of purchase?
The settlement website does not say clearly whether documentation is required. Every claim form asks you to confirm that the information you give is true, and filing a claim you are not entitled to is fraud.
Is the Bumble Bee, Chicken of the Sea, StarKist, Thai Union Group settlement legitimate?
This settlement is administered by JND, a court appointed claims administrator. It is docketed as 15-md-02670, which you can look up yourself. A real settlement never asks you to pay to file a claim. File only on the official settlement website linked on this page.
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