Bumble Bee, Starkist Settle $152.2M Class Action Over Tuna Price Fixing Allegations

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Deadline: December 31, 2024
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Settlement Summary
Major canned tuna brands, Bumble Bee, Starkist, and Chicken of the Sea, have agreed to a $152.2M class action settlement over allegations of price-fixing. It is argued that these companies conspired to artificially inflate the prices of canned and pouched tuna products between June 2011 and July 2015, violating antitrust and unfair competition laws in the United States. The settlement includes $130M from Starkist, $6M from Bumble Bee (Lion Capital), and $16.2M from a previous settlement involving Chicken of the Sea (COSI). This class action suit is significant as it serves as a reminder of the importance of market competition and the role of antitrust laws in preventing unfair business practices that ultimately harm consumers. Individuals who indirectly purchased canned or pouched tuna under 40 ounces for personal consumption and not resale during the specified period and resided in eligible states or U.S. territories can qualify for a payout from the settlement.
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Eligibility Requirements
- 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 eligible states or U.S. territories
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