$152.2 Million Bumble Bee and StarKist Tuna Class Action Settlement

Claim Form Deadline: December 31, 2024
Payout: $24.50
Proof Required: No

Overview of the $152.2 Million Tuna Class Action Settlement

A settlement of $152,200,000 has been reached with leading tuna producers in the U.S. over allegations of price fixing that led to higher consumer prices for tuna. The lawsuit claims that from June 2011 to July 2015, companies such as Chicken of the Sea, Bumble Bee, and StarKist conspired to artificially raise the prices of packaged tuna, violating U.S. antitrust and unfair competition laws.

Total Settlement Amount

The settlement total is $152.2 million, which includes:

• $130 million from StarKist
• $6 million from Bumble Bee Foods (Lion Capital)
• $16.2 million from a prior Chicken of the Sea (COSI) settlement

Tuna Companies Involved in the Settlement

• Chicken of the Sea (COSI): This major canned tuna brand participated in the lawsuit and was part of the previous “COSI Settlement,” which provided $16.2 million in consumer benefits.
• StarKist: Another key player in the canned tuna market, StarKist has agreed to pay $130 million to resolve the class claims.
• Bumble Bee / Lion Capital: Bumble Bee Foods, also implicated in the class action, was formerly owned by Lion Capital, which will pay $6 million as part of the settlement.

Eligibility for Payout

To qualify for a payout from the 2024 tuna settlement, you must meet the following criteria:

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

Eligible 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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Estimated Payout Amount

Class members can expect approximately $0.12 per can, or $24.50 for every 200 cans purchased. The final payout may vary based on the total number of claims submitted.

Filing a Claim

To submit a claim, complete the claim form online or by mail by December 31, 2024. The form can be found on the settlement website or by contacting the claims administrator.

Proof of Purchase Requirement

No proof of purchase is needed to file a claim in this tuna class action.

Previous COSI Claimants

If you have already submitted a claim in the COSI settlement, you do not need to file again. Your previous claim will be considered for this settlement.

Claim Form Website: TunaEndPurchaserSettlement.com

Please be aware that your claim form will be rejected if it contains fraudulent information. By submitting your information and your sworn statement of its accuracy, you are agreeing to do so under penalty of perjury. Submitting false information not only jeopardizes your claim but also affects others who are genuinely eligible for the settlement. If you are uncertain about your eligibility for this class action settlement, please visit the class action administrator’s website for more information. Note that NoProofClassActions.org participates in the Amazon affiliate advertising program, and this post may include affiliate links, which could result in us earning a commission if you make a purchase through those links.