$152M Tuna Settlement Payout: What to Expect
Summary
A $152.2 million settlement has begun paying consumers who bought packaged tuna products after major tuna companies were accused of illegally raising prices. Payments started on September 8 and vary widely depending on how much tuna a consumer bought during the case period.Key Facts
- The settlement involves StarKist, DWI, and Lion companies accused of fixing tuna prices in the U.S. from June 2011 to July 2015.
- The total payout fund is $152.2 million, for those who bought canned or pouched tuna products during that time.
- Payments started going out on September 8 through various methods like direct deposit, prepaid cards, or mailed checks.
- Consumers received different amounts, some around $100 and others several thousand dollars.
- Payment amounts depend on how much tuna individuals reported buying in their claims.
- The deadline to file for the settlement was December 31, 2024.
- People who filed claims in an earlier related lawsuit didn’t need to reapply to get paid this time.
- The U.S. Supreme Court refused to review the case in November 2022, allowing the settlement to proceed.
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