CNN reports that people who bought StarKist tuna between February 19, 2009 through October 31, 2014 can take home $25 in cash or $50 of tuna due to a class action lawsuit settlement claiming that StarKist put less tuna in their cans than advertised. Federal law requires 5 ounce cans to contain between 2.84-ounces and 3.23-ounces of tuna, depending on the type. The plaintiff, Patrick Hendricks, had independent testing done on the cans, determining that they had as much as 17.3 percent less tuna than the federally mandated minimum. StarKist must pay up to $8 million in cash and $4 million in food vouchers as part of the settlement in United States District Court in Northern California. StarKist did not admit fault but agreed to a settlement in which it will pay $8 million in cash and $4 million in vouchers to purchase StarKist tuna. People can sign up for the settlement at the lawsuit website. They don't need a receipt, but they will need to swear that they purchased the tuna.
(Score: 2) by Snotnose on Saturday August 29 2015, @02:48PM
Back in the late 70s/early 80s California guv Deukmejian won a class action lawsuit against Levi Jeans. I submitted my claim, something like $0.25 per pair of jeans. Never saw a dime. I even check those lists newspapers publish of people who are owed money. Bupkiss.
George, I'm still waiting for my $0.75. Can you look into it for me?
When the dust settled America realized it was saved by a porn star.
(Score: 2) by Fnord666 on Saturday August 29 2015, @05:55PM
As a claimant you can choose between $25US in cash or vouchers for $50US in starkist products.
(Score: 2) by tibman on Saturday August 29 2015, @06:15PM
Ah yes, Mr. Snotnose we have finally found you. We have been holding your $000.75 refund for you in the National Banker's Bank of Banking. After factoring in the modest holding fee we owe you exactly -$003.19$. We would prefer it if you could pay us in person.
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