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Utz Brands Fraud Class Action

Last verified October 15, 2026Source: courtlistener-litigationHow ClaimWatch verifies cases

Still being litigated: the claims below are allegations, not findings, and there is no settlement, claim form or payout yet.

Where this case stands

In litigation

The case has been filed and is being fought in court. There is no settlement, no claim form and no payout yet; many class actions are dismissed or never certified.

Pending in the District Court, N.D. California (No. 3:26-cv-11845).

  1. October 14, 2026
    Case filed

What happened

A proposed class action against Utz Brands, Inc., apparently concerning fraud claims. The nature of suit is 'Other Fraud,' suggesting allegations of deceptive or misleading conduct related to the company's products. These are allegations in a newly filed case, not proven facts and not yet a settlement.

Do you qualify?

No settlement exists yet, so there is nothing to file and no class definition to check. If the case settles, the settlement will define exactly who qualifies — watch this case and we'll let you know.

How to file

There is no claim to file yet. If this case reaches a settlement, a claim process will open — usually with an official settlement website and a filing deadline.

Common questions

Can I file a claim in the Utz Brands Fraud Class Action case?
No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed October 14, 2026 in the District Court, N.D. California (No. 3:26-cv-11845).What a class action lawsuit is →
Who are the attorneys in the Utz Brands Fraud Class Action?
For the plaintiffs: Karolina Hulbert (PRO SE); Kyle Hulbert (PRO SE); Robert Allen Mackey. From the public court docket.

Who's involved

Plaintiffs

  • Karolina Hulbert
  • Kyle Hulbert
  • Steve Brand

Defendants

  • Utz Brands, Inc.

Counsel for plaintiffs

From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.

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