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Tuna Direct Purchaser Antitrust Settlement

Settlement provides cash payments plus StarKist-branded products valued at up to $26,100,000

Last verified September 18, 2026Source: jndHow ClaimWatch verifies cases

This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was October 18, 2024. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →

What happened

Defendants allegedly conspired to fix, raise, and maintain prices that direct purchasers paid for packaged tuna products between June 2011 and July 2015, causing class members to pay more than they otherwise would have. Defendants deny all liability and have agreed to settle to avoid litigation risks, while admitting no wrongdoing.

Do you qualify?

Direct purchasers of packaged tuna products (canned or pouched, excluding tuna salad kits and cups) within the United States, its territories, and the District of Columbia from any Defendant between June 1, 2011 and July 31, 2015. Excluded are governmental entities, defendants and their affiliates, defendants' officers and employees, federal judges, and certain other entities listed in court orders.

Who is in the class

You are a Settlement Class Member if you or your company directly purchased Packaged Tuna Products (excluding tuna salad kits and cups and salvage purchases) within the United States, its territories and the District of Columbia from any Defendant at any time between June 1, 2011 and July 31, 2015.

Quoted from the settlement notice.

How to file

The claim deadline of October 18, 2024 has passed and payments were issued to all eligible claimants on March 17, 2026. If you previously submitted a claim in the COSI/TUG Settlement, that claim was used to calculate your benefits. Contact JND Legal Administration at 1-866-615-0970 or info@TunaDirectPurchaserCase.com if you need to request a reissue of your payment.

Common questions

How much does the Tuna Direct Purchaser Antitrust Settlement pay?
Estimated payout: Settlement provides cash payments plus StarKist-branded products valued at up to $26,100,000. The total settlement fund is $64.8M. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
What is the claim deadline for the Tuna Direct Purchaser Antitrust Settlement?
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was October 18, 2024. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
Do I need proof of purchase for the Tuna Direct Purchaser Antitrust Settlement?
Yes. This settlement asks for documentation supporting your claim — a receipt, an account record, or the notice you were sent. Check the official settlement website for exactly which documents are accepted.
Is the Tuna Direct Purchaser Antitrust Settlement notice real, or a scam?
JND Legal Administration is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at tunadirectpurchasercase.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
When will payments from the Tuna Direct Purchaser Antitrust Settlement be sent?
Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. Payments cannot be issued until the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved.

Who's involved

Plaintiffs

  • Truyen David Ton-Vuong
  • The Golub Corporation
  • Fareway Stores, Inc.
  • Simon-Hindi, LLC
  • Woodman's Food Market, Inc.
  • Indirect Purchaser Plaintiffs
  • End Payer Plaintiffs
  • United States Department of Justice(Intervenor Plaintiff)

+ 218 more

Defendants

  • Bumble Bee Foods, LLC
  • C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
  • The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company
  • Chicken of the Sea International, Inc.
  • Dongwon Enterprises
  • Thai Union North America, Inc.
  • Thai Union Group Public Company, Ltd.
  • Thai Union Group Public Company

+ 19 more

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