SOMETHING STINKS: Americans to get check from $152.2m settlement – the three dates to note

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According to The SUN, Americans are set to receive payments as part of a $152.2 million settlement related to allegations that companies overcharged customers for canned tuna products. The companies involved, StarKist and Lion Capital, have agreed to the payout, although their executives have not admitted any wrongdoing.

Details of the Settlement

Individual payment amounts have yet to be determined, but customers across dozens of states may benefit from the settlement. It’s estimated that each claimant could receive around $24.50 for every 200 cans purchased, translating to approximately 12 cents per can or pouch. To qualify, customers must have bought cans smaller than 40 ounces between June 1, 2011, and July 1, 2015.

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Important Dates to Remember

Potential claimants should note the following key dates:

  • December 31: Deadline to file a claim.
  • November 8: Deadline to exclude oneself from the settlement.
  • November 22: Final approval hearing.

Officials have indicated that payments will be issued after the final approval hearing and have urged claimants to be patient during the process. It’s important to note that individuals will not receive any money if they fail to file a claim.

Other Settlements Offering Payouts

This isn’t the only settlement where cash-strapped citizens can claim a share. Reports indicate that AT&T customers may also receive payouts related to a January 2023 data breach affecting around nine million customers. AT&T has agreed to pay $13 million and improve its data handling practices.

Additionally, BMW has agreed to a $6 million payout to drivers, contingent on the specific car models owned. This settlement stems from a lawsuit regarding diesel emission tests, with accusations that BMW installed defeat devices on certain models, including the 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d and the 2009-2011 BMW 335d. As with the other companies, BMW has not admitted any wrongdoing.

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