Settlement Structure: Claims Made
Active: Closed
Closed Settlement Statement:
According to court documents, the claim submission deadline has passed. Please contact the claims administrator if you have any questions.
Case Summary:This class action alleges that violations of the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act by Dairy Farmers of America resulted in artificially high prices for milk and cream products. Brands include:
- Hiland Dairy
- Roberts Dairy
- Central Dairy
- Mid States Dairy
- Pevely Dairy Company
- Memory Lane Dairy
- Anderson Erickson Dairy
- PET
- Dean’s
- Borden Meadow Gold
- Turner Dairy
1216-CV13257
Filing Deadline: January 7, 2016
Class Period: January 1, 2004
Objection Deadline: October 24, 2015
Exclusion Deadline: January 19, 2015
Final Approval Hearing: November 13, 2015
Proof of Purchase:No
Eligibility:You may be eligible if you are a Missouri individual or business resident who purchased milk and cream products produced or supplied by Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. or Hiland Dairy, from a retailer, grocer, discount club, convenience store or a similar outlet in Missouri between January 1, 2004 and the present, for personal, family, or household use (not for resale).
Typical Settlement Amount:$10. If claims exceed the amount set aside, they may be reduced; if claims are less than the amount set aside, they may be increased, up to $40.
Total Settlement Amount: $3,500,000
Class Representative Proposed Incentive Fee:$7,000
Claim Form: Missouri Milk Consumers Claim Form
Case Name: Kristie Tessandori and Barbara Cusick v. Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.
Settlement Website: Missouri Milk Class Action
Claims Administrator:
Angeion Group
Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. Settlement Administrator
c/o Angeion Group
1801 Market Street, Suite 660
Philadelphia, PA 19103
missourimilk@angeiongroup.com
Tags: Collusion & Price Fixing, Your Food