By Arlenys Tabare
Sep 30, 2024, 11:55 AM EDT
Recently, through a statement, the retail chains Sam’s Club, Costco and Walmart informed their consumers that Those who purchased StarKist and Lion Capital brand tuna cans will receive a refund due to a legal settlement.
According to the details of the statement The companies had increased the prices of said products, violating competition laws, According to an investigation carried out by the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice since 2015, it is for this reason that compensation of $200 million dollars was agreed in the class action lawsuit.
It is estimated that each consumer who purchased cans of tuna from these brands between June 2011 and December 2016 At these retail chains they will receive a refund of approximately $25 for each product purchased during that period.
Although neither company admitted that it violated consumer laws by manipulating prices. The CEO of StarKist spoke out affirming his social responsibility and his cooperation to reach an agreement in the lawsuit where the affected consumers are compensated.
Finally, consumers who were affected will receive a postal email with instructions on how to claim the refund, for that reason Those who have purchased these products on the mentioned date should keep an eye on their email.
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