The Offer
- If you have purchased fresh potatoes from retailers in any of the following states: Arizona, California, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont or Wisconsin (for end use and not for resale) between Oct. 14, 2004 and April 10, 2015 then you’re eligible to participate in a class action lawsuit.
The Fine Print
- No purchase proof is required
- “Fresh potatoes” are defined as potatoes not purchased for processing into another commercial product available for resale
- You have until October 16th, 2015 to file your claim
Our Verdict
The settlement you’ll receive is dependent on how many claimants there are, you’ll receive an equal share of the $5,500,000 settlement pool, with an estimate of $5 being received for claimants. This class action lawsuit is in relation to allegation that certain companies were engaging in price fixing in regards to fresh potatoes, causing consumers to pay more than they normally would for potatoes.
I imagine most people living the qualifying states (and even those who aren’t) would have purchased potatoes during this time period. If you did, it doesn’t hurt to file a claim. Although it’s worth remembering that you’re giving up your right to sue these companies individually if you do participate.
If you’re new to class action settlements/rebates, I’d recommend reading our primer guide here first.
Hat tip to Class Action Rebates via Travel With Grant on Twitter & Danny Deal Guru for reminding me to post.
found this site after googling about the potato lawsuit. Just received a check.
I did not apply for this, how did they get my information?
Just received a check of $30.49. Felt wierd at first and thought it may be some fake check but later remembered something similar from DoC. Thanks!
Thanks for this! Just recieved a $30 check
Nice!
More than welcome!
Ha, I couldn’t help but chuckle a little when I saw a letter in the mail from potato antitrust case claims administrator. Then opened. $30.49! Not bad! Thanks as well!
RE:”If you’re new to class action settlements/rebates, I’d recommend reading our primer guide here first.”
what is the link to you primer guide? thx
Here you go: https://www.doctorofcredit.com/how-to-make-money-from-class-action-lawsuits-settlements/
Potatoe?
Potato, potatoe?
What’s wrong with you! Go travel the world and visit places like France, ISIS, Israel, South Africa, ENGLAND, and yes it’s in caps for a reason.
NO ONE SAID The Doc Of Cred has to right or write, in AMERICANIAN! Okay?! SO STOP JUDGING!!
Colour watour bubblezz CHEZUS!!
Please correct the spelling in the title of this posting. The correct spelling is potato. There is no letter E in potato.
Perhaps William Charles is a pseudonym for Dan Quayle.
There is an e in potatoes though, I just forgot the S. Fixed it for you.
$5.00…I mean that’s no small potatoes. Sorry, couldn’t help myself!
Haha, nice.