About This Settlement
A settlement has been reached between Ferrara Candy Co. (“Defendant”) and Thomas Iglesias (“Class Representative” or “Plaintiff”), individually and on behalf of the Settlement Class. The settlement resolves a class action lawsuit about allegations that Defendant packages its boxed candy products in oversized packaging with nonfunctional empty space. Defendant denies the allegations. The Court did not rule in favor of either side. The parties agreed to the settlement to avoid the expense and risks of continuing the lawsuit.
You are a class member if you are a resident of the United States who purchased one or more cardboard boxes of Jujyfruits®, Jujubes®, Now & Later®, Lemonhead®, Applehead®, Cherryhead®, Grapehead®, RedHots®, Trolli®, Chuckles®, Black Forest®, Jawbuster®, Jawbreaker®, Brach’s®, Boston Baked Beans®, Super Bubble®, Rainblo®, or Atomic Fireball candy, or any flavors or varieties of them (“Settlement Class Products”), between February 21, 2013 and June 21, 2018.
| Your Legal Rights And Options In This Settlement: | |
|---|---|
| Submit a valid claim by September 20, 2018 | The only way to get a cash payment, if you qualify. |
| Exclude Yourself From The Class By September 20, 2018 | This is the only option that allows you to be part of any other lawsuit against Defendant about the legal claims in this case. |
| Object To The Settlement By September 20, 2018 | Tell the Court about why you don’t like the settlement. |
| Go To A Hearing On October 25, 2018 | Ask to speak in Court about the settlement. |
| Do Nothing | Get no benefits. Give up rights to be part of any other lawsuit against Defendant about the legal claims in this case. |
These rights and options—and the deadlines to exercise them—are explained on this website.
The Court in charge of this case still has to decide whether to approve the settlement. Cash payments for valid claims will be issued only if the Court approves the settlement and after the time for appeals has ended and any appeals are resolved. Please be patient.