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The makers of Dreamfields pasta have agreed to a $7.9 million class action lawsuit settlement over claims they falsely advertised the low-carb pasta as containing fewer digestible carbohydrates and as having a lower glycemic index than traditional pasta. If you purchased Dreamfields pasta since 2004, you may be eligible to claim up to $29.85 or more from the Dreamfields class action settlement.
If approved, the Dreamfields pasta settlement will resolve a 2013 class action lawsuit accusing Post Holdings and Dakota Growers of making misleading statements about the “glycemic index” and “digestible carbohydrates” that were not scientifically supported.
The defendants deny the allegations but agreed in April 2014 to provide up to $5 million in cash refunds for consumers who purchased Dreamfields low-carb pasta to resolve the litigation and avoid the expense of going to trial. The Dreamfields class action settlement was preliminarily approved on May 9. Subject to final Court approval, the remaining $2.9 million will go toward attorneys’ fees, court costs, and incentive awards for the five plaintiffs in the Dreamfields class action lawsuit.
Who’s Eligible
Class Members of the Dreamfields pasta settlement include anyone who purchased Dreamfields pasta products in the United States for personal use and not for resale, with a label that referred to “glycemic index” or “digestible carbs,” between February 2004 and July 1, 2014.
Potential Award
$1.99 per box purchased. Class Members who purchased Dreamfields pasta online will automatically receive reimbursement of $1.99 for each box purchased. No Claim Form necessary. Those who purchased the pasta products in stores will have to submit a claim to receive $1.99 for each box of Dreamfields pasta purchased, up to a total of 15 boxes ($29.85).
Proof of Purchase
No proof of purchase necessary. Online customers will not have to provide proof of purchase; they will automatically receive a refund. In-store customers will have to provide the store name, location, and approximate date of purchase.
Claim Form Deadline
09/1/2014
Case Name
Mirakay, et al. v. Dakota Growers Pasta Co. Inc., et al., Case No. 3:13-cv-04429, in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.
Final Hearing
09/24/2014
UPDATE: A federal judge granted final approval to the Dreamfields pasta class action settlement on Oct. 20, 2014.
UPDATE 2: The Settlement Administrator is notifying Class Members that the Dreamsfield Pasta class action settlement has been granted final approval and all appeals have been resolved. Settlement checks are expected to be mailed out approximately June 1, 2015. Let us know if you receive a check!
UPDATE 3: On June 3, 2015, viewers began reporting that they have received checks in the mail from the Dreamfields Pasta class action settlement. Congratulations to everyone who submitted valid claims and got PAID!
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Dreamfields Pasta Settlement
c/o Rust Consulting
P.O. Box 1900
Faribault, MN 55021-7155
1-866-430-6382
Class Counsel
Brian D. Penny
GOLDMAN SCARLATO KARON & PENNY, P.C.
William B. Federman
FEDERMAN & SHERWOOD
Defense Counsel
Michael W. Davis
SIDLEY AUSTIN LLP
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96 thoughts onDreamfields Pasta Class Action Settlement
I had received a check for $18 and some change a few months ago. Today I received another one for $56.70. I never filed anything or even knew about this lawsuit. I had purchased all of mine online. This was a nice surprise. To bad the low carb part wasn’t true. Sorta sounded and tasted to good to be true.
cant cash the check anyone else have this problem??? and dont see my comment being posted grrr
I received the check for 28 and change but it cannot be cashed! wall mart even has it flagged not to cash! nor will the regular place i cash checks do it wth is up with that has anyone else had this issue??
Got check in Florida.$28.35
Received a check in the amount of $28.35 yesterday in SO CAL.
Received a check in the amount of $28.35 yesterday in SOCAL
Received a check for $28.32 on friday in SOCAL