Details: The Diamond walnut settlement will resolve a class action lawsuit, entitled Elliot Zeisel v. Diamond Foods, Inc., that alleges Diamond Foods misbranded its walnut products by making false and misleading statements about the health benefits of eating walnuts.

Diamond denies any wronging, but has agreed to provide $2.6 million in restitution to consumers to end the litigation.

Under the Diamond walnuts class action settlement, consumers who purchased Diamond of California brand walnuts (including, but not limited to, Shelled, Halves, Chopped, Finely Diced, Chips, Nut Toppings, and In-the-Shell Walnuts) in the United States from March 22, 2006 through January 30, 2012 are entitled to receive a share of the class action lawsuit settlement.

Class Members who purchased a 3-pound bag of Diamond of California walnuts at Sam’s Club are entitled to receive $8.25 per bag purchased during the Class Period, while Class Members who purchased any other Diamond of California walnut product can receive $3.25 per bag.

To receive your cash refund from the Diamond walnut class action lawsuit settlement, you must submit a claim form either online at www.WalnutLabelingSettlement.com or via first-class mail no later than October 26, 2012.

You do not need to submit Proof of Purchase unless you are claiming more than three 3-pound bags of walnuts or more than five bags of any other walnut products. Even with appropriate Proofs of Purchase, the maximum number of bags you can claim is 24.

Claim forms and more information on your rights in the Diamond Walnuts Class Action Lawsuit Settlement can be found at www.WalnutLabelingSettlement.com.