The class action case involves Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc and Nunn Milling Company as the defendants. According to the allegations made by the plaintiffs, the defendants, Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc and Nunn Milling Company, are accused of marketing and selling pet food products that potentially contained contaminants.
The contamination in question involved dangerous levels of aflatoxin or Salmonella, both of which can pose significant health risks to pets, including severe illness, sickness, or even death. As a result of the settlement, the affected food products were subsequently recalled. It is important to note that the defendants have refuted the allegations presented in the lawsuit, and the court has yet to reach a decision on the matter, as stated on Midwestern’s settlement website.
Qualification Requirements: Determine if You Meet the Eligibility Criteria
Several brand names, such as Sportmix and Earthborn Holistics, are associated with the pet food products sold by Midwestern Pet Foods. Additionally, Nunn Milling offers various pet products under its Nunn-Better brand. If you are a resident of the United States, either as an individual or a business entity, and you have purchased any of the aforementioned pet food products from either company, you might be eligible for monetary benefits.
The case and settlement filed in Indiana outline that class members have the opportunity to receive compensation for pet injuries as well as consumer food purchases. The lawsuit encompasses products that were subject to recalls on December 30, 2020, January 11, 2021, and March 26, 2021.
Compensation Disbursements: Payments under the Settlement
Fully documented claims for pet injuries will be reimbursed in full, with a maximum limit of $150,000.
For pet injury claims supported solely by the declaration, the following payment rates will apply: $75 for pets that experienced illness but did not pass away, and $150 for pets that unfortunately lost their lives. Class members who submit valid claims for consumer food purchases will have their claims evaluated and compensated as follows:
- Documented Claims: Approved submitted losses will be reimbursed at 100% of the value, reflecting the purchase price paid for the pet food products.
- Undocumented Claims: Each bag of Midwestern Pet Food Products purchased without documentation will be compensated at a rate of $25, up to a maximum of two bags. Each undocumented claim has a cap of $50.
Please note that payment amounts under the settlement may be adjusted based on the total number of valid claims received, as indicated on Midwestern’s settlement website.
How to File Your Claim
In order to claim any benefits, you are required to complete a claim form along with the necessary supporting documentation. You have the option to submit your claim form through the settlement’s website or via mail using the following address:
- Midwestern Pet Foods Settlement Program
- c/o Settlement Administrator
- P.O. Box 4214
- Portland, OR 97208-4214
Alternatively, you can also reach out via email to info@MWPFSettlement.com. It is important to note that all claim forms must be submitted online or postmarked by August 3, 2023. Claims received after the deadline may not be accepted. Be aware that a court-ordered final approval hearing is scheduled for August 21, 2023.