Kettle Natural Chips Settlement over false advertising

If you bought certain Kettle products from January 3, 2010 to February 24, 2015, then claim into Klacko v. Diamond Foods, Inc. Settlement at ChipSettlement.com to get cash refund of up to $20.

Diamond Foods’ Kettle Brand products need no introduction. They have become a household name in the United States. Diamond Foods Inc. cheated its customers using false and misleading statements on package labels. People who bought certain Kettle Brand products in the past may eligible to get reimbursement as part of Kettle Natural Chips Settlement. Diamond Foods Inc. has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit by paying $3 million for compensation.

Who are Class Members of Kettle Natural Chips Settlement?

U.S. residents who bought certain Kettle Brand tortilla chips, potato chips and TIAS chips for personal or household use between January 3, 2010 and February 24, 2015 are the Class Members of the settlement.

Kettle Brand Products with the following words are included in the settlement

• "All Natural"
• "Natural"
• "Naturally"
• "Made with All Natural Ingredients"
• "Natural Promise"
• "Nothing artificial"
• "No preservatives"
• "Non-GMO"
• "Non-GMO ingredients"
• "Only natural colors and flavors"
• "Natural flavors"
• "A Natural Obsession"
• "Real food ingredients"
• "Reduced Fat"
• "___ % Less Fat"
• And/or any other derivation of “natural”

Claims

Plaintiffs filed a class action lawsuit against Diamond Foods Inc. claiming that the company falsely labeled its Kettle Brand tortilla chips, potato chips and TIAS chips as natural, nothing artificial, and non-GMO on package labels. These Kettle Brand products contain unnatural, synthetic and/or artificial ingredients. Thus, the company violated certain laws. Diamond Foods did not admit any wrongdoing but ready to settle the lawsuit to avoid further expenses.

How to claim for Kettle Natural Chips Settlement?

Class members are required to submit a Claim Form with or without proof before August 1, 2015 in order to get benefits from the settlement. There are two ways to submit a Claim Form: online at ChipSettlement.com and via mail.

For mail, download a copy of Claim Form from website or call 1-877-450-8811 to get one and mail the completed form to:

Kettle Chips All Natural Settlement Claims Administrator
P.O. Box 43324
Providence, RI 02940-3324

Class members can claim up to 10 purchases without proof. They have to submit purchase proof to claim for up to 20 purchases (Maximum limit).

Potential Award

Class Members can get $1 for every product they bought which means a total of up to $20.

Highlights of Klacko v. Diamond Foods Chips Settlement 

Case Name:
Klacko v. Diamond Foods Inc.,
Case No. 9:14-cv-80005
District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Official Website: ChipSettlement.com
Link to Submit Claim Form: ChipSettlement.com

Address to Submit Claim Form:
Kettle Chips All Natural Settlement Claims Administrator
P.O. Box 43324
Providence, RI 02940-3324

Claims must be postmarked by: August 1, 2015
Final Hearing: July 17, 2015

Claims Administrator
Kettle Chips All Natural Settlement Claims Administrator
P.O. Box 43324
Providence, RI 02940-3324
1-877-450-8811

Class Counsel
Benjamin M. Lopatin
THE LAW OFFICES OF HOWARD W. RUBENSTEIN PA
L. DeWayne Layfield
LAW OFFICE OF L. DEWAYNE LAYFIELD PLLC
Anthony J. Orshansky
Justin Kachadoorian
COUNSELONE PC

Defense Counsel
Amanda L. Groves
Sean D. Meenan
Joanna C. Wade
WINSTON & STRAWN LLP