AMERICANS have four settlements they can claim right now before deadlines hit this month.
All that stands between you and potentially a series of massive payouts is a few forms you need to fill out.
Americans have four settlements they can claim right now before deadlines hit this month[/caption]
Four major companies have currently agreed to pay out millions between them to settle claims against them.
None of them have admitted wrongdoing, but are settling now to avoid a court case.
1. DEEP RIVER
The first class action has been leveled against Old Lyme Gourmet, the snack manufacturer behind Deep River chips.
The company has faced allegations that it falsely advertized its Deep River products as non-GMO, when they actually contained GMO ingredients.
GMO refers to foods derived from organisms whose genetic material has been modified through genetic engineering techniques.
Old Lyme Gourmet has subsequently agreed to pay out $4 million to settle the claims.
You are eligible to claim if you purchased Deep River potato chips labeled “non-GMO ingredients” between February 2, 2017, and December 6, 2024.
Per the class action, claimants are eligible for $5 for the first product they purchased and $0.50 for each additional product.
If you can provide proof that you purchased the chips, with something like a receipt, there is no limit to how many items you can claim on.
But if you do not have proof of purchase, you can only get up to a maximum of $10.
The deadline to file a claim is July 28.
2. LIPTOR
The second lawsuit is against the pharmaceutical company Ranbaxy, which is paying out $8.25 million to resolve claims it conspired with others to raise the price of its product Liptor.
Claims state that Raxaby suppressed generic alternatives to its Lipitor prescriptions, forcing customers to use Liptor instead.
This settlement benefits anyone who purchased Liptor-branded products in West Virginia between March 24, 2010 and November 30, 2011.
What’s a class-action settlement?
Class action lawsuits offer groups of people, or ‘classes,’ a way to band together in court.
These suits are often brought by one or a few people who allege a company or other entity has wronged a large group of people.
When a suit becomes a class action, it extends to all “class members,” or people who may have similar complaints to those who filed the suit.
Companies often settle class actions – offering payment to class members who typically waive their right to pursue further legal action by accepting money.
These payout agreements frequently include statements by the defendant denying wrongdoing. Companies tend to settle class actions to avoid the costs of further litigation.
Pollution, discrimination, or false advertising are a few examples of what can land a class action on a company’s doorstep.
Class members can receive a cash payment of up to $599, depending on how many claims are filed.
There is no requirement to show proof of purchase, so you can file a claim without it.
Theoretically, you don’t need to have bought a Liptor product during the allotted time at all and still get paid something.
The claim deadline is also scheduled for July 28, and you can file here.
3. TRAEGER
The third lawsuit concerns Traeger, a company that sells wood pellets, which has agreed to pay out $1.5 million over claims it misled customers.
The company is said to have misled people over the type of wood used in its wood pellets.
This class action benefits anyone who purchased Traeger wood pellets in California or Utah after October 1, 2015.
The suit claims that Trager wrongly characterized its pellets as being made from 100% hardwood.
It is said that the pellets are made from a mixture of softwood and hardwood.
This suit pays out the least of all four, as claimants are only eligible for a $3 coupon for Traeger wood pellets.
These pellets will be available on shelves in California and Utah stores.
The deadline to claim on this suit is set for July 30, and you can submit a form here.
4. REAL ESTATE CLASS ACTIONS
Four real estate companies have agreed to pay a combined $44.05 million under one class action to settle claims they conspired to inflate real estate commissions.
The suit claims that the accused enforced rules that required home sellers to pay commissions to the broker or agent representing the buyer.
This suit benefits consumers who sold a home between October 31, 2019, and July 22, 2025.
The terms state claimants needed to have listed the home on a multiple listing service, and paid commission to a real estate agent during the sale.
The settlement includes $750,000 from Higher Tech, $34 million from eXp, $8.5 million from Weichert and $800,000 from Atlanta Communities.
Class members are eligible for a cash payment based on the amount they paid in commissions, so the exact amount paid per person will vary.
The accused have also agreed to implement new policies to ensure future compliance with the law.
The deadline for this class action is set for August 20, and you can submit a form here.
