While certain nuts are heart healthy, the FDA and a couple of lawyers felt Diamond of California was a little too optimistic in promoting the health benefits of walnuts. Consequently a class action lawsuit was filed. Although Diamond Foods denies it did anything wrong, a settlement was reached.
I’m not a big fan of class action lawsuits. But I happily filed a claim for $73 from purchasing bags of walnuts for my teenager’s morning oatmeal.
Diamond of California Walnuts
Who: Elliot Zeisel v. Diamond Foods, Inc (www.WalnutLabelingSettlement.com)
What: If you bought any type of Diamond of California brand walnuts between March 22, 2006 to January 30, 2012, then you may be entitled to a cash refund from a class action settlement. Any type of Diamond brand walnuts include whole, halved, chopped, finely diced, chips, nut toppings and the in-the-shell walnuts.
- 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.
- Class Members who purchased any other Diamond of California walnut product can receive $3.25 per bag.
- Maximum number of bags you can claim is 24.
Note: 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 Diamond walnut products.
Where: Steps to follow:
- Obtain a Claim Form at the Settlement Website and download a form by clicking here and/or request that a Claim Form be mailed to you by calling the claims administrator at (855)879-4045.
- Complete and Submit a Claim Form either online at www.WalnutLabelingSettlement.com or send via U.S. Mail to the claims administrator.
Zeisel v. Diamond Foods, Inc.
Claims Administrator
P.O. Box 43053
Providence, RI 02940-3053
When: Deadline for submission of the Claim Form is September 7, 2012. The Claim Form must be submitted online or postmarked on or before September 7, 2012 to be timely.
Why: The settlement resolves a dispute over Diamond Foods misleading consumers with the health benefits of walnuts on its website and product label. Specifically, the label in dispute claimed, “The Omega
Read about the Diamond Walnut Class Action Lawsuit at WalnutLabelingSettlement.com. Go here for a PDF document on the Diamond Foods Settlement Agreement.
More on Nuts: If you purchased the delish and high caloric hazelnut spread by Nutella thinking it was healthy, check to see if you are eligible member of Nutella Class Action Lawsuit Settlement.
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