The settlement will benefit any person or entity in the United States who purchased butter or cheese directly from a CWT member or its subsidiaries between Dec. 6, 2008, and July 31, 2013, and who did not opt out of the Class. You may be eligible for a potential award from the Butter Cheese National Milk Producers Federation Class Action Lawsuit!

According to the class action, the plaintiffs claim that the National Milk Producers Federation, Agri-Mark Inc., Dairy Farmers of America Inc., and Land O’Lakes Inc. attempted to limit the production of raw farm milk in order to reduce the number of dairy farmers in the market and generate short- and long-term butter and cheese price increases. So if you are eligible, file a claim by April 23, 2021 to receive your potential award!

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Butter Cheese National Milk Producers Federation CAL

Claim Form Deadline: April 23, 2021
Who’s Eligible: Consumers who are eligible to benefit from this settlement are divided into two subclasses:
- The Butter Subclass is made up of any person or entity in the United States who purchased butter directly from a CWT member or its subsidiaries between Dec. 6, 2008, and July 31, 2013, and who did not opt out of the Class.
- The Cheese Subclass is made up of any person or entity in the United States who purchased cheese directly from a CWT member or its subsidiaries between Dec. 6, 2008, and July 31, 2013, and who did not opt out of the Class.
Estimated Amount: Varies
- Without providing proof of purchase, Class Members are eligible for a payout of up to $5.
- Class Members also are able to file a claim with proof of purchase
Proof of Purchase: Proof of Purchase includes:
- Receipts
- Invoices
- Purchase journals
- Accounts payable journals
- Bank statements in addition to a receipt
The supporting documentation must show:
- Date of purchase
- Name, address, and telephone number of the facility that made the purchase
- Dollar amount purchased
- Proof of payment, including the amount paid for purchase and the date and manner of payment
- Product description
- Quantity purchased
Case Name & Number: First Impressions Salon Inc., et al. v. National Milk Producers Federation, et al., Case No. 3:13-CV-00454-NJR-GCS in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois

File a Claim

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How To File a Claim

Head over to the Butter Cheese National Milk Producers Federation Claim Form.
Read over the claim form to see if you are eligible.
Complete the claim form with your info.
Submit your claim form to receive your potential award by April 23, 2021!

Bottom Line

If you are eligible, file a claim by the deadline to receive your potential award! Don’t forget to take a look at our full list of Class Action Lawsuit Settlements! Be sure to give our list of No-Proof Class Action lawsuit to see other settlements you may qualify for.