Top Class Actions  |  July 27, 2021

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MOWI USA DUCKTRAP SALMON SETTLEMENT UPDATE:

  • Readers reported this settlement paying out $16.19 as of late March 2022.
  • Congratulations to everyone who filed a claim and got PAID!

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Mowi USA Ducktrap River of Maine smoked salmon settlement has been sponsored and edited for clarity in collaboration with the sponsor.

Consumers who purchased Ducktrap River of Maine smoked salmon products may be eligible to claim up to $25 without proof of purchase thanks to a $1.3 million class action settlement with Mowi USA over allegations concerning the company’s sustainability claims.

The nationwide Class includes any person or entity in the United States who purchased a covered Ducktrap River of Maine smoked Atlantic salmon product with packaging that included the phrases “sustainably sourced,” “all natural,” and/or “from Maine” between March 1, 2017, and May 13, 2021.

The covered Ducktrap salmon products include those marketed under the Ducktrap River of Maine, Kendall Brook, Spruce Point, Marine Harvest, and Nova Lox brands.

A class action lawsuit had alleged Mowi USA misled consumers by inappropriately marking the Ducktrap salmon products as being all natural, sustainably sourced, and from Maine when they were actually not from Maine, not sourced in an environmentally sustainable way, and were treated with artificial chemicals.

Mowi USA, headquartered in Florida with worldwide brands, provides products such as whole gutted fish, fillets, steaks, smoked salmon, and portioned fish, according to its website.

The company denies all the claims against it, but has agreed to a settlement.

The Court has not ruled in favor of either party in this case.

If the Court grants final approval, Class Members who file a valid claim will receive a portion of the settlement fund after attorneys’ fees and other expenses have been deducted.

Each Class Member will receive up to $2.50 for each package of the Ducktrap salmon product they purchased in the United States during the Class Period.

The total payment for each household submitting a claim without proof of purchase will be limited to 10 packages, for a total of $25.

If proof of purchase is provided for additional units purchased, the 10-package limit does not apply.

If the total number of claim amounts and other payments, such as administration costs, exceed the $1.3 million settlement fund, this payment may be reduced proportionately.

In addition to the monetary relief, Mowi USA has agreed to make certain changes to its labeling practices.

A final approval hearing is scheduled for Nov. 19, 2021.

The deadline to opt out of or object to the settlement is Sept. 10, 2021.

The deadline to file a claim is also Sept. 10, 2021.

Who’s Eligible

Any person or entity in the United States who purchased a covered Ducktrap River of Maine smoked Atlantic salmon product with packaging that included the phrases “sustainably sourced,” “all natural,” and/or “from Maine” between March 1, 2017, and May 13, 2021.

Potential Award

$25.

  • Each Class Member will receive up to $2.50 for each package of the Ducktrap salmon product they purchased in the United States during the Class Period.
  • The total payment for each household submitting a claim without proof of purchase will be limited to 10 packages, for a total of $25.
  • If proof of purchase is provided for additional units purchased, the 10-package limit does not apply.
Proof of Purchase

A dated receipt, credit card or bank statement, or other document that shows the Class Member’s actual purchase of one or more of the Ducktrap salmon products within the Class Period.

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

09/10/2021

Case Name

Neversink General Store, et al. v. Mowi USA LLC, et al., Case No. 1:20-cv-09293-PAE in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

Final Hearing

11/19/2021

Settlement Website
Claims Administrator

Ducktrap Smoked Salmon Settlement Administrator
1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA 19103
833-693-1335
info@smokedsalmonsettlement.com

Class Counsel

Jonathan Shub
Kevin Laukaitis
SHUB LAW FIRM LLC

Gary M. Klinger
Gary E. Mason
MASON LIETZ & KLINGER LLP

Defense Counsel

COVINGTON & BURLING LLP

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83 thoughts onMowi USA Ducktrap Salmon $1.3M Class Action Settlement

  1. Deisi J Rodriguez-Camacho says:

    I didn’t receive my payment.

  2. Georgia White says:

    Haven’t received any payment

  3. cjd says:

    Received $16.19 in MA. today.

  4. Marcia Cox says:

    Said it was sent to my address and I think mail put it in wrong mail box Don’t know if it’s been cashed or not

  5. Gf says:

    Received $16.19 today in SC via check.

  6. Manuel says:

    Received $12.95 04/02/22

    1. Melissa melissaclifton71173@gmail.com says:

      Thanks top class action I got my checks

  7. Sharon says:

    Got my $16.19 today march31,2022

  8. Sharom says:

    Got my $16.19 today

  9. Pammie says:

    Check in mail today
    Thank you TCA 👍

  10. R R says:

    $129 PayPal. Thanks tca

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