Dreamfields Pasta Class Action Settlement

The makers of Dreamfields pasta have agreed to a $7.9 million class action lawsuit settlement over claims they falsely advertised the low-carb pasta as containing fewer digestible carbohydrates and as having a lower glycemic index than traditional pasta. If you purchased Dreamfields pasta since 2004, you may be eligible to claim up to $29.85 or more from the Dreamfields class action settlement.

If approved, the Dreamfields pasta settlement will resolve a 2013 class action lawsuit accusing Post Holdings and Dakota Growers of making misleading statements about the “glycemic index” and “digestible carbohydrates” that were not scientifically supported.

The defendants deny the allegations but agreed in April 2014 to provide up to $5 million in cash refunds for consumers who purchased Dreamfields low-carb pasta to resolve the litigation and avoid the expense of going to trial. The Dreamfields class action settlement was preliminarily approved on May 9. Subject to final Court approval, the remaining $2.9 million will go toward attorneys’ fees, court costs, and incentive awards for the five plaintiffs in the Dreamfields class action lawsuit.

Who’s Eligible

Class Members of the Dreamfields pasta settlement include anyone who purchased Dreamfields pasta products in the United States for personal use and not for resale, with a label that referred to “glycemic index” or “digestible carbs,” between February 2004 and July 1, 2014.

Potential Award

$1.99 per box purchased. Class Members who purchased Dreamfields pasta online will automatically receive reimbursement of $1.99 for each box purchased. No Claim Form necessary. Those who purchased the pasta products in stores will have to submit a claim to receive $1.99 for each box of Dreamfields pasta purchased, up to a total of 15 boxes ($29.85).

Proof of Purchase

No proof of purchase necessary. Online customers will not have to provide proof of purchase; they will automatically receive a refund. In-store customers will have to provide the store name, location, and approximate date of purchase.

Claim Form

Claim Form Deadline

09/1/2014

Case Name

Mirakay, et al. v. Dakota Growers Pasta Co. Inc., et al., Case No. 3:13-cv-04429, in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.

Final Hearing

09/24/2014

UPDATE: A federal judge granted final approval to the Dreamfields pasta class action settlement on Oct. 20, 2014.

UPDATE 2: The Settlement Administrator is notifying Class Members that the Dreamsfield Pasta class action settlement has been granted final approval and all appeals have been resolved. Settlement checks are expected to be mailed out approximately June 1, 2015. Let us know if you receive a check!

UPDATE 3: On June 3, 2015, viewers began reporting that they have received checks in the mail from the Dreamfields Pasta class action settlement. Congratulations to everyone who submitted valid claims and got PAID!

Settlement Website

www.DreamfieldsSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Dreamfields Pasta Settlement
c/o Rust Consulting
P.O. Box 1900
Faribault, MN 55021-7155
1-866-430-6382

Class Counsel

Brian D. Penny
GOLDMAN SCARLATO KARON & PENNY, P.C.

William B. Federman
FEDERMAN & SHERWOOD

Defense Counsel

Michael W. Davis
SIDLEY AUSTIN LLP