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Ghirardelli Chocolate Company has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it misled consumers into believing some of its products contained white chocolate and that it falsely advertised some of its products as “all natural.”
The Ghirardelli class action lawsuit alleged the products labeled “Premium Baking Chips – Classic White” or “Premium Banking Chips – Classic White Chips” (White Chips) led consumers to believe they contained white chocolate, even though they do not. The false advertising class action lawsuit also alleged Ghirardelli falsely labeled and marketed some products as “all natural.”
Ghirardelli stands by its products and denies any wrongdoing. The company contends that its labels were not false or misleading, and that they complied with all U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations. However, after taking into consideration the risks and costs of further litigation, Ghirardelli agreed to settle the white chocolate class action lawsuit.
The Ghirardelli class action settlement received preliminary approval on Oct. 2, 2014.
UPDATE: A federal judge approved the Ghirardelli chocolate class action settlement on Feb. 20, 2015. The deadline to file a claim is 30 days after Final Approval.
UPDATE 2: On Feb. 15, 2016, according to the Ghirardelli settlement website, Class Members who filed a valid and timely claim for this settlement should receive a check on or before March 19, 2016.
UPDATE 3: On Mar. 15, 2016, Top Class Actions readers started receiving checks worth as much as $33 from the Ghirardelli chocolate class action lawsuit settlement.
Who’s Eligible
Class Members of the Ghirardelli class action settlement include anyone in the United States who purchased, except for purposes of resale, certain allegedly mislabeled Ghirardelli products between Aug. 17, 2008 and Oct. 2, 2014. A complete list of the products is available here.
Potential Award
Class Members who submit valid Claim Forms will receive $1.50 for each bag of Ghirardelli White Chips and $0.75 for any of the other eligible Ghirardelli products purchased between Aug. 17, 2008 and Oct. 2, 2014.
The total recovery per household will be limited to $24, unless the purchases are corroborated by proof of purchase. There will be no limit on the total recovery for items for which proof of purchase is submitted.
The actual amount each Class Member will receive may be reduced depending on how many valid Claim Forms are submitted.
Proof of Purchase
None required. However, Class Members who do not submit proof of purchase will only be eligible to receive up to $24, while there is no cap on the total recovery for purchases corroborated by proof of purchase, such as an itemized sales receipt.
Claim Form Deadline
3/19/2015
Case Name
Miller, et al. v. Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, Case No. 3:12-cv-04936, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, San Francisco Division
Final Hearing
2/19/2015
Settlement Website
www.WhiteChipsSettlement.com
Claims Administrator
Miller et al. v. Ghirardelli
c/o GCG
P.O. Box 10114
Dublin, OH 43017-3114
1 (844) 322-8239
Class Counsel
GUTRIDE SAFIER LLP
Defense Counsel
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170 thoughts onGhirardelli White Chocolate Class Action Settlement
I had bought some and do not remember how many and what I paid.
I know I bought plenty of their products, but I don’t remember exactly when or how much I paid. They are making it too difficult to file an honest claim.
I buy these often and I really hate that companies lie about product
I cant remember what I paid, when each purchase was, or which store I bought the chocolates at. It it okay put in an estimate or guess?
UPDATE: A federal judge approved the Ghirardelli chocolate class action settlement on Feb. 20, 2015. The deadline to file a claim is 30 days after Final Approval.
I’m trying to file claim for the chocolate but I can’t find the numbers they want the claim numbers controll no thank you
First and foremost I wish to thank Mr. Miller for your diligence and dedication for bringing this suit! Bravo! Too many big companies just lie and trample over consumers for years with no conscience at all! Being a baker and cake decorator I typically have about 40.00 dollars each Thanksgiving and Christmas season EVERY year. I was so angry to learn of the deception of Ghirardelli on us their best customers. Thank You Again Mr.Miller!
As a chocolate lover I have purchased many of these items over the years. I do not remember what I paid for each item and this makes it hard for me to place a claim. I never save food receipts and lived in 2 other states. Any advice?
Give it your best guess. I am sure you remember more details about your purchase than the administrator so who is going to question you :)
You must add yourself from the “Click Here to File a Claim” button/link above. And please do. I’m the “Miller” in Miller et al. v. Ghirardelli. It took us almost three years to achieve this. Countless hours, hundreds of emails, cross country travel, grueling deposition, and most importantly, the tireless work of my legal team. If this claim affects you, please see that you file and tell others, put it on your pages, tweet it… Thanks.
Dear The Miller :) thank you, and your team <3
Mr. Miller, My name is Doreen Barbuto, and yes I filed a claim and I know it closed. Here it is January 20, 2016 and I still have not received my check. I filed on 03/18/2015. I have a claim number and a control number. Can you please tell me and the other folks when we are receiving our checks. I chose to have mine direct deposited into my account. Thank you for your time and attention in this matter. Sincerely, Doreen
HELLO The PERIOD for CLAIMS have expired . I have filed a claim so long ago. You cannot do anything but wait! I guess. Good luck. I hope you get a good chunk of money someday!
I have purchased Ghirardelli chocolates on many occasions for both myself and as gifts. Please add me to this class action lawsuit.
When are the check being sent out?
I just read on another site around the middle of October.
I don’t understand why you would try to get money back if you were not affected. You liked the product, you enjoyed the results of your baking, don’t join the herd. If you did not suffer, why would you expect payment?