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A $354 million class action settlement was approved by a federal judge to settle a class action lawsuit alleging International Paper and two other companies schemed to hike the price of containerboard products.
Direct purchasers of containerboard products from International Paper, Temple-Inland, and Weyerhaesuer can claim part of the settlement; however, the settlement amount could change depending on the amount another defendant, Georgia-Pacific, agrees to pay as part of a separate settlement.
Containerboard products include linerboard, corrugated medium, rollstock corrugated sheets and corrugated products, including displays, boxes and other containers. Those who purchased containerboard products directly from any of the class action defendants between between Feb. 15, 2004 and Nov. 8, 2010 can file a claim.
The class action settlement ends a complex set of antitrust claims. Direct purchasers of containerboard, including a floor care products company and a food company, alleged that various producers colluded to extract high prices from direct purchasers.
In 2014, a co-defendant to the class action, Packaging Corp., agreed to pay $17.6 million to exit the class action.
International Paper, Temple-Inland, and Weyerhaesuer do not admit liability under the terms of the settlement.
“While plaintiffs believe that their case is strong, any complex antitrust litigation is inherently costly and risky, and this settlement greatly mitigates that risk and protects the class,” noted the plaintiffs in the proposed settlement agreement. “In addition to a monetary payment, the settlement will provide additional benefits to the members of the class, including cooperation from the settling defendants as provided in the settlement agreement, intended to help streamline trial.”
The containerboard price-fixing class action settlement received final approval on Oct. 17, 2017.
Who’s Eligible
Direct purchasers of containerboard products from any of the defendants in the class action lawsuit, including International Paper, Temple-Inland, Weyerhaeuser, WestRock, Georgia-Pacific, Packaging Corporation of America, and Cascades Canada. Purchases need to have been made between Feb. 15, 2004 and Nov. 8, 2010.
Potential Award
Varies depending on amount of containerboard purchased between Feb. 15, 2004 and Nov. 8, 2010.
Proof of Purchase
Proof of purchase documentation indicating the total purchases for which claims will need to be submitted along with supporting documentation including the product name, number of units, date of purchase, defendant purchased from, and net purchase amount.
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
2/6/2018
Case Name
Kleen Products LLC, et al. v. International Paper Co., et al., Case No. 1:10-cv-05711, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division
Final Hearing
10/17/2017
UPDATE: The Containerboard Price-Fixing Direct Purchaser Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on October 17, 2017. However, multiple appeals have been filed. Claims will not be paid until all appeals are exhausted. We appreciate your ongoing patience. Top Class Actions will continue to provide updates as we learn more.
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Containerboard Products Class Action
c/o A.B. Data Ltd.
P.O. Box 173014
Milwaukee, WI 53217
1-888-764-8864
info@ContainerboardProductsCase.com
Class Counsel
Michael J. Freed
Robert J. Wozniak
FREED KANNER LONDON & MILLEN LLC
Daniel J. Mogin
Jodie Williams
MOGINRUBIN LLP
Defense Counsel
Weyerhaeuser Counsel:
Margaret H. Warner
Stephen Y. Wu
Michelle S. Lowery
Chelsea Black
MCDERMOTT WILL & EMERY LLP
International Paper Counsel:
James T. McKeown
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP
Nathan P. Eimer
EIMERSTAHL LLP
Temple-Inland Counsel:
Andrew S. Marovitz
Britt M. Miller
Matthew D. Provance
Joshua A. Faucette
MAYER BROWN LLP
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4 thoughts onContainerboard Price-Fixing Direct Purchaser Class Action Settlement
***Important Update***
Initial distribution checks to eligible claimants mailed the week of November 19 2018 Containerboard Products Class Action
I was informed that there was no appeals on containerboard settlement by a representative from A/B data.
Yes we do
Ah so the consumer gets hosed yet again.
We paid higher prices due to higher packaging costs… but naturally don’t get any of the money.