Home City Packaged Ice Antitrust Class Action Settlement

A settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit alleging the makers of packaged ice engaged in an antitrust scheme to fix the price of bags and blocks of ice, resulting in consumers paying a higher price than they would have without the allegedly anticompetitive scheme.

If you purchased packaged ice from a supermarket, grocery store or other retailer and the ice was made by The Home City Ice Company, Arctic Glacier Inc., Arctic Glacier International Inc., Arctic Glacier Income Fund, Reddy Ice Corporation, Reddy Ice Holdings Inc., or any of their subsidiaries or affiliates between Jan. 1, 2001 and Mar. 6, 2008, you may be entitled to benefits from the class action settlement.

The packaged ice antitrust class action lawsuit was initially filed in 2008 by indirect purchasers who allege a group of packaged ice makers conspired to raise, fix, maintain or stabilize the price of packaged ice, in violation of federal antitrust laws. As a result, the plaintiffs allege, consumers were forced to pay more for packaged ice than they would have paid had the defendants not engaged in anticompetitive conduct.

Home City denies any wrongdoing but has agreed to pay $2.7 million to settle the packaged ice class action lawsuit.

NOTE: An indirect purchase is any purchase of packaged ice from a reseller or retailer, such as a grocery store, gas station, convenience store or other retailer.

Class Members who would like to object to or exclude themselves from the packaged ice settlement must do so no later than May 17, 2017.

Who’s Eligible

Settlement Class I: Includes anyone who purchased packaged ice in the United States indirectly from The Home City Ice Company, Reddy Ice Holdings Inc., Reddy Ice Corporation, Arctic Glacier Income Fund, Arctic Glacier Inc., and/or Arctic Glacier International Inc. and/or their subsidiaries or affiliates at any time between Jan. 1, 2001 and Mar. 6, 2008.

Settlement Class II: Includes anyone who, between Jan. 1, 2001 and Mar. 6, 2008, purchased packaged ice indirectly from one of the defendants in any of the following states:

• Arizona
• Arkansas
• California
• District of Columbia
• Florida
• Illinois
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Maine
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Mississippi
• Missouri
• Nebraska
• Nevada
• New Hampshire
• New Mexico
• New York
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• South Dakota
• Tennessee
• Utah
• Vermont
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

NOTE: Only members of Settlement Class II are eligible for a cash payment from the packaged ice class action settlement.

Potential Award

Up to $12 with no proof of purchase.

The proposed packaged ice settlement awards are as follows:

• $6 for Class Members claiming 1 to 6 bags or blocks of packaged ice
• $12 for Class Members claiming 7 or more bags or blocks of packaged ice
• Class Members who submit claims with proof of purchase for more than 12 packages of ice are eligible to receive a payment of $12 for 12 bags of ice, plus $2 for each additional package of ice

NOTE: The actual amount of compensation may be reduced proportionally depending on the total number and value of claims submitted to make sure all claimants receive a settlement payment.

Proof of Purchase

None required for up to 12 packages of ice.

Claim Form

CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »

Note: The CAPTCHA codes used to finalize the claims are case sensitive.

Claim Form Deadline

5/17/2017

Case Name

In re: Packaged Ice Antitrust Litigation, Case No. 2:08-md-01952-PDB-RSW, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division

Final Hearing

7/11/2017

UPDATE: The Home City Ice Indirect Purchaser settlement was granted final approval on August 23, 2017.  Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our  Facebook page.

UPDATE 2: On September 8, 2017, an appeal to the Home City Ice Indirect Purchaser settlement was 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.  

UPDATE 3: On October 11, 2017, appeals to the Home City Ice Indirect Purchaser settlement were dismissed. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our  Facebook page.

UPDATE 4: On October 30, 2018, a motion to distribute settlement funds to class members was filed.  Top Class Actions will let viewers know when the motion is approved by the court.

UPDATE 5: On Feb. 1, 2019, a motion to distribute Home City Ice Indirect Purchaser settlement funds was approved by the court. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.

UPDATE 6: On Feb. 28, 2019, Top Class Actions viewers started receiving checks in the mail from the Home City Ice class action settlement worth $16.35. Congratulations to everyone who filed a claim and got PAID!

Settlement Website

www.HomeCityIceSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Home City Packaged Ice Settlement
Claims Administrator
c/o Rust Consulting Inc. – 3693
P.O. Box 1884
Faribault, MN 55021-1884
1-800-589-3985
info@HomeCityIceSettlement.com

Class Counsel

Matthew S. Wild
WILD LAW GROUP PLLC

Defense Counsel

Michael A. Roberts
GRAYDON HEAD & RITCHEY LLP