On Monday, August 21, 2023, United States District Court Judge Matthew P. Brookman of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, Evansville Division, granted final approval of a class action settlement to resolve claims arising from the sale of pet foods allegedly contaminated with toxic substances.
The settlement creates a $6,375,000 settlement fund from which class members may submit pet injury and/or consumer food purchase claims. Judge Brookman also reaffirmed the appointment of co-lead settlement counsel, including WBE Managing Partner Kenneth A. Wexler who had previously been appointed by the court as interim co-lead counsel.
In re: Midwestern Pet Foods Marketing, Sales Practices, and Product Liability Litigation, Case No.: 3:21-cv-00007 was filed by WBE and co-counsel in early 2021 on behalf of consumers who purchased Sportmix and other Midwestern brand pet food products, allegedly contaminated with a toxic mold known as Aflatoxin, as well as the Salmonella bacteria.
To view the settlement website, please visit https://www.mwpfsettlement.com.