Sarmiento v Fresh Harvest
Fresh Harvest is paying out a settlement to commercial truck drivers who hauled heavy loads in California or Arizona between 2016 and 2022. If you drove for them during that window, you can get a cash payment with no paperwork required.
Commercial truck drivers paid by the hour (excluding bus drivers) who operated vehicles over 26,000 pounds gross weight on public roads in California or Arizona for the defendants between November 12, 2016 and December 10, 2022. Payout: Approximately $1,046,724 net settlement amount available for class members. No proof of purchase is required to file. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 17, 2026.
Open to residents of: Arizona, California
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
You may qualify if you were a commercial truck driver paid by the hour (not a bus driver) who drove vehicles over 26,000 pounds on public roads in California or Arizona for Fresh Harvest any time between November 12, 2016 and December 10, 2022.
Official eligibility wording (read the exact text)
Commercial truck drivers paid by the hour (excluding bus drivers) who operated vehicles over 26,000 pounds gross weight on public roads in California or Arizona for the defendants between November 12, 2016 and December 10, 2022.
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as No.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
How hard is this claim to file?
Documents you'll need
Watch out for
- If you do not update your address and you live in the US, a check will be mailed to the address on file sixty days after final approval — an outdated address means a lost check.
- Any prior payments you already received from the defendants will be counted toward your settlement share and deducted from your payout.
- If the prior payments you already received exceed your estimated share, you will receive no additional money and are not required to return anything.
- Submitting a written opt-out request removes you permanently from the settlement and you forfeit your payment.
- By staying in the settlement you release all claims alleged in the lawsuit against the defendants.
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
No claim form is needed — Atticus Administration issues this refund automatically; confirm your eligibility and contact details on the official source.
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1Confirm you are an eligible class member: you worked as a commercial truck driver (paid by the hour, not a bus driver) operating a vehicle over 26,000 pounds gross weight on public roads in California or Arizona for the defendants between November 12, 2016 and December 10, 2022.
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2Do NOT submit a written opt-out request if you want to receive payment — opting out removes you from the settlement.
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3Update your contact information with Atticus Administration so your payment can be delivered. You can do this by email at [email protected], by fax at 1-888-326-6411, by mail to 'Sarmiento v. Fresh Harvest, c/o Atticus Administration, PO Box 64053, Saint Paul, MN 55164', by WhatsApp at 612-205-1767, or by phone at 1-888-442-8688.
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4If you are in Mexico or prefer a bank transfer, provide your bank account routing and account number (US accounts) or your CLABE (Mexican accounts).
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5If you already received a prior payment from the defendants, be aware that amount will be subtracted from your estimated settlement share.
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6Wait for the settlement administrator to send your payment after the court grants final approval.
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When will I get paid?
- Claims open You are here
- Court approval
- Payments sent
- Distribution complete
Claims are still being accepted. Class-action payouts typically begin only after the claim deadline, final court approval, and any appeals.
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How we verified this record
Optional, but it's the whole point — every field below traces to a named official source we re-check on a schedule.
- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 16, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 16, 2026
- Proof requirement the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Official claim link the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
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Eligibility summary
Commercial truck drivers paid by the hour (excluding bus drivers) who operated vehicles over 26,000 pounds gross weight on public roads in California or Arizona for the defendants between November 12, 2016 and December 10, 2022.
Verified Jun 16, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Proof requirement
No
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Estimated payout
Approximately $1,046,724 net settlement amount available for class members
Verified Jun 16, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Administrator
Atticus Administration
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court
United States District Court for the Northern District of California, San Jose Division
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Official claim URL
www.acuerdochoferes.com
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Automatic refund
Yes — automatic, no claim needed
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Class period start
November 12, 2016
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Class period end
December 10, 2022
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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No-claim explanation
Settlement members automatically receive payment unless they opt out; they must only update contact/payment info with the administrator.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Case name
Sarmiento v. Fresh Harvest
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Common questions
Is the Sarmiento v Fresh Harvest settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Sarmiento v Fresh Harvest settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by Atticus Administration. File only through the official settlement website (www.acuerdochoferes.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 17, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Commercial truck drivers paid by the hour (excluding bus drivers) who operated vehicles over 26,000 pounds gross weight on public roads in California or Arizona for the defendants between November 12, 2016 and December 10, 2022.
How much can I get from the Sarmiento v Fresh Harvest settlement?
Approximately $1,046,724 net settlement amount available for class members. The exact amount you may receive is decided by the settlement administrator based on your valid claim and is not guaranteed; a total settlement-fund figure is shared among all eligible claimants, not paid to each person.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: No. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
Where is the official Sarmiento v Fresh Harvest claim form?
No claim form is needed — Settlement members automatically receive payment unless they opt out; they must only update contact/payment info with the administrator. Never pay a fee to claim a settlement payment.
Who counts as an eligible driver?
Hourly commercial truck drivers (excluding bus drivers) who drove vehicles over 26,000 pounds on public roads in California or Arizona for Fresh Harvest between November 12, 2016 and December 10, 2022.
Do I need to show pay stubs or time records?
No. No proof is required — the defendants' employment records are used to identify eligible drivers and calculate each share.
How much will I get?
It depends on how many drivers participate. The total net settlement fund is approximately $1,046,724, divided among eligible class members.
How do I file a claim or choose a payment method?
Visit acuerdochoferes.com and log in or register to select your payment option.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
No claim needed — payment is automatic
If you qualify, the settlement pays you automatically. There's nothing to file — just keep an eye on your mail or account around the payment date.
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Listed on the official settlement website (Atticus Administration).
Status history
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