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Welch Foods Settlement defendant
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Welch

California buyers of Welch's Fruit Snacks in the specified box sizes, including Costco packs, are covered by this settlement.

California residents who purchased Welch's Fruit Snacks in 80 or 90-pouch boxes from Costco, or specified Welch's Fruit Snack varieties in 8, 18, 85-count or certain 10, 22, 26-count boxes from California retailers, between June 30, 2016 and February 7, 2025. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 18, 2026.

We don't list a claim deadline or a proof requirement here yet — confirm both on the settlement site before filing.

Who may qualify

You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.

You may qualify if you are a California resident who bought Welch's Fruit Snacks in 80 or 90-pouch boxes from Costco, or the specified varieties in 8, 18 or 85-count packs.

Official eligibility wording (read the exact text)
California residents who purchased Welch's Fruit Snacks in 80 or 90-pouch boxes from Costco, or specified Welch's Fruit Snack varieties in 8, 18, 85-count or certain 10, 22, 26-count boxes from California retailers, between June 30, 2016 and February 7, 2025.

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 Unknown.

Review the official claim form before submitting any information.

What you need. File the claim form on the official settlement site before the deadline.

Important dates

Aug 29, 2025
passed
Exclusion deadline (passed)
Last day to opt out of the settlement.

How hard is this claim to file?

This lawsuit has been certified as a class action but no settlement has been reached yet — the court has not ruled on the merits. Class members are automatically included and do not need to file a claim now; the only current action is deciding whether to stay in or opt out.

Watch out for

  • This is a class certification notice, not a settlement notice — there is no claim form or payout to collect right now
  • If you opt out, you will not receive any future class recovery but you keep the right to sue independently
  • If you do nothing, you are bound by the court's ultimate ruling, whether favorable or not
  • The opt-out form must be received — not merely postmarked — by the exclusion deadline

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?

File directly with Strategic Claims Services via the official claim form.

  1. 1
    Confirm you are a California resident who made retail purchases of qualifying Welch's Fruit Snacks during the covered class period
  2. 2
    Review the product list on the case website to verify your purchased product is included in the Costco Class or Retail Class
  3. 3
    Decide whether to remain in the class (do nothing) or opt out by submitting the opt-out form before the exclusion deadline
  4. 4
    If opting out, complete the form online at www.strategicclaims.net/welch or print and mail it to the administrator address
  5. 5
    Monitor the case website for future developments, including any settlement announcement and claim-filing instructions

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When will I get paid?

  1. Claims open You are here
  2. Court approval
  3. Payments sent
  4. 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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  • Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 18, 2026
  • Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 18, 2026
  • Court case the official settlement website · Jun 18, 2026
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  • Eligibility summary

    California residents who purchased Welch's Fruit Snacks in 80 or 90-pouch boxes from Costco, or specified Welch's Fruit Snack varieties in 8, 18, 85-count or certain 10, 22, 26-count boxes from California retailers, between June 30, 2016 and February 7, 2025.

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Administrator

    Strategic Claims Services

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Court

    Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Orange

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website

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  • Opt-out deadline

    August 29, 2025

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Class period start

    June 30, 2016

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Class period end

    February 7, 2025

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Court case number

    30-2022-01298406-CU-BT-CXC

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Case name

    Darren Clevenger and David Bloom v. Welch Foods, Inc. and PIM Brands, Inc.

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website

    Parties: Darren Clevenger and David Bloom v. Welch Foods, Inc. and PIM Brands, Inc.

Common questions

Is the Welch settlement legitimate?

Yes — the Welch settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by Strategic Claims Services under case 30-2022-01298406-CU-BT-CXC in Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Orange. File only through the official settlement website (www.strategicclaims.net); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 18, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.

Who may qualify for this settlement?

California residents who purchased Welch's Fruit Snacks in 80 or 90-pouch boxes from Costco, or specified Welch's Fruit Snack varieties in 8, 18, 85-count or certain 10, 22, 26-count boxes from California retailers, between June 30, 2016 and February 7, 2025.

How much can I get from this settlement?

The official settlement source does not state a per-person amount for this record. The settlement administrator sets payments after the valid claims are counted.

What is the claim deadline?

The official settlement source does not list a claim deadline for this record. Confirm the filing window on the official source before relying on it.

Do I need proof to claim?

The official settlement source does not specify what documentation a claim needs. Check the official claim form before filing.

When will Welch pay out?

No payment stage is reported for this record yet. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.

Where is the official Welch claim form?

The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator, Strategic Claims Services. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.

Which packs are covered?

80 or 90-pouch boxes from Costco, and the specified varieties in 8, 18 or 85-count packs.

Do I need receipts?

Check the official claim form for what documentation, if any, it asks for.

Where to act

When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.

Use the official settlement administrator or government source.

Not ready to file today? Track it free — we'll remind you before the deadline, and keep your claim details in one place.

Listed on the official settlement website (Strategic Claims Services).

Status history

Every status and verification change we have recorded for this settlement, newest first. We log the date we made each change; we never publish the underlying evidence link.

  1. Settlement published after verification.
  2. Verified field details updated from an official source.
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Disclaimer

SettleSignal summarizes publicly available settlement information and links to official settlement sources. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not submit claims on your behalf, and do not determine eligibility or payout approval. Claims are filed by class members themselves, on the official form. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.