Belcampo $86,475 Settlement for False Advertising Claims

If you purchased meat from Belcampo in California between January 1, 2020, and May 31, 2021, you may be eligible to claim up to $10 from a class action settlement.

Belcampo Group, Inc. has agreed to pay $86,475 to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged false and deceptive labeling and advertising of its meat products.

Can I Claim an Award?

To be eligible for a claim, you must have made a purchase from Belcampo in California between January 1, 2020, and May 31, 2021. This period is referred to as the Class Period. The lawsuit alleges that Belcampo falsely advertised their meat products as “100% Certified Organic,” “100% grass-fed,” “USDA Certified,” and/or “processed in Northern California at Defendant’s organic ranch.”

What Can I Get In The Settlement?

Authorized Claimants are entitled to receive a Settlement Benefit in the amount of up to $3 without proof of purchase. Class Members who provide proof of purchase with their claim in the form of a receipt or other valid proof of purchase will receive a refund for the purchase price(s) paid up to a maximum of $10 in total per Claimant. Only one Authorized Claimant per Household is entitled to receive a Settlement Benefit unless otherwise agreed to by the parties.

Settlement Benefits will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis depending on how many claims are filed. If the total value of all approved claims either exceeds or falls short of the amount available to pay Authorized Claimants after payment from the Settlement Amount of Court awarded costs, fees, and service awards, then the amounts of the Settlement Benefit will be reduced or increased to ensure the fund is exhausted. Any such pro-rata adjustment will be calculated prior to distribution.

• Without Proof of Purchase: Up to $3
• With Proof of Purchase: Up to $10

Is Proof Required to Claim the Reward?

Proof is required to claim the maximum reward of up to $10. Valid proof of purchase may include a receipt, a copy of the purchase on your credit or bank statement, or other documents that provide evidence of your purchase. If you do not have proof of purchase, you can still claim up to $3 by providing details about your purchase.

How to Claim Your Award

To claim your award, you can either file a claim online or by mail. To file a claim online, visit the online claim form. If you prefer to file by mail, send your completed claim form to:

Belcampo Settlement Administrator

c/o CPT Group, Inc.

50 Corporate Park

Irvine, CA 92606

Your claim form must be submitted electronically via the website or postmarked by October 12, 2024.

Submitting a Claim

Follow these steps to submit your claim:

1. Visit the online claim form or download the claim form from the official settlement website.
2. Fill out your personal information, including your name, address, email, and phone number.
3. Provide details about your purchase, including the store address, date of purchase, and description of the item(s) purchased.
4. If you have proof of purchase, attach it to your claim form.
5. Submit your claim form online or mail it to the address provided above.

How do I Get Paid?

If your claim is approved, your cash payment will be issued in the form of a paper check and mailed to the address listed on your claim form. You can also choose to receive payment via PayPal, Venmo, or Direct Deposit by filing your claim form electronically through the Settlement Website.

Settlement Fund Breakdown

The settlement amount of $86,475 will be used to fund payments to Settlement Class Members, cover Class Notice and administration costs, pay any Class Counsel Award and costs awarded by the Court, and provide any Class Representative Service Award to the Plaintiff awarded by the Court.

The breakdown of the settlement amount is as follows:

• Settlement Class Members: Up to $10 per Claimant
• Class Notice and administration costs
• Class Counsel Award: Up to 25% of the common fund
• Class Representative Service Award: Up to $2,500

Important Dates

• Deadline to Submit a Claim Form: October 12, 2024
• Deadline to Submit a Request for Exclusion: October 12, 2024
• Final Fairness Approval Hearing: October 28, 2024, at 10:30 AM PST

When will Awards be Paid?

Awards will be paid within sixty (60) calendar days of the Court’s Entry of Final Judgment.

Why is There a Class Action Settlement?

The lawsuit was brought against Belcampo Group, Inc. for allegedly falsely and deceptively labeling and advertising their meat products as “100% Certified Organic,” “100% grass-fed,” “USDA Certified,” and/or “processed in Northern California at Defendant’s organic ranch.” Belcampo denies any liability or wrongdoing of any kind associated with the claims alleged in the Action. The settlement aims to resolve the lawsuit without the need for further litigation.

What Happens Next?

The Court will hold a Final Fairness Approval Hearing on October 28, 2024, to determine whether the proposed settlement is fair, reasonable, and adequate. If the Court approves the settlement, payments will be distributed to eligible Class Members within sixty (60) calendar days of the Court’s Entry of Final Judgment.