Deep River Snacks $4 Million Potato Chip Settlement

If you purchased Deep River brand potato chips labeled "Non-GMO Ingredients" between February 2, 2017, and December 6, 2024, you may be eligible for compensation from a class action settlement.

Old Lyme Gourmet Co., doing business as Deep River Snacks, has agreed to pay $4,000,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for allegedly misleading consumers with their product labeling.

Who I file a claim?

To be eligible for this settlement, you must meet the following criteria:

• You must be a resident of the United States
• You must have purchased Deep River Snacks potato chips with the "Non-GMO Ingredients" graphic on the packaging
• The purchase must have been made between February 2, 2017, and December 6, 2024
• The purchase must have been for personal or household use, not for resale or commercial purposes

Each household is limited to submitting one claim form, which means all individuals living in the same dwelling are considered one household.

How much is the potato chip settlement payout?

The payout you can receive depends on whether you provide proof of purchase:

• With Proof of Purchase: You will receive $5.00 for the first product and $0.50 for each additional product, with no limit on the number of products claimed.
• Without Proof of Purchase: You will receive $5.00 for the first product and $0.50 for each additional product, up to a maximum of 10 additional products.

For example, if you have proof of purchase for 6 products, you could receive $7.50. If you claim 3 products without proof, you could receive an additional $6.00, totaling $13.50.

No proof of purchase required

You can claim up to ten products without proof of purchase.

However, if you have proof of purchase, there is no cap on the number of products you can claim. Acceptable forms of proof include:

• Receipts
• Proof of online order
• Email from a retailer
• Credit card statements showing the purchase details

How to file a claim

To claim your award, you can file a claim online or download the PDF claim form and submit it by mail.

Claim form mailing address: Rankins v. Old Lyme Gourmet Co., Claim Administrator, P.O. Box 3757, Portland, OR 97208-3757

Ensure your claim form is complete, signed, and includes all necessary documentation. Claims must be submitted or postmarked by July 28, 2025.

Claim Instructions

Follow these steps to submit your claim:

1. Gather your proof of purchase, if available.
2. Complete the claim form with your personal information and details of your purchase.
3. Submit the form online or mail it to the provided address.
4. Choose your preferred payment method on the form.

Payout Options

• Amazon Card
• Zelle
• ACH
• Venmo
• Virtual Mastercard
• Check

$4 Million Settlement Fund

The settlement fund of $4,000,000 will cover various costs associated with the settlement:

• Attorneys' fees: $1,333,333.33
• Service awards for class representatives: $10,000 total
• Claims administration costs: $432,592
• Remaining funds will be distributed to class members who submit valid claims.

Important Dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: July 28, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: May 15, 2025

When is the Potato Chip Settlement payout date?

The court will hold a final approval hearing on May 15, 2025. If the settlement is approved and no appeals are filed, payments will be processed for valid claims.

Why Was There a Class Action Settlement?

The lawsuit alleged that Old Lyme Gourmet Co. misled consumers by labeling their potato chips with a "Non-GMO Ingredients" graphic, implying third-party certification. The company denies these allegations but agreed to settle to avoid the costs and risks of a trial.