TreeHouse Foods, Inc. Litigation

Sep 27, 2022

Disbursement Approved

The court has approved the distribution of settlement funds to eligible class members. Investors with approved claims may receive payments from the settlement. If you have questions about your claim or payment, contact the claims administrator.

Nov 17, 2021

Final Approval of Settlement

The court has granted final approval of the settlement. Eligible investors who submit valid claims may receive a payment once the claims review and distribution process is completed.

Jul 28, 2021

Proof of Claim Form

To receive your portion of the recovery (if you are eligible), you must submit this form to the claims administrator by the deadline indicated on the form itself. If you do not submit this form in time, you will not be entitled to compensation. If you have questions about how to complete the form, you should contact the claims administrator.

Jul 28, 2021

Preliminary Approval of Settlement

The court has granted preliminary approval of a proposed settlement. This means the settlement can move forward for further consideration, but it has not yet received final approval. Potential class members will generally receive notice explaining the settlement, their rights, and any deadlines for submitting a claim, objecting to the settlement, or choosing not to participate.

Jul 27, 2021

Scheduling Order

Jul 21, 2021

Scheduling Order

Jul 14, 2021

Proposed Settlement

Feb 26, 2020

Class Certification Granted

The court has determined that a class action is the appropriate method to bring the claims by class members. Usually, when a class is certified, the judge will also affirm an individual or entity to represent the class and finalize a class definition (i.e.: who is represented in the lawsuit).

Apr 9, 2019

Scheduling Order

Apr 3, 2019

Motion for Class Certification

The plaintiffs have asked the court to approve the lawsuit to proceed as a class action on behalf of a group of investors. The judge will decide whether the case meets the requirements for class certification and which investors and claims may be included.

Feb 12, 2018

Motion to Dismiss Denied

The court has denied the defendants' request to dismiss the lawsuit. The case can now move forward to the next stage of litigation.

May 26, 2017

Motion to Dismiss

After reviewing the complaint(s) filed by plaintiffs, defendants have filed a motion requesting that the court dismiss some or all of the plaintiffs' claims. In a motion to dismiss, defendants might challenge the validity of plaintiffs' claims or adequacy of plaintiffs' pleadings. Once a motion to dismiss is filed, the judge will make a decision on whether part or all of the case should be dismissed or the case can proceed as alleged.

Apr 11, 2017

Scheduling Order

Mar 24, 2017

First Amended Complaint

A new complaint has been filed on behalf of certain investors in TreeHouse Foods, Inc.. Amended complaints may contain additional facts, parties, allegations, a change in the class definition, etc.

Jan 25, 2017

Scheduling Order

Jan 25, 2017

Appointment of Lead Plaintiff

The court has appointed a lead plaintiff to represent the interests of investors in the lawsuit. The lead plaintiff works with the attorneys handling the case, helps oversee the litigation, and represents the interests of the proposed class.

Nov 16, 2016

First Filed Complaint

A securities fraud class action complaint has been filed on behalf of certain investors in TreeHouse Foods, Inc..