Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP announces that the Firm has been appointed Lead Counsel For Consumers in the Packaged Seafood Products Antitrust Litigation

NEW YORK and SAN DIEGO, April 04, 2016 -- Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP announces that the Firm has been appointed Lead Counsel by Judge Janis Lyn Sammartino, United States District Court Judge for the Southern District of California, in a Multi-District litigation styled In re: Packaged Seafood Products Antitrust Litigation, MDL-2670. A copy of the complaint may be obtained by contacting the Firm.

The appointment is on behalf of consumers of packaged seafood, such as canned tuna. The claims are for price fixing in alleged violation of the antitrust laws.

This antitrust class action was brought against Defendants Bumble Bee Foods LLC, StarKist Company, Tri-Union Seafoods LLC, and King Oscar, Inc. (collectively “Defendants”) pursuant to Sections 1 and 2 of the Sherman Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1, 2, and Section 3 of the Clayton Act, 15 U.S.C. § 14, and state antitrust and unfair competition laws.

Wolf Haldenstein has extensive experience in the prosecution of class actions, including those involving securities and antitrust litigation in state and federal trial and appellate courts across the country. The firm has attorneys in various practice areas; and offices in New York, Chicago and San Diego. The reputation and expertise of this firm in shareholder and other class litigation has been repeatedly recognized by the courts, which have appointed it to major positions in complex securities multi-district and consolidated litigation.

If you wish to discuss this action or have any questions regarding in this case, please contact Fred Taylor Isquith, Esq. of Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP at (212) 545-4600, or by e-mail at [email protected].

Contact:

Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP
Fred Taylor Isquith, Esq.
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Tel: (800) 575-0735 or (212) 545-4600