Tortilla Chips Class Settlement Preliminarily Approved

Klacko v. Diamond Foods, Inc., No. 14cv80005 (S.D. Fla.):  A judge preliminarily approved the proposed class settlement in this action alleging Defendant's Tia's-brand tortilla chips were mislabeled "all natural" when they contain synthetic and artificial ingredients, including maltodextrin and dextrose.  Under the terms of the settlement, the defendant agreed to pay up to $2,750,000 to provide compensation to claimants, up to $775,000 for attorneys' fees, and to place restrictions on suppliers. Order.