High Fructose Corn Syrup

This class action alleges that between January 1, 1988 and June 30, 1995 the Defendants unlawfully conspired to and did, fix, maintain and/or raise the price of high fructose corn syrup (“HFCS”) and products containing HFCS.

Click the appropriate link below to view the Notice of Partial Settlement Approval and Certification Hearing:

• HFCS Long Form Notice (English)
• HFCS Long Form Notice (French)

A settlement, subject to court approval, have been reach with Tate & Lyle Ingredients Americas, Inc. formerly known as A.E. Staley Manufacturing Company. The settlement is subject to court approval in British Columbia and Ontario. The British Columbia approval hearing is March 26, 2010 and the Ontario approval hearing is April 13, 2010.

The SCC appeal on this matter heard on October 17, 2012 was dismissed with costs while the Respondents’ cross-appeal was allowed with costs.  The decision effectively dismissed the case in British Columbia.  Class Counsel is reviewing the decision.  To access the court documents, click on the links below:

• HFCS – SCC Judgment
  
• HFCS – Supreme Court of Canada Reasons for Judgment

For more information please contact Natalie Fulton, Paralegal at (604) 331-9531 or by email at [email protected]