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High Fructose Corn SyrupRESOLVED

Sun-Rype Products Ltd. and Wendy Weberg v. Archer Daniels Midland Company,Tate & Lyle Ingredients Americas, Inc. formerly known as A.E. Staley Manufacturing Company, Cargill, Incorporated, Cerestar USA, Inc. formerly known as American Maize-Products Compa

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.

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CourtSupreme Court of British Columbia

Date FiledJune 14, 2005

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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. Court documents can be accessed under Documents.

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