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GEOFF MULVIHILL, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
10-15-2008

Pet owners to split $24M in tainted food suit -- Some say pain, suffering ignored
By GEOFF MULVIHILL, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Date: 10-15-2008, Wednesday
Section: NEWS
Edtion: All Editions

CAMDEN A judge has approved a $24 million settlement for owners of dogs and cats who were sickened or died after eating pet food containing a chemical contaminant.

U.S. District Judge Noel Hillman on Tuesday accepted the deal, calling it "fair, reasonable and adequate."

The ruling clears the way for U.S. pet owners with claims to start receiving checks next year.

Under the deal, pet owners have until Nov. 24 to file claims.

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