Top 2. Who is a member of the Settlement Class?
The settlement class consists of the following: “All persons who purchased moist snuff products, indirectly from defendants, in the State of California from January 1, 1990, through October 17, 2007 (‘Class Period’) for their own use and not for resale. Specifically excluded from the Class are the defendants herein; officers, directors, or employees of any defendants; any entity in which any defendant has a controlling interest; the affiliates, legal representatives, attorneys, heirs or assigns of any defendant. Also excluded are any federal, state or local governmental entity, and any judge, justice, or judicial officer presiding over this matter and the members of their immediate families and judicial staffs.” U.S. Smokeless Tobacco’s moist smokeless tobacco products include: Copenhagen®, Skoal®, Rooster®, Red Seal®, Bandits®, Pouches® and Husky® (and including the different cuts and/or flavors thereof). You need not take any action to remain in the settlement class and your rights a
