Full Filing Guide
In the matter of: The investigation by the Illinois Attorney General and the Illinois Department of Labor of Hearthside Food Solutions LLC is categorized under employment & labor settlements, and this guide covers the essential details you need to determine if this settlement applies to you. This matter currently appears active in the FoundMoney directory. If you are evaluating whether to file, the fastest first step is to verify that your purchases, subscriptions, or account activity line up with the class definition and class period.
Hearthside Food Solutions has agreed to a $4.5 million settlement to resolve allegations of violating child labor laws in Illinois. The settlement benefits individuals who worked at a Hearthside facility in Illinois and were under the age of 16 during their employment. The relevant class period is generally described as 3/1/2020 through 12/4/2024. Where administrators publish revisions, amended deadlines, or supplemental notices, this page should be treated as a directional guide and the official claim portal remains the source of truth for filing requirements.
Who should pay close attention: users who purchased covered products/services, maintained affected accounts, or transacted with named defendants during the qualifying window. Purchaser scope is currently listed as Indirect Consumer. Named or covered vendors include Hearthside Food Solutions LLC. Covered products/services currently reference child labor.
The reported settlement fund is approximately $4,500,000. Individual recovery is usually determined by claim volume, documentation strength, and any pro-rata formula approved by the court. In many settlements, payout timing can range from several weeks to multiple months after claim validation. Filing early and submitting complete information often helps avoid avoidable delays when administrators perform audits or deficiency checks.
Documentation may not be mandatory for all class members, but submitting purchase records can still help reduce follow-up requests. Current eligibility language: Individuals who worked at a Hearthside Food Solutions facility in Illinois between March 1, 2020, and Dec. 4, 2024, who were under the age of 16 for some or all of the time they were working at the facility. Filing deadline tracking matters because late claims can be rejected automatically; plan to submit by 11/20/2026 unless the administrator publishes an extension.
Practical filing workflow: confirm your transactions, gather supporting records, submit the online claim form, and store your confirmation number for follow-up. If you are uncertain on edge cases, contact the administrator directly at the support channels listed on the official site. Check back periodically for updates as new information becomes available. You can also browse related settlements in the Employment & Labor Settlements category.
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