OLYMPIA — Qualifying Washingtonians will receive a check for up to $120 as a result of antitrust lawsuits against large chicken and tuna corporations.
The state Attorney General's Office sued 21 companies in 2019 and 2020 for overcharging the cost of chicken and tuna.
The office recovered $35.5 million after settling with 15 of 19 broiler chicken producers and $5.1 million from three companies and a former CEO in the tuna industry.
Approximately $40.6 million will be allocated for households with income at or below 175% of the federal poverty level. More than 400,000 households will receive checks.
Single-person households will receive a $50 check and multi-person households will receive a $120 check.
Qualifying households include:
The first round of checks was mailed on Dec. 5 and all checks will be sent before Dec. 31. Those who don't receive a check by the end of the year but believe they qualify should visit https://www.refundcheck.atg.wa.gov/.