August 26, 2026 — A U.S. federal court judge has granted preliminary approval on a settlement for a price-fixing lawsuit leveled against buyers of Dungeness crab in California, Washington, and Oregon.
Northern District of California Judge Alex G. Tse approved three settlements in the lawsuit, which was brought by Brand Little and Robin Burns. Tse approved a collective payment of USD 2.25 million (EUR 1.93 million) from three of the smaller crab buyers, who shared 5.27 percent of the Dungeness crab market during the period: Pacific Dream Seafood, Caito Seafood, and Fisherman’s Choice.