If you worked at a Hearthside Food Solutions facility in Illinois while under 16 between March 2020 and December 2024, you may be eligible for a payment from a $4.5 million settlement. File your claim for free by November 20, 2026. The Chicago Workers' Collaborative can help you gather documentation at no cost: (630) 824-7724.
- Quick facts
- 100% free, nothing to buy. Requested on the brand's form. Illinois only. Listed October 25, 2026.
- What it is
- FreebieAgent tracks Hearthside Food Solutions Child Labor Settlement Claim, an open class action settlement you file a claim for yourself.
- Who offers it
- Offered by Hearthside Food; the claim link goes to hearthsidefssettlement.com. The freebie comes from the source, not FreebieAgent.
- How to claim
- File the claim yourself on the official settlement site; the claim form is a sworn statement, so FreebieAgent never files it for you.
- Status
- Added October 25, 2026; live as far as we know; ends November 20, 2026.
- Where
- Can be claimed in Illinois.
Opens the official settlement site. Filing is free. You sign the claim form yourself, under penalty of perjury, so only file if you qualify.
The brand ships your sample, usually in 2-8 weeks. FreebieAgent never charges you.
FreebieAgent score
“Strong settlement offer with clear eligibility window, supervised by state agencies, and free legal support available. Score reflects legitimate class action with open claims period and reliable administrator oversight.”
- FreebieAgent
What FreebieAgent noticed
Hearthside Food Solutions, a food contract manufacturer, settled with the Illinois Attorney General and Department of Labor over alleged violations of state child labor laws. The company didn't admit wrongdoing but agreed to pay $4.5 million; the parent company filed for bankruptcy in 2024. This is a legitimate settlement supervised by the Illinois DOL and AG, not a speculative claim. You'll need to prove you worked there as a minor during the specified window, though the state provides free help via the Chicago Workers' Collaborative. The deadline is firm: November 20, 2026.
What the form asks for
You fill these in yourself on the brand's site.
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