Anne Bucher  |  February 10, 2016

Category: Closed Class Actions

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Gavel and Money

GFS Inc. d/b/a Shaffer & Associates has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it improperly prepared, filed and handled garnishments and sequestrations in violation of Missouri law. Shaffer has agreed to pay a total of $190,000 to settle the wage garnishment class action lawsuit.

If you are a Missouri resident whose wages or accounts were garnished or sequestered by Shaffer between Oct. 20, 2009 and Oct. 20, 2014, you may be eligible for payment from this class action settlement.

This account garnishment settlement will resolve a class action lawsuit that alleges Shaffer violated Missouri law by preparing, filing and handling garnishments and sequestrations and by taking a percentage of garnishments and sequestrations without using the services of a licensed Missouri attorney.

Shaffer denies the allegations and maintains that it did not violate Missouri law. However, it has agreed to settle the account garnishment class action lawsuit to avoid the expense and uncertainty associated with ongoing litigation.

Class Members who wish to object to or exclude themselves from the Shaffer class action settlement must do so no later than Feb. 22, 2016.

UPDATE: According to the settlement website, the Court granted final approval of this settlement on Feb. 24, 2016 and checks were distributed on Apr. 6, 2016. 

Who’s Eligible

Missouri residents whose accounts or wages were garnished or sequestered by GFS Inc. d/b/a Shaffer & Associates between Oct. 20, 2009 and Oct. 20, 2014 are Class Members of this account garnishment class action settlement.

Potential Award

Class Members who submit valid claims will be entitled to a pro rata share of the payout fund.

Proof of Purchase

Class Members must enter the eight-digit Claim Number printed on the notice they received in the mail.

Claim Form

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Claim Form Deadline

03/07/2016

Case Name

Julie Kojdecki v. GFS Inc. d/b/a Shaffer and Associates, Case No. 1431-CC01340, in the Circuit Court of Green County, Missouri

Final Hearing

02/25/2016

Settlement Website

www.ShafferSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Shaffer Settlement
c/o Dahl Administration
P.O. Box 3614
Minneapolis, MN 55403-0614
1-866-888-9529
ShafferSettlement@DahlAdministration.com

Class Counsel

Gregory Aleshire
William R. Robb
ALESHIRE ROBB PC

Defense Counsel

James Powell
BROWN WILLBRAND PC

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One thought on Shaffer & Associates Wage Garnishment Class Action Settlement

  1. Top Class Actions says:

    UPDATE: According to the settlement website, the Court granted final approval of this settlement on Feb. 24, 2016 and checks were distributed on Apr. 6, 2016. 

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