Anne Bucher  |  November 28, 2014

Category: Closed Class Actions

Top Class Actions’s website and social media posts use affiliate links. If you make a purchase using such links, we may receive a commission, but it will not result in any additional charges to you. Please review our Affiliate Link Disclosure for more information.

This settlement is closed!

Please see what other class action settlements you might qualify to claim cash from in our Open Settlements directory!

Michigan Magazine Subscription Settlement

A settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit that alleges Bauer Publishing Co. LP disclosed its customers’ subscription information to third parties for marketing purposes without permission, in violation of Michigan privacy law. If you live in Michigan and subscribed to certain magazines prior to Sept. 26, 2014, you may be eligible for a payment from the magazine subscription class action settlement.

The Michigan magazine subscription class action lawsuit alleges Bauer disclosed personal information about its subscribers – including full names, addresses, and magazine subscription titles – to third parties for marketing purposes without permission. The plaintiff alleges this disclosure was in violation of Michigan’s Video Rental Privacy Act and constituted a breach of contract with Bauer’s subscribers.

Bauer denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle the class action lawsuit to avoid the uncertainty and expense associated with ongoing litigation. In addition to offering cash benefits to eligible Class Members, Bauer has also agreed to implement policies to inform subscribers that information about them and their subscriptions may be disclosed to third parties and provide a simple way for them to opt out of such disclosures.

Who’s Eligible

You are a Class Member of the magazine subscription settlement if you live in Michigan and subscribed to one or more of the following magazines prior to Sept. 26, 2014 and subsequently had your information disclosed by Bauer to a third party:

  • In Touch Weekly
  • Life & Style Weekly
  • Closer
  • J-14
  • Twist
  • M
  • Girls’ World
  • ASTROgirl
  • QuizFest
  • Yikes!
  • Life Story
  • First for Women
  • Women’s World
  • Soaps in Depth
  • iD Magazine
Potential Award

$175.

Class Members who submit valid and timely claims are expected to receive a payment of $175 from the Michigan Magazine subscription class action settlement. However, the actual amount each Class Member will receive depends on how many valid claims are filed.

Proof of Purchase

N/A. However, Class Members must attest under the penalty of perjury that they live in Michigan, subscribed to one of the eligible magazines during the Class Period, and were unaware that their information would be disclosed to third parties for marketing purposes.

Claim Form Deadline

2/19/2015

Case Name

Halaburda v. Bauer Publishing Co. LP, Case No. 2:12-cv-12831-GCS-RSW, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

Final Hearing

1/5/2015

Settlement Website

www.MichiganMagazineSettlement.net

Claims Administrator

Magazine Subscriber Privacy Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 4109
Portland, OR 97208-4109
1-866-354-3015

Class Counsel

Jay Edelson
Ari J. Scharg
James D. Larry
EDELSON PC

Defense Counsel

Sharon L. Schneier
DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE LLP

UPDATE: A federal judge approved the Michigan class action settlement on Jan. 6, 2015. Viewers began reporting that payments were mailed the last week of March. Learn more.

We tell you about cash you can claim EVERY WEEK! Sign up for our free newsletter.

24 thoughts onMichigan Magazine Subscription Class Action Settlement

  1. LYNDA WHITE says:

    I have not received any information or payment.
    Where is it?

  2. Bibi Grundy says:

    Nice ideas , I was enlightened by the specifics ! Does anyone know where I might be able to grab a fillable SC DL-127 form to type on ?

    1. sophia kraft says:

      Hi Bibi, my business partner found a blank SC DL-127 document here https://goo.gl/1RK8sA.

  3. BJ says:

    I accidentally sent a claim twice. No check. (

  4. Lucy says:

    Myan I will send a copy of my letter to Scott Hardy so he can post if you want me to.

  5. Lucy says:

    Some checks did bounce. They sent send letters out to explain along with another check for 65.63.

  6. vie says:

    not only the Check for 30.63 bounced

    it cost me 45.00 from my bank now whos going to pay me back for that Hell the charges was more then the check my bank just told me to call feds that they are writing BAD check i have 5other friend check bounces ok class action what going on ?

    1. vie says:

      Just spoke with a great guy stated that someone don’t deposit the money in the account and he is holding someone accountable for this but he also stated that they are send check out today for 30.63 and a 35.00 return check charge total 65.63 . thanks ….for such a nice guy to speak with . thanks again

  7. Lucy says:

    Check for 30.63 bounced

  8. Lucy says:

    Check bounced

  9. glory says:

    Received 30.63 in Illinois

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. By submitting your comment and contact information, you agree to receive marketing emails from Top Class Actions regarding this and/or similar lawsuits or settlements, and/or to be contacted by an attorney or law firm to discuss the details of your potential case at no charge to you if you qualify. Required fields are marked *

Please note: Top Class Actions is not a settlement administrator or law firm. Top Class Actions is a legal news source that reports on class action lawsuits, class action settlements, drug injury lawsuits and product liability lawsuits. Top Class Actions does not process claims and we cannot advise you on the status of any class action settlement claim. You must contact the settlement administrator or your attorney for any updates regarding your claim status, claim form or questions about when payments are expected to be mailed out.