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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.
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24 thoughts onMichigan Magazine Subscription Class Action Settlement
I have not received any information or payment.
Where is it?
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 ?
Hi Bibi, my business partner found a blank SC DL-127 document here https://goo.gl/1RK8sA.
I accidentally sent a claim twice. No check. (
Myan I will send a copy of my letter to Scott Hardy so he can post if you want me to.
Some checks did bounce. They sent send letters out to explain along with another check for 65.63.
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 ?
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
Check for 30.63 bounced
Check bounced
Received 30.63 in Illinois