Our readers report checks in the mail from six settlements resolving claims of false advertising, Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act violations, telemarketing calls and other consumer legal issues.
Shutterfly false advertising settlement checks
Top Class Actions viewers report receiving payments from a settlement with Shutterfly resolving claims it used deceptive reference prices to mislead consumers.
The settlement benefits consumers who purchased one or more products advertised at a reference price from Shutterfly between April 1, 2018, and Aug. 25, 2023.
According to the class action lawsuit, Shutterfly advertised its products with reference prices that did reflect actual prices. These fake sale prices allegedly deceived consumers into making purchases they wouldn’t have otherwise.
Shutterfly agreed to a settlement to resolve the fake sale class action lawsuit. Under the terms of the settlement, consumers could receive vouchers worth up to $25. Our viewers report receiving codes for these settlement vouchers via email.
The deadline to file a claim with the settlement was Feb. 5, 2024.
The Shutterfly false advertising settlement is Rivali v. Shutterfly LLC, et al., Case No. 2:22-cv-02175-RGK-GJS, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.
Instagram BIPA class action rebates
Checks are in the mail from a $68.5 million settlement with Instagram resolving claims it violated Illinois biometric privacy laws.
The settlement benefits Instagram users who used the app while in Illinois between Aug. 10, 2015, and Aug. 16, 2023.
Instagram allegedly violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act by collecting user biometrics, such as facial geometry scans. According to the class action lawsuit, Instagram failed to use the proper disclosures or obtain consent before collecting these biometrics.
Instagram agreed to pay $68.5 million to resolve the BIPA class action lawsuit. Under the terms of the settlement, consumers could receive an equal share of the net settlement fund. Top Class Actions readers report receiving payments of $32.56 from this settlement.
The deadline to file a claim with the settlement was Sept. 27, 2023.
The Instgram BIPA settlement is Parris v. Meta Platforms Inc., Case No. 2023LA000672, in the 18th Judicial Circuit Court for Dupage County, Illinois.
GoodBelly false advertising settlement checks
According to TCA readers, checks have been mailed from a $1.25 million false advertising settlement with GoodBelly manufacturer NextFoods.
The settlement benefits consumers who purchased any flavor of GoodBelly Probiotic JuiceDrinks sold in 1-quart (32-ounce) containers between Aug. 13, 2017, and Nov. 27, 2023.
Plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit claim NextFood falsely advertised GoodBelly drinks as good for digestive health and overall wellness. These claims were allegedly misleading because the drinks contain high amounts of sugar that can cause health problems.
NextFoods hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay $1.25 million to resolve the false advertising class action lawsuit. Under the terms of the settlement, consumers could receive up to $5 without proof of purchase or higher payments for documented purchases. Our viewers reportedly received payments of $9.95 from this settlement.
The deadline to file a claim with the settlement was Jan. 29, 2024.
The GoodBelly false advertising settlements are Andrade-Heymsfield v. NextFoods Inc., Case No. 21-cv1446-BTM-MSB, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California and Gates v. NextFoods Inc., Case No. 23-cv530-FJS, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York.
2nd round of Snap Finance TCPA class action rebates
A second round of checks is in the mail from a $5 million Telephone Consumer Protection Act settlement resolving claims that Snap Finance contacted consumers with unsolicited robocalls.
The settlement benefits consumers who received a phone call from Snap Finance that used an artificial or prerecorded voice between Sept. 1, 2019, and June 14, 2022, despite not being a customer of Snap Finance.
Snap Finance allegedly contacted consumers with multiple robocalls despite the fact that they were not and had never been accountholders with the company. These calls allegedly violated the federal TCPA.
Snap Finance hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay $5 million to resolve the TCPA class action lawsuit. Under the terms of the settlement, consumers were estimated to receive between $300 and $1,000 depending on the number of valid claims filed. One TCA reader reportedly received a second distribution from this settlement worth $16.33.
The deadline to file a claim with the settlement was Dec. 12, 2022.
The Snap Finance TCPA settlement is Wesley v. Snap Finance LLC, Case No. 2:20-cv-00148-RJS-JCB, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah.
Family Dollar infestation settlement checks
TCA readers report receiving checks from a Family Dollar settlement resolving claims a rodent-infested warehouse in Arkansas caused issues for consumers in the region.
The settlement benefits consumers who purchased any product from a Family Dollar store in Arkansas, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri or Tennessee that was serviced by the West Memphis Distribution Center between Jan. 1, 2020, and Feb. 18, 2022.
A Family Dollar distribution center in West Memphis, Arkansas, was allegedly infested with rodents that contaminated many of the products sold through this distribution center. According to the class action lawsuit, this contamination caused mass store closures and recalls.
Family Dollar agreed to a settlement to resolve the class action lawsuit. Under the terms of the settlement, consumers could receive a $25 gift card for use at any Family Dollar store. Our viewers recently received these gift cards through the mail.
The deadline to submit a claim with the settlement was Jan. 9, 2024.
The Family Dollar infestation settlement is In re: Family Dollar Stores Inc. Pest Infestation Litigation, Case No. 2:22-md-03032-SHL-TMP, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee.
Google Play developer class action rebates
Checks are in the mail from a $90 million settlement resolving claims Google monopolized Android app markets with its Google Play store.
The settlement benefits U.S. developers of Android apps or in-app products who sold an application and paid a service fee greater than 15% on at least one transaction between Aug. 17, 2016, and Dec. 31, 2021.
According to the antitrust class action lawsuit, Google monopolized the Android app market, causing almost every Android app to be sold through the Google Play store. Google allegedly used this monopoly to force app developers to use its Google Play billing services and pay hefty service fees.
Google agreed to pay $90 million to resolve the class action lawsuit. Under the terms of the settlement, app developers could receive anywhere from $250 to more than $200,000. One Top Class Actions reader reportedly received payment from this settlement.
The deadline to submit a claim with the settlement was May 30, 2023.
The Google Play antitrust settlement is In re: Google Play Developer Antitrust Litigation, Case No. 3:20- cv-05792-JD, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
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I have files to be included in several lawsuits, and have heard nothing. I checked to website for iKEA and it says the site has been retired. Never heard anything from them, Premier Protein Shake, Purex & Wesson Oil. Some of these I have been waiting for 2+ years. Can someone provide some information on these settlements? I have all of my claim numbers or proof of submission.