Top Class Actions readers are receiving settlement payouts from six class action settlements resolving claims of price fixing, false advertising, data breaches and more.
Novartis, Par Exforge price-fixing settlement checks
Top Class Actions readers report payments from a $30 million class action lawsuit settlement resolving claims that Novartis and Par conspired to raise and fix the price of Exforge, a blood pressure medication.
Payments were available for anyone who purchased or paid for brand name or generic Exforge medications between Sept. 21, 2012, and June 30, 2018, in the District of Columbia, Arizona, California, Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia or Wisconsin.
According to the antitrust class action lawsuit, Novartis conspired with Par to delay the launches of their competing generic Exforge medications to prolong their exclusive profits. This scheme allegedly caused patients and payers to pay a higher price for Exforge and its generic alternatives than they would have in a competitive market.
Novartis agreed to resolve the antitrust class action lawsuit with a $30 million settlement. Under the terms of the settlement, consumers and payers could receive a cash payment based on the amount they spent on Exforge during the class period. Top Class Actions readers have reportedly received payments of up to $8,201.99 from this class action lawsuit settlement.
To receive a settlement payment, purchasers and payers had to submit a valid claim form by Aug. 18, 2023.
The Exforge price-fixing class action lawsuit is In re: Novartis and Par Antitrust Litigation, Case No. 1:18-cv-04361, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Smashburger false advertising class action rebates
Readers have reportedly started to receive payouts from a $5.5 million false advertising class action lawsuit settlement with Smashburger over its “double the beef” claims.
The settlement benefits Smashburger customers who purchased Triple Double hamburgers, Bacon Triple Double hamburgers, French Onion Triple Double hamburgers and/or Pub Triple Double hamburgers between July 1, 2017, and May 31, 2019.
Plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit claim Smashburger falsely marketed its Triple Double burgers as containing “double the beef” of a single burger and tricked consumers into believing these claims. In reality, the burgers allegedly contained the same amount of meat as a single burger split over two patties.
Smashburger agreed to pay $5.5 million to resolve the false advertising class action lawsuit. Consumers could recover vouchers or a cash payment based on the amount they spent on the products and if they had proof of purchase. Top Class Actions readers reportedly received payments of $5.51 from this false advertising settlement.
The deadline to submit a claim with the settlement was Jan.17, 2023.
The Smashburger false ad class action lawsuit is Re: Smashburger IP Holder LLC, et al., Case No. 2:19-CV-00993-JAK-(JEMx), in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
Red Robin Stella serving size settlement checks
Readers report receiving payouts from a $450,000 class action lawsuit settlement resolving allegations that Red Robin overstated the serving size of its Stella Artois special chalices.
Payments were available for consumers who purchased a “small” size Stella Artois beer from a Red Robin Gourmet Burger and Brews that was served in a Stella Artois chalice between June 25, 2017, and July 21, 2022.
According to the class action lawsuit, Red Robin charged consumers for a “small” size Stella Artois beer but served less than the full amount when they used Stella Artois chalices. Consumers say they overpaid for these beers due to the limited serving size.
Red Robin agreed to pay $450,000 to resolve the class action lawsuit. Under the terms of the settlement, consumers could receive a cash payment based on the number of beers they purchased during the class period. Top Class Actions readers have reportedly received payments of $0.50 from this settlement.
To receive a settlement payment, consumers had to submit a valid claim form by Dec. 23, 2022.
The Red Robin false ad class action lawsuit is Bruun v. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc., Case No. A-20-814178-C, in the District Court for Clark County, Nevada.
Dole fruit bowls false ad class action rebates
Top Class Actions readers received payouts from a $4.3 million false advertising settlement with Dole resolving claims that it misrepresented its fruit cups as containing “100% juice.”
The settlement benefits shoppers who purchased Dole Cherry Mixed Fruit, Diced Apples, Diced Pears, Diced/Chunk Mango, Papaya Mango, Peach Mango, Mandarin Oranges, Pineapple Tidbits/Slices/Chunks/Crushed, Mixed Fruit, Pineapple Paradise, Red Grapefruit Sunrise, Melon Medley, Tropical Fruit or Diced/Sliced Peaches labeled “in 100% juice” or “in 100% fruit juice” between Jan. 12, 2017, and June 27, 2023.
Consumers claimed Dole falsely advertised its fruit cups as containing “100% fruit juice.” In reality, the fruit cups allegedly contained trace amounts of non-juice ingredients such as ascorbic acid and citric acid.
Dole agreed to pay $4.3 million to resolve the false advertising class action lawsuit. Under the terms of the settlement, claimants could receive a refund of up to $9 without proof of purchase. Top Class Actions readers reportedly received electronic payments and prepaid cards worth $9 from this settlement.
The deadline to file a claim with the settlement was Sept. 25, 2023.
The Dole false advertising class action lawsuit is Jackson v. Dole Packaged Foods LLC, Case No. 22-LA0022, in the Circuit Court for the 20th Judicial Circuit in St. Clair County, Illinois.
Build-A-Bear TCPA settlement checks
Top Class Actions readers report receiving payments from a $4.1 million class action lawsuit settlement which resolved claims that Build-A-Bear sent unsolicited texts to consumers.
The settlement benefits individuals who received two or more marketing text messages from Build-A-Bear Workshop within a 12-month period between Sept. 24, 2017, and March 28, 2023, after revoking consent to receive such messages.
According to the class action lawsuit, Build-A-Bear Workshop contacted consumers with unsolicited telemarketing texts and failed to stop sending these texts even when consumers asked them to. Plaintiffs in the case claim that these text messages violated the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
Build-A-Bear agreed to pay $4.1 million to resolve the class action lawsuit. Under the settlement terms, claimants could receive an equal share of the net settlement fund. Top Class Actions readers have reportedly received payments of $565 from the settlement.
To receive a settlement payment, consumers had to submit a valid claim form by July 7, 2023.
The Build-A-Bear TCPA class action lawsuit is Ruby, et al. v. Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc., Case No. 4:21-CV-01152-JAR, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri.
UKG Kronos data breach class action rebates
Top Class Actions readers have received payments from a $6 million class action lawsuit settlement resolving claims that UKG failed to prevent a 2021 data breach of its Kronos private cloud.
The settlement benefits current and former employees or contractors of UKG customers whose data was stored in the Kronos private cloud during the December 2021 data breach.
Plaintiffs claim UKG could have prevented a 2021 data breach by implementing reasonable cybersecurity measures. As a result of UKG’s failure to implement these protections, hackers allegedly gained access to sensitive employee information stored on the Kronos private cloud.
UKG agreed to pay $6 million to resolve the class action lawsuit. Under the terms of the settlement, employees could receive a cash payment based on the data breach-related damages they experienced. Top Class Actions readers reportedly received payments of up to $760.81 from this settlement.
The deadline to submit a claim with the settlement was Oct. 3, 2023.
The UKG Kronos cloud data breach class action lawsuit is In re: UKG Inc. Cybersecurity Litigation, Case No. 3:22-cv-00346-SI, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
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