LG, Black & Decker, other settlement payments on the way

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Top Class Actions viewers received checks for hundreds of dollars from class action settlements paying out.

LG refrigerator settlement payments

Our readers report payments from a $1.5 million class action settlement with LG. Multiple viewers received payments of hundreds of dollars, with one reader receiving a payment of $1,150.

The settlement benefited consumers who purchased various LG refrigerators between Jan. 1, 2014, and Dec. 31, 2017.

According to plaintiffs in the cases, the refrigerators covered in the settlements are equipped with faulty compressors. This allegedly resulted in unstable temperatures that couldn’t properly preserve food and other perishables. Consumers say that they suffered from financial injury as a result of the defective appliances.

Under the terms of the settlement, class members could receive up to $450 without proof of purchase and up to $6,000 with proof of purchase. Payments varied depending on factors such as the number of repairs attempted, out of pocket costs, delayed repairs, property loss, parts and more.

The deadline to file a claim with the settlement was Feb. 5, 2021.

The LG Refrigerator Class Action Lawsuits are Michael Bentley, et al. v. LG Electronics U.S.A. Inc., Case No. 2:19-cv-13554-MCA-MAH, in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey and Sosenko, et al. v. LG Electronics U.S.A. Inc., Case No. 19-cv-00610, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.

Black & Decker settlement rebates

Payments are in the mail from a settlement surrounding drill bits and saw blades from various brands. Our readers received the maximum projected payments of $8!

The settlement benefitted class members who purchased titanium and cobalt drill bits from DEWALT, Craftsman, Irwin, MAC Tools, Bostich or Matco brands and/or titanium saw blades from DEWALT or Lenox brands between April 13, 2015, and Oct. 13, 2021.

Plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit against Stanley Black & Decker claimed the company deceptively marketed its drill bits and saw blades from numerous brands. According to the false advertising class action lawsuit, consumers were duped into overpaying for these products based on false promises.

Stanley Black & Decker agreed to resolve these allegations with a class action settlement. 

The deal provided a 40% refund for covered purchases and allowed for total payments of up to $8 per household.

The deadline to file a claim with the settlement was Jan. 11, 2022.

The Black & Decker False Advertising Class Action Lawsuit is Michael Starke v. Stanley Black & Decker Inc., Case No. C-03-cv-21-001091 in the Circuit Court Of Baltimore County, Maryland.

Windex settlement payments

Our readers report checks from a $1.3 million Windex settlement over toxic ingredients. All of our viewers who received a payment from this settlement reported payments of $5.80.

The settlement benefits consumers who  purchased various Windex products labeled as “non-toxic” between Jan. 1 and July 9, 2019. This includes original Windex and other variations sold at stores such as Walmart and Target.

According to plaintiffs in the case, Windex was incorrectly labeled as “non-toxic.” Despite these marketing promises, the products allegedly contained toxic chemicals that could cause health problems. Consumers claim they wouldn’t have purchased Windex products or would have paid less for the products if they had known they contained toxic ingredients.

S.C. Johnson & Son Inc. agreed to pay $1.3 million to resolve these allegations. 

Under the terms of the settlement, class members could recover up to $1 for each product purchased. Claimants were only allowed to seek payment for 10 items without proof of purchase.

The deadline to file a settlement claim was Oct. 29, 2021.

The Windex Toxic Ingredients Class Action Lawsuit is Clark v. S.C. Johnson & Son Inc., Case No. RG 20067897 in the Superior Court of California of Alameda County.

Method cleaner settlement rebates

Another S.C. Johnson & Son settlement of $2.25 million resulted in further payments for consumers. Our readers report receiving payments of $9.90 per household.

The settlement benefits consumers who purchased Method cleaning products labeled as “non-toxic” between May 14, 2016, and May 13, 2021.

Like in the Windex settlement mentioned above, plaintiffs in this class action lawsuit claim Method cleaners are falsely advertised as “non-toxic” despite containing harmful ingredients. All-purpose cleaners, bathroom cleaner, wood cleaner, dish soap and other products were allegedly promised to be non-toxic, deceiving customers into paying a premium price.

S.C. Johnson & Son agreed to resolve these claims with a $2.25 million class action settlement. 

Under the terms of the deal, class members could collect $1 for each product purchased. Without proof of purchase, consumers could only claim 10 products for a maximum payment of $10.

The deadline to file a claim for these payments was Nov. 1, 2021.

The Method Cleaner Class Action Lawsuit is Donna Connary, et al. v. S.C. Johnson & Son Inc., Case No. RG20061675 in the Superior Court of California, Alameda County.

McCormick Perfect Pinch settlement checks

In a quick turn around following the claim deadline, consumers are receiving payments from a $3 million settlement with McCormick. Our readers report payments of between $5 and $15 in the mail.

The settlement benefits consumers who purchased McCormick spices labeled as “natural” or “all natural” between Jan. 1, 2013, and Sept. 23, 2021. Seasoning mixes and the brand’s “Perfect Pinch” seasonings are included in the settlement.

According to the McCormick false advertising class action lawsuit, the brand’s spices are not “natural” as advertised. Instead, the spices and spice mixes allegedly contain artificial ingredients that would not be considered “natural” by most consumers. Plaintiffs contend they wouldn’t have purchased the products or paid as much as they did if they knew the truth.

McCormick agreed to settle these claims with a $3 million settlement deal. Under the terms of the deal, class members could receive $1 for each product they purchased. Without proof of purchase, class members were limited to maximum payments of $15. 

The deadline to file a claim with the settlement was April 11, 2022.

The McCormick Natural Class Action Lawsuit is Holve, et al. v. McCormick & Co. Inc., Case No. 6:16-cv-06702 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York.

Taste of the Wild/Kirkland settlement rebates 

Payments are in the mail from an $8 million class action settlement with Diamond Pet Foods over Taste of the Wild and Kirkland brand dog food products. Our readers have received payments of $5 — the maximum amount allowed without proof of purchase.

The settlement benefits consumers who purchased various Taste of the Wild and Kirkland wet and dry dog food between March 12 and May 3, 2017. Products may have been purchased online or in store from PetCo, Tractor Supply Co., Chewy, Amazon or other retailers.

Dog owners say that Diamond Pet Foods wrongfully marketed its dog food as “grain free” when lab testing showed the presence of grain in numerous Taste of the Wild and Kirkland food products. According to plaintiffs in the dog food class action lawsuit, consumers pay a premium price for grain free dog food and expect the food to actually be free of grains.

Diamond Pet Foods agreed to resolve these allegations with an $8 million settlement. class members could receive payments of up to $100 with proof of purchase or up to $5 without proof of purchase.

The deadline to file a claim with the settlement was Oct. 4, 2021.

The Diamond Pet Foods Grain Free Class Action Lawsuit is Shaw, et al. v. Schell & Kampeter Inc. d/b/a Diamond Pet Foods, Case No. 2:20-cv-01620-RAJ in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington.

Facebook settlement checks

Readers are receiving payments from a $650 million biometric privacy settlement with Facebook. Viewers report large payments of $397 from the settlement.

The settlement benefits Illinois Facebook users who stored a “face template” with the social media site since June 7, 2011. To be considered an Illinois user, class members must have lived in the state for at least six months.

According to plaintiffs in the Facebook class action lawsuit, the social media giant violated Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) by storing face templates for users. The company allegedly failed to comply with BIPA regulations that require specific disclosures, consent from users and a public retention schedule.

Facebook agreed to pay $650 million to resolve these claims. Under the terms of the settlement, class members could receive a cash payment estimated to be between $200 and $400. Exact payments have been distributed based on the number of claims filed.

In order to benefit from the settlement, Facebook users had to file a claim form by Nov. 23, 2020.

The Facebook BIPA Class Action Lawsuit is In re: Facebook Biometric Information Privacy Litigation, Case No. 3:15-cv-03747-JD in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.

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