Consumers have recently received checks and other forms of payment from several settlements resolving claims of false advertising, price fixing and more.
TCL TV false advertising class action rebates
TCL agreed to pay $2.9 million to resolve claims that it advertised its TVs with inflated refresh rates in order to deceive consumers.
The settlement benefits consumers who purchased new TCL TVs in California between April 24, 2016, and Dec. 31, 2021, whose TVs included advertisements that doubled their native panel refresh rates.
TCL allegedly inflated the refresh rates on its TV advertisements in order to convince consumers that the electronics were better quality than they were. These false advertisements allegedly caused consumers to overpay for TCL TVs and make purchases they otherwise would not have.
TCL agreed to a $2.9 million settlement to resolve the false advertising class action lawsuit. Our readers report receiving payments of up to $120 from the false advertising class action lawsuit settlement.
In order to receive a settlement payment, consumers had to submit a valid claim form by Oct. 7, 2022.
The TCL TV false advertising class action lawsuit is Julian, et al. v. TTE Technology Inc. d/b/a TCL North America, Case No. 3:20-CV-02857, in the District Court for the Northern District of California.
Keurig recycling false ad settlement checks
Keurig agreed to a $10 million settlement to resolve claims that it misled consumers about its K-Cup products being recyclable.
The settlement benefits consumers who purchased single-serving K-Cups labeled as recyclable between June 9, 2016, and Aug. 8, 2022.
Despite the company’s advertisements, K-Cups allegedly cannot be recycled by most waste management facilities. Plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit claim they were misled by the advertisements that the cups were “recyclable.”
Keurig paid $10 million to resolve the false advertising class action lawsuit. Top Class Actions readers reportedly received prepaid MasterCards and electronic payments of up to $14 from the settlement distribution.
The deadline to file a claim with the settlement was Jan. 9, 2023.
The Keurig recycling false advertising class action lawsuit is Smith v. Keurig Green Mountain Inc., Case No. 4:18-CV-06690-HSG, in the District Court for the Northern District of California.
NYC bail class action rebates — first round
New York City reached a class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims that it delayed releasing individuals from custody — even when their bail had already been paid.
The settlement benefits individuals who were held by the New York City Department of Corrections who were released from custody at least once after their bail was paid but whose release was delayed between Oct. 4, 2014, and Oct. 21, 2022.
Plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit accused New York City of violating their constitutional rights by delaying their release from custody after their bail was paid. Class members say the city used a confusing and perplexing system to over-detain individuals and delay their releases.
New York City agreed to pay an undisclosed sum to resolve the bail delay class action lawsuit. Although the settlement is still accepting claims, some claimants have already received payment from the settlement. Top Class Actions readers report receiving large payments of up to $17,500!
Class members can still file a claim with this settlement until Dec. 12, 2023.
The New York bail class action lawsuit is Jones, et al. v. City of New York, Case No. 17-Civ-7577, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Fairlife Milk cow mistreatment settlement checks
Fairlife agreed to pay $21 million to resolve claims that it lied to consumers about its mistreatment of its dairy cows.
The settlement benefits consumers who purchased Fairlife or Fair Oak Farms milk products (milk, ice cream, butter, yogurt and other dairy products) before April 27, 2022.
According to the false advertising class action lawsuit, Fairlife and its parent company, Coca-Cola, misled consumers by claiming that they treated their dairy cows with “the utmost care” and “extraordinary care and comfort.” In reality, the company allegedly mistreated its cows and committed “horrific animal abuse.”
Fairlife agreed to resolve the false advertising class action lawsuit with a $21 million settlement. Claimants in the case report receiving payment of up to $92 from the settlement.
In order to receive a settlement payment, consumers had to file a claim form by Dec. 27, 2022.
The Fairlife Milk cow mistreatment class action lawsuit is In re: Fairlife Milk Products Marketing and Sales Practices Litigation, MDL No. 2909, Lead Case No. 1:19-cv-03924-RMD-MDW, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Procter & Gamble benzene class action rebates
Procter & Gamble agreed to a $8 million settlement to resolve claims that its aerosolized products, sold under various brands, were contaminated with benzene, a known carcinogen.
The settlement benefits consumers who purchased Secret, Old Spice, Pantene, Waterl<ss, Aussie, Herbal Essences or Hair Food aerosol antiperspirant, deodorant, body spray, dry shampoo or dry conditioner products between Nov. 4, 2015, and Dec. 31, 2021.
Plaintiffs in the case claimed that Procter & Gamble sold numerous aerosol products that were contaminated with benzene, causing consumers to unknowingly expose themselves to a carcinogen. Benzene has been linked to leukemia and other blood disorders.
Procter & Gamble reached a deal to pay $8 million to settle the benzene class action lawsuit. According to our readers, claimants in the settlement received $10.50 each.
The deadline to file a claim with the settlement was Jan. 26, 2023.
The Procter & Gamble benzene contamination class action lawsuit is In re: Procter & Gamble Aerosol Products Marketing & Sales Practices Litigation, Case No. 2:22-MD-03025, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.
Ibex data breach settlement checks (second round)
Ibex paid $2.4 million to resolve claims that it failed to prevent a 2020 data breach that compromised sensitive consumer information.
The settlement benefits individuals who received a data breach notification from Ibex informing them that their information may have been compromised in a data breach between July 27 and Aug. 17, 2020.
According to the data breach class action lawsuit, Ibex could have prevented the 2020 data breach by implementing reasonable cybersecurity measures. Because of Ibex’s alleged failure to do so, third parties stole consumer information.
Ibex agreed to a $2.4 million settlement to resolve the data breach class action lawsuit. Top Class Actions readers have reportedly received a second round of checks, with each claimant receiving $95.
In order to receive payments from the settlement, class members had to submit a valid claim form by March 30, 2023.
The Ibex data breach class action lawsuit is Sanders, et al. v. Ibex Global Solutions Inc., et al., Case No. 1:22-cv-00591-TNM, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Promotional products class action rebates
Several manufacturers of custom promotional products agreed to pay a combined $3.5 million to resolve claims that they conspired to raise and fix the price of customized silicone wristbands and pin buttons.
The settlement benefits consumers who purchased customized silicone wristbands or customized pin buttons from Netbrands, Gennex, Custom Wristbands and/or Zaappaaz during dates between June 1, 2014, and June 23, 2020, depending on the brand.
The custom promo companies allegedly conspired together to raise and fix the price of silicone wristbands and pin buttons. This price-fixing scheme allegedly forced consumers to overpay for these products, causing financial damage.
The defendants in the case agreed to a $3.5 million settlement to resolve the price-fixing class action lawsuit. One of Top Class Actions’ readers reportedly received a check for $546 from this settlement.
The deadline to submit a claim with the settlement was Dec. 13, 2020.
The custom promotional products price-fixing class action lawsuit is Kjessler v. Zaappaaz Inc., et al., Case No. 4:18-cv-0430, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas.
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