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Top Class Actions readers are receiving more settlement checks from class action lawsuits and other cases this month, resolving claims of defective products, discrimination and more.
Coppertone sunscreen settlement checks
Readers report receiving checks from a $2.3 million class action lawsuit settlement with Coppertone resolving claims that certain spray sunscreens contain a carcinogen.
The settlement benefits consumers who purchased certain Coppertone spray sunscreen products before Aug. 2, 2022.
The class action lawsuit claims Coppertone sunscreen sprays contain benzene — a known human carcinogen. Benzene has been linked to leukemia and other health concerns. Plaintiffs in the case say Beiersdorf and Bayer should have tested their products for carcinogens.
Beiersdorf and Bayer agreed to pay $2.3 million to resolve the sunscreen class action lawsuit. Under the terms of the settlement, consumers could receive a full refund for the sunscreen they purchased. Top Class Actions readers report receiving payments of up to $6.61 from the settlement.
The Coppertone benzene class action lawsuit is Bangoura v. Beiersdorf Inc., et al., Case No. 1:22-cv-00291-BMC, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
Takata airbags class action rebates
Top Class Actions readers have reportedly started to receive settlement checks from a Takata airbag class action lawsuit.
The settlement benefits owners and lessees of certain BMW, Mazda, Subaru and Toyota vehicles equipped with Takata vehicles as of June 9, 2017, who sold or returned the vehicles between April 11, 2013, and June 9, 2017.
According to the class action lawsuit, automotive companies equipped their vehicles with defective Takata airbags that could explode when deployed — injuring drivers and passengers. These airbags allegedly caused at least 10 deaths and over 100 injuries worldwide.
The automotive companies haven’t admitted wrongdoing but agreed to resolve the Takata class action lawsuits with a settlement. Under the terms of the settlement, vehicle owners and lessees could receive a cash payment. Readers report receiving payments of up to $181 from the settlement.
The Takata air bag class action MDL is In re: Takata Airbag Products Liability Litigation, Case No. 1:15-md-02599-FAM, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Global Tel Link settlement checks
Readers have started to receive checks from a $67 million class action settlement with Global Tel Link to resolve illegally retained funds from inactive accounts.
The settlement benefits individuals who had a positive balance in a prepaid GTL account that was reduced to a zero balance after up to 180 days of account inactivity between April 3, 2011, and Oct. 6, 2021.
Global Tel Link, a national inmate communication company, allegedly retained positive balances from inactive accounts. According to a class action lawsuit, Global Tel Link should have returned these funds to consumers.
Global Tel Link agreed to resolve the class action lawsuit with a $67 million settlement. Under the terms of the settlement, consumers could receive a 100% refund of the retained funds. One Top Class Actions reader reports receiving a check for $11.54 from the settlement.
The Global Tel Link class action lawsuit is Benson Githieya, et al. v Global Tel Link Corp., Case No. 1:15-CV-00986-AT, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.
Experian residential info class action rebates
Top Class Actions readers report receiving payments from a $22.45 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit claiming Experian violated incorrectly reported residential information.
The settlement benefits consumers for whom Experian sent a consumer report to a third party since Sept. 27, 2017, where the report contained an inaccurate Fraud Shield Indicator indicating the consumer’s address was either high risk or non-residential. The settlement also benefits consumers affected by Experian’s Fraud Shield Indicators who contacted Experian between July 1, 2018, and July 31, 2021, to inquire about or dispute a non-residential or high-risk address indicator.
According to the class action lawsuit, Experian incorrectly reported residential information as “high risk” or non-residential on consumer reports. This false reporting allegedly denied consumers credit opportunities such as mortgage modifications.
Experian agreed to pay $22.45 million to resolve the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) class action lawsuit. Under the terms of the settlement, consumers were expected to receive between $300 and $900. Readers have reportedly started to receive payments from this settlement, with one reader receiving a check for $178.
The Experian class action lawsuit is Hill-Green, et al. v. Experian Information Solutions Inc., Case No. 3:19-CV-708, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Suboxone FTC settlement checks
Readers have reportedly started to receive payments from a $500,000 FTC settlement resolving claims that Suboxone was falsely advertised.
The settlement benefits consumers who were prescribed Suboxone oral film between March 1, 2013, and Feb. 28, 2019.
The FTC claimed that Suboxone was falsely advertised as safer than other competitor options. In addition, the agency claimed that Reckitt Benckiser and Indivior conspired to increase Suboxone profits through an antitrust scheme.
In May 2021, the FTC distributed over $59 million in connection with this lawsuit. The agency planned to distribute the remaining $500,000 from the settlement between eligible consumers who filed a valid claim. Top Class Actions readers report receiving FTC settlement checks in the mail in connection with the Suboxone claims.
The Suboxone FTC Lawsuits are Federal Trade Commission v. Indivior, Case No. 20-cv-00036, and Federal Trade Commission v. Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC, Case No 1:19-CV-00028, both in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
Barlean’s organic oil class action rebates
Top Class Actions readers report receiving payments from a $1.6 million Barlean’s oil settlement resolving false-advertising claims.
The settlement benefits individuals who purchased various sizes of Barlean’s Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, Barlean’s Organic Culinary Coconut Oil and/or Barlean’s Organic Butter Flavored Coconut Oil between Jan. 24, 2015, and Nov. 10, 2022.
Plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit accused Barlean’s Organic Oil of misrepresenting its coconut oil products as “healthy.” In reality, these products allegedly contain high levels of saturated fats which are linked to significant health risks.
Barlean’s Organic Oil agreed to pay $1.6 million to resolve the false advertising class action lawsuit. Under the terms of the settlement, consumers could receive between $3 and $7 per product depending on the product purchased and if they could provide proof of purchase. Readers report receiving PayPal payments of up to $3.83 from the settlement.
The Barlean’s oil class action lawsuit is Testone, et al. v. Barlean’s Organic Oil LLC, Case No. 3:19-CV-00169-RBM-BGS, in the U.S. District Court of Southern California.
Intuit TurboTax settlement checks
Readers report receiving checks from a $141 million FTC settlement with Intuit over unlawful charges to consumers who should have been able to file free.
The settlement benefits consumers who paid to file their federal tax returns through Intuit TurboTax for the 2016, 2017 and/or 2018 tax years, but who should have been allowed to file their taxes for free through the IRS’ Free File Program.
According to the FTC, consumers were unlawfully charged to file their federal tax returns when TurboTax should have allowed them to file for free under the IRS’ Free File Program. These charges allegedly violated Intuit’s misleading “free” marketing claims.
The FTC and attorneys general from each state reached a $141 million settlement with Intuit over these allegations. Each eligible consumer was estimated to receive between $29 and $30 from the settlement. Top Class Actions readers say they have started to receive checks from this settlement for $29.30.
MVP Gold Standard discrimination class action rebates
Top Class Actions readers are reportedly receiving their first of two settlement checks from a $3.4 million settlement over MVP Staffing and Gold Standard Baking discrimination.
The settlement benefits Black individuals who sought work assignments at Gold Standard Baking through MVP Staffing but who were not assigned to an available position at this location between Feb. 27, 2011, and Dec. 31, 2014.
Plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit claim MVP Staffing discriminated against African American workers who sought placements at Gold Standard Baking and Vee Pak. This discrimination allegedly violated federal laws.
Gold Standard Baking and MVP agreed to pay $3.4 million to resolve the discrimination class action lawsuit. Under the terms of the settlement, workers were eligible to receive up to $5,000 — though payments could have been reduced based on the number of claims filed. One Top Class Actions reader reports email confirmation that an initial check mailing occurred in May with another scheduled for September.
The MVP Gold Standard class action lawsuits are Zollicoffer, et al. v. Gold Standard Baking Inc., et al., Case No. 1:13-cv-01524, and Eagle, et al. v. Vee Pak Inc., et al., Case No. 12-cv-09672, both in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
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