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It’s Just Lunch has agreed to pay $60 million in date vouchers and $4.75 million in cash to settle claims that the popular matchmaking service overcharged customers while ignoring their dating preferences.
In addition, the company plans to edit the terms of its contracts in order to honor customer-specified dating preferences.
The class action lawsuit alleged that dating matches were not made by professionals but rather employees with no background or training in offering matchmaking services to clients.
According to the settlement, a New York subclass has also been approved over allegations that state law prohibits dating services from requiring payments in excess of $1,000.
It’s Just Lunch denied these allegations but agreed to the settlement to avoid the cost of further litigation.
UPDATE: On Aug. 6, 2018, a federal judgemodified the Classes in a It’s Just Lunch class action settlement, refining eligible Class Members to those who reside in certain states.
UPDATE 2: November 2019, a revised It’s Just Lunch matchmaking class action settlement is now open. Click here to file a claim.
Who’s Eligible
The It’s Just Lunch class action settlement is open to all U.S. Class Members who joined It’s Just Lunch dating service on or after Oct. 15, 2001 (and did not receive a refund of their payments).
The settlement is also open to all New York residents who signed a membership contract with It’s Just Lunch on or after Oct. 15, 2001 and who paid more than $1,000 for a year’s worth of services at the time of initial contracting (and did not receive a refund of their payments).
Potential Award
Date Voucher (Valued at $450)
It’s Just Lunch Class Members will receive a voucher for one or two dates (depending on their location). Vouchers are transferable to a non-Class Member for no payment of any kind as long as the transferee is a member of It’s Just Lunch or purchases a new IJL membership.
New York Class Members will also receive a $100 payment in addition to the date voucher.
Proof of Purchase
N/A
Class Members do not have to submit a proof of purchase but they must file a Claim Form no later than June 25, 2016.
Claim Form
Claim Form Deadline
06/25/2016
Case Name
Rodriguez, et al. v. It’s Just Lunch International, et al., Case No.1:07-cv-099227, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Final Hearing
04/26/2016
Settlement Website
www.IJLClassAction.com
Claims Administrator
Rodriguez, et al. v. It’s Just Lunch, et al.
c/o Heffler Claims Group LLC
P.O. Box 60072
Philadelphia, PA 19102-0072
844-245-3771
Class Counsel
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Stefan Savic
Jon Norinsberg
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John J. Doody
Bari Robyn Klein
Brian Pete
Peter T. Shapiro
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17 thoughts onIt’s Just Lunch Matchmaking Class Action Settlement
They are violating the terms of settlement.
It’s just lunch sent me a photo of a man wearing a wedding ring I emailed the person supposed to be my matchmaker and that was totally epic failure it’s just a ring that’s what he says it means more than that to me I told him I don’t want no part of them and then they said well give us a try Andrea wanted to do face-to-face interview and that i don’t you have an iPhone I said no and because I don’t have an iPhone or Skype she doesn’t want to do it or wants to reschedule I told them I just want my money back well it’s been over three days your not getting a refund. well I just want my money back I’m at when I’m nobody’s date I just want my money back call my credit card company company to dispute it and they said contact them. This makes me sick how they can pray over people that’s just trying to find you know someone to be happy with and the person Faith was great at what she does and talking and getting people into doing this leap and when she passed the Baton that’s when the Baton fell and it’s just epic the whole thing is been epic failure.
I am unfortunately been swindled as well.
No dates
No call back
Treated with disrespect when I sp am to a person on the phone.
I am stunned and shocked that this company still exists!
I have emailed council with no response
Can you advise what else I can to possibly get some refund?
We offer a submission form on our website for you to fill out if you are seeking class action legal help. Attorneys will then review your submission to determine if you have a case. If they feel you qualify, they will contact you directly.
Me too!!! What can be done about this
I am so sorry I joined it’s just lunch! I paid $2800 a month ago and I haven’t even gone on one date yet! No one returns phone calls or emails. And if they DO return your email, it is a form or template email. It is like pulling teeth trying to find out how this Service works! There is nothing personal about it whatsoever despite what is printed in it’s advertisement. I am sick to my stomach over this and I want my money back. Can I go about doing that?
You can try contacting class counsel with your questions about your situation. Counsel is listed in the article and can be Googled for contact information.
MN office is run by a bunch of liers and thieves!
Has a lawsuit been filed in Minnesota?
did a payout get mailed?
I live in Canada and would like to sue for my money back can anyone help me?
Unfortunately, at this time we only work with attorneys licensed to practice in the U.S. We wish you the best of luck in your pursuit of justice!
I am from Ohio. I paid it’s just lunch 2500.00 for their dating service. They followed through with 1 date and that was like pulling teeth. They had no regard for my preferences. What can I do. I paid for their service in late 2016. Please help!
You can try contacting class counsel with your questions. Counsel is listed in this article and can be Googled for contact information.
Hi Evelyn – I am experiencing and issue with IJL in Toronto and am trying to find others. If you would like to connect please reply and we can find each other on social media.
I would be interested in sharing issues experienced with IJL in Toronto!
When will checks be mail out any update