Michigan Rolling Stone, US Weekly, Men’s Journal Subscription Settlement

Wenner Media LLC has agreed to pay $1.1 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing it of violating Michigan law by disclosing the magazine subscribers’ information.

Michigan residents who subscribed to Rolling Stone, US Weekly or Men’s Journal in 2010 or 2011, may be entitled to benefits from the magazine subscription class action settlement.

Plaintiffs Kyle Sullivan and Jeanne Sloan, both of whom subscribed to Rolling Stone magazine, claim that Wenner violated Michigan’s Video Rental Privacy Act by disclosing the personal information of magazine subscribers.

“After consumers subscribe to Defendant’s publications, Defendant violates their privacy by selling its customers’ personal information, including, but not limited to, their name, address and subscription history, to anyone willing to buy that information,” the plaintiffs allege in the Rolling Stone subscription class action lawsuit.

The plaintiffs claim that Wenner’s data practices violate its customers’ privacy rights and expectations. They say they never consented to the disclosure or sale of their personal information. Further, they allege that they did not receive adequate notice from Wenner about the disclosure or sale of subscribers’ personal information.

Wenner denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle the magazine subscription class action lawsuit to avoid the burden and expense of ongoing litigation. The magazine publisher will pay $1.1 million to resolve the litigation.

The Rolling Stone magazine subscription class action settlement was preliminarily approved on Dec. 19, 2017.

Class Members who would like to opt out of or object to the Wenner magazine subscription settlement must do so no later than March 5, 2018.

Who’s Eligible

Class Members of the Wenner magazine subscription settlement include anyone with a Michigan street address who received a subscription to Rolling Stone, US Weekly, or Men’s Journal and were subscribers between Jan. 1, 2010 and Dec. 31, 2011.

Potential Award

Varies, depending on whether the Class Member is an indirect subscriber (their magazine subscriptions were obtained from third-party subscription agents) or a direct subscriber of Rolling Stone, US Weekly or Men’s Journal.

Indirect subscribers who submit timely and valid claims are entitled to a free six-month subscription voucher for Rolling Stone magazine.

Direct subscribers may choose to receive one of the following benefits:

• A free one-year subscription voucher for Rolling Stone magazine or
• A cash payment of up to $10.

Proof of Purchase

Claimants are asked to provide the List ID from the postcard notice that was mailed.

Claim Form

CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

3/5/2018

Case Name

Kyle Sullivan and Jeanne Sloan v. Wenner Media LLC, Case No. 1:16-cv-00960, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan

Final Hearing

4/26/2018

Settlement Website

www.MagazineSubscriptionSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Magazine Subscription Settlement
c/o JND Legal Administration
P.O. Box 91345
Seattle, WA 98111
info@MagazineSubscriptionSettlement.com

Class Counsel

Gary F. Lynch
CARLSON LYNCH SWEET KILPELA & CARPENTER LLP

Daniel O. Myers
THE LAW OFFICE OF DANIEL O. MYERS

Defense Counsel

Sharon L. Schneier
Kenneth E. Payson
DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE LLP