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A settlement has been reached that resolves class action allegations that SquareTrade Protection Plans sold on Amazon have “severe coverage limitations.”
SquareTrade Protection Plans are protection plans for various devices. The plans are sold on Amazon as add-on items to a purchase or on their own.
If you purchased a SquareTrade Protection Plan on Amazon between April 20, 2012 and Oct. 8, 2018, you could get a refund of the purchase price and a $10 off coupon from this class action settlement.
Lead plaintiffs accused the makers of SquareTrade Protection Plans of falsely marketing the product. According to the SquareTrade Protection Plan class action lawsuit, customers who purchased the plan on Amazon were not adequately informed of its features.
In particular, customers were not informed of a clause within the terms of service required for purchase of the plans that bound them to arbitration. According to the SquareTrade class action, such clauses violate Iowa state law, as well as federal warranty laws.
The plaintiffs further accused the makers SquareTrade Protection Plans of failing to make these terms easily accessible to those purchasing via Amazon using a mobile device. Access to the term of service details of SquareTrade Protection Plans was difficult, claimed the plaintiffs.
SquareTrade admits no wrongdoing, but has agreed to change how the terms of service are disclosed and modify how claims are processed. In addition, the company has agreed to refund Class Members’ claims that were previously denied and provide coupons worth $10 off SquareTrade products.
Class Members will be automatically opted into the SquareTrade Protection Plan class action settlement.
Class Members who wish to opt out of the class action settlement must do so by May 22, 2019. Class Members who wish to object must do so by June 7, 2019.
Who’s Eligible
Class Members include those who purchased a SquareTrade Protection Plan on Amazon between April 20, 2012 and Oct. 8, 2018.
Potential Award
Refund and $10 coupon.
If your claim was denied because you bought SquareTrade Protection Plan from a retailer other than Amazon, you will receive a refund equal to the amount you paid for the plan.
In addition, Class Members will also receive a $10 off coupon toward the future purchase of a SquareTrade Protection Plan for a mobile phone.
Proof of Purchase
Class Members will be automatically opted into the settlement.
Exclusion/Opt-Out Form
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.
Exclusion/Opt-Out Deadline
05/22/2019 to exclude
06/07/2019 to object
Case Name
Swinton v. SquareTrade Inc., Case No. 4:18-cv-00144-SMR-SBJ, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
Final Hearing
06/21/2019
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Class Counsel:
Harley C. Erbe
ERBE LAW FIRM
2501 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50312
(515) 281-1460
erbelawfirm@aol.com
Steven P. Wandro
WANDRO & ASSOCIATES
2501 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50312
(515) 281-1475
swandro@2501grand.com
Class Counsel
Harley C. Erbe
ERBE LAW FIRM
Steven P. Wandro
WANDRO & ASSOCIATES
Defense Counsel
Douglas A. Winthrop
ARNOLD & PORTER KAYE SCHOLER LLP
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91 thoughts onSquareTrade Protection Plan Class Action Settlement
I received a letter in the mail that told me I had been added. they have done this to me on 3 separate occasions, will I receive a check on all 3 or just one? I had purchased all 3 before I tried collecting on one for my android, then my iPad went belly up and they would not pay on it either.
When should we expect the refund?
I bought a Square Trade Warranty through Target on 12/18/18…it isn’t worth the paper it was printed on…and I’m stuck with a headset with a broken microphone – after I was told that the warranty would cover any problems for 2 years – and they will not help me with the microphone issue…RIP OFF
please add me I have bought 7-8 plans from amazon
Please add me DEVON Hughes. I have had 2 with Amazon
I also have multiple Square Trade Purchases through Amazon. I would like to be added to this case.
Mary Bakaimani.
Please add me. I purchased 3 plans from Amazon
Please add me to this action. I bought mine through Amazon. Thank you.
I bought square trade four time through HSN
I bought Square trade two times through Amazon. Please add me.