Top Class Actions  |  October 3, 2019

Category: Closed Class Actions

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Wells Fargo has agreed to pay nearly $18 million to resolve claims that they called and texted consumers without their consent in violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

The settlement will benefit individuals who received various automated phone call or text message from Wells Fargo despite not being a customer of the bank. More information is available in the “Who’s Eligible” section below.

Beginning in January 2017, six Wells Fargo class action lawsuits were filed against the banking giant. These class actions claimed that Wells Fargo had sent out automated calls and text messages regarding auto loans, credit card accounts, student loans, mortgages, or overdrafts to consumers who were not even customers of the bank.

According to the Wells Fargo class action lawsuits, these communications violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) is a federal law which aims to protect consumers from harassing telemarketing behaviors. Under the TCPA, businesses are not allowed to call or text consumers using an automatic dialing system or prerecorded message unless the individual has provided express written consent.

The Wells Fargo class action lawsuits claimed that the bank violated the TCPA by contacting individuals who had not provided consent.

In July 2019, Wells Fargo agreed to pay $17.85 million to resolve the TCPA claims against them. The bank has not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay this amount in order to bring an end to several TCPA class action lawsuits against them.

The Wells Fargo class action settlement will provide monetary payments to those who file a claim. Exact payouts will depend on the number of valid claims filed by Class Members.

If Class Members wish to receive compensation from the settlement, they need to file a valid claim by Dec. 23, 2019. If Class Members wish to exclude themselves or object to the settlement, they need to do so by Nov. 13, 2019. The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Dec. 10, 2019.

Who’s Eligible

Individuals who received various automated phone calls or text messages from Wells Fargo despite not being a customer of the bank. Consumers qualify for the class action settlement if they were called:

  • between Jan. 20, 2013 and July 10, 2019 for calls placed in connection with automobile loans or fraud alerts on credit cards or deposit accounts;
  • between Sept. 18, 2014 and July 10, 2019 for calls placed in connection with credit card accounts;
  • between Dec. 20, 2015 and July 10, 2019 for calls placed in connection with student loans or overdrafts on deposit accounts;
  • between March 1, 2016 and July 10, 2019 for calls placed in connection with mortgages or home equity loans; or
  • between April 1, 2016 and July 10, 2019 for calls placed in connection with retail installment sale contracts for automobiles.
Potential Award

The exact cash award amount will depend on the number of valid claims filed.

Proof of Purchase

N/A

Claim 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.

Claim Form Deadline

12/23/2019

Case Name

Prather, et al. v. Wells Fargo Bank NA, Case No. 17-cv-00481 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois; and Pieterson, et al. v. Wells Fargo Bank NA, Case No. 17-cv-02306; Hastings, et al. v. Wells Fargo Bank NA, Case No. 17-cv-03633; Barnes, et al. v. Wells Fargo Bank NA, Case No. 18- cv-06520; and Garr, et al. v. Wells Fargo Bank NA, Case No. 18-cv-06997, all in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Final Hearing

12/10/2019

UPDATE: The Wells Fargo Unwanted Calls, Texts Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on December 23, 2019. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.

UPDATE 2: On January 8, 2020, an appeal to the Wells Fargo Unwanted Calls, Texts Class Action Settlement was filed. Claims will not be paid until all appeals are exhausted.  We appreciate your ongoing patience. Top Class Actions will continue to provide updates as we learn more.  

UPDATE 3: On March 18, 2020, the appeal to the Wells Fargo Unwanted Calls, Texts Class Action Settlement was dismissed. It is currently estimated that settlement payments will be issued in May 2020.

UPDATE 4: On May 9, 2020, Top Class Actions viewers started receiving checks worth $436.40 from the Wells Fargo class action settlement. Congratulations to everyone who filed a claim and got PAID.

Settlement Website
Claims Administrator

Wells Fargo TCPA Settlement Administrator
c/o Epiq
P.O. Box 4540
Portland, OR 97208-4540
1-877-848-4101

Class Counsel

Evan M. Meyers
MCGUIRE LAW PC

Jonathan D. Selbin
LIEFF CABRASER HEIMANN & BERNSTEIN LLP

Daniel C. Girard
GIRARD SHARP LLP

Defense Counsel

Rebecca S. Saelao
Mark D. Lonergan
SEVERSON & WERSON

Join a Free TCPA Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

If you were contacted on your cell phone by a company via an unsolicited text message (text spam) or prerecorded voice message (robocall), you may be eligible for compensation under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

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132 thoughts onWells Fargo Unwanted Calls, Texts Class Action Settlement

  1. Gary Marshman says:

    Recieved a check for $41.10 and a 1099 which shows $616.10. Can’t get anybody to talk to about the problem wiht the 1099. Hell the taxes will be more than the original check for $41.10.

  2. Kelly Brown says:

    Never received my final check only the first one that was $17 and a second one $5. It’s now 2022. Where the rest?

  3. Theresa Koryto says:

    For as big as settlement was we did get much money

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