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It’s Just Lunch has agreed to a settlement worth up to $60 million to resolve claims that their matchmaking services were overpriced for poor outcomes.
The settlement will benefit consumers who signed a membership contract and joined It’s Just Lunch on or after Oct. 15, 2001 and consumers who joined It’s Just Lunch in New York and paid more than $1,000 for a year’s worth of services.
Plaintiffs in the It’s Just Lunch class action lawsuit claimed that matches made through It’s Just Lunch were not effective because they were not made by matching professionals and failed to take dating preferences into account. Despite this, consumers were allegedly overcharged for the services.
In March 2016, It’s Just Lunch agreed to resolve the class action claims against them. However, instead of giving final approval to the settlement, U.S. District Judge Sidney H. Stein modified the Classes included in the settlement.
The company claimed that a nationwide Class and New York Class couldn’t effectively be used to determine damages. Judge Stein decided not to drop the Classes and instead modified the Classes in the It’s Just Lunch class action settlement to include specific state residents.
Under the revised settlement, consumers will be able to claim a voucher for It’s Just Lunch services worth an estimated value of $450 or a cash payment of at least $14.44. Additionally, consumers who paid more than $1,000 for a year’s worth of services in New York will be able to recover an additional $200 cash payment.
In order to benefit from the settlement, Class Members need to file a valid Claim Form by Dec. 10, 2019. The deadline for exclusion and objection is Nov. 25, 2019. The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Dec. 10, 2019.
Who’s Eligible
New York consumers who signed a membership contract with It’s Just Lunch on or after Oct. 15, 2001 and paid more than $1,000 for a year’s worth of services. All other states have varying earliest qualifying dates, click here for the full list.
Potential Award
A cash payment of at least $14.44 or a voucher for It’s Just Lunch services worth an estimated value of $450.
An additional $200 cash payment is available for eligible New York consumers.
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
12/10/2019
Case Name
Rodriguez, et al. v. It’s Just Lunch, et al., Case No. 1:07-cv-9227, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Final Hearing
12/10/2019
UPDATE: The It’s Just Lunch Matchmaking Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on March 2, 2020. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Rodriguez, et al. v. It’s Just Lunch, et al.
c/o Heffler Claims Group
P.O. Box 58850
Philadelphia, PA 19102-8850
855-486-7348
Class Counsel
John Balestriere
BALESTRIERE FARIELLO
Defense Counsel
Peter T. Shapiro
LEWIS BRISBOIS BISGAARD & SMITH LLP
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30 thoughts onIt’s Just Lunch Matchmaking Class Action Settlement
I have never heard back either. I filed my claim in November 2019, before the deadline and I have a claim number. What is going on with this? This company was a total rip off.
I filed a claim way before the deadline and have a claim number but have not had any further communication about this. Please advise.
I spent 1,200 when I had joined IJL in 2004. In addition there were the fees of buying clothes since most dates were at expensive restaurants along with dinners. However the most expensive date was the night my car which was 2 months from being paid off was totaled by a drunk driver after leaving a restaurant I have never been to nor would go to! I agree they didn’t try to match you but always said, “oh, I have a great guy for you…”
Hi! I payed a $1000 plus other fees for this service. After they set only 1 date (which was not even close to what we dicused about in my personal interview)The person who interviewed me was in New York ,but I found out My matchmaking professional was located in Florida….She never ever meet with any suggested person who she offered me….My states where I live and wish to date is New York…She was denying every person meeting, because she was not even in New York location…..She was living in Florida. After I wanted my money back! They keep offering me new option of dates which I really did not want to continue whit this company…..I never saw any money of mine..
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I registered February, 2020
I called my bank they open investigation but I like to know what is next.
I meant the Shady dating company called Its Just lunch appealed the settlement on April 10, 2020. That’s exactly what they did with the constant shuffle of the matchmakers as well as introducing you to people that are exactly what you said didn’t want. lol.
Can you please share a bit more about this case and the status of It’s Just Lunch currently? I have tried endlessly to receive a refund for full amount after discovering that their pitch is a highly skilled gorilla marketing scam. I offered to settle with them for a 50% refund but they had another “matchmaker” posing as a customer service rep refuse, saying that she promised to get the matches right. This company should be put out of business.