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Fingerhut has agreed to pay $5.25 million to resolve claims that it violated federal law by sending unsolicited text messages to consumers.
The settlement includes all persons who were sent a text message from or on behalf of Fingerhut where the number was coded by Fingerhut as a “wrong party” on an outbound call between March 14, 2012 and Oct. 15, 2018.
Plaintiff Elizabeth Busch filed her class action lawsuit against Fingerhut in March 2016, claiming that the company sent unlawful text messages to consumers. Busch claims that Fingerhut locates new numbers through skip tracing methods or through number trapping.
Busch claimed that the text messages from Fingerhut violated the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The TCPA protects consumers from harassing telemarketing practices including unsolicited calls, text messages, and faxes.
Fingerhut has agreed to pay $5.25 million to resolve claims against them. Although the company chose to resolve the claims, they do not admit any wrongdoing or liability through the settlement.
There isn’t an estimate for how much the settlement payments will be. Each Class Member will receive an equal share of the net settlement fund after the deduction of fees and costs, so the amount will depend on how many claims are filed.
Class Members need to file a valid claim by Aug. 29, 2019 if they wish to receive payment from the settlement.
The deadline for exclusion and objection is July 30, 2019. The final approval hearing is scheduled for Oct. 8, 2019.
Who’s Eligible
All persons who were sent a text message from or on behalf of Fingerhut where the number was coded by Fingerhut as a “wrong party” on an outbound call between March 14, 2012 and Oct. 15, 2018.
Potential Award
Each Class Member will receive an equal share of the settlement fund.
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
8/29/2019
Case Name
Busch v. Bluestem Brands Inc., Case No. 0:16-cv-00644-WMW-HB, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
Final Hearing
10/8/2019
UPDATE: The Fingerhut, Gettington Texts Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on October 11, 2019. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.
UPDATE 2: On Nov. 16, 2019, Top Class Actions viewers started receiving checks in the mail worth $28.53 from the Fingerhut settlement. Congratulations to everyone who filed a valid claim and got PAID!
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Busch v. Bluestem Brands Text Settlement
c/o Claims Administrator
P.O. Box 58699
1500 John F Kennedy Blvd, Suite C31
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Questions@BluestemTextSettlement.com
1-855-250-2625
Class Counsel
Ronald A. Marron
Alexis M. Wood
Kas L. Gallucci
THE LAW OFFICES OF RONALD A. MARRON
Thomas J. Lyons Jr.
CONSUMER JUSTICE CENTER PA
Defense Counsel
Erin L. Hoffman
Nate Brennaman
FAEGRE BAKER DANIELS LLP
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50 thoughts onFingerhut, Gettington Texts Class Action Settlement
I received letter that says I closed is my settlement payment as a class member in the class action lawsuit Elizabeth Busch v. Bluestem brands inc., case no. 16-cv-00644-wow-Hb. My pro rata share was calculated to be $87.73. This is confusing because I didn’t receive the “settlement check”. Only the pro rata share. How can I find out where or when I get or was sent the “settlement check” ?
You should contact the settlement administrator with your questions: https://www.bluestemtextsettlement.com/contact-us.php
81.73 today December 17th from Fingerhut and Gettington
Busch vs bluestream checks are coming out they say $81
The people who got $28 checks are from the Williams vs bluestream
$81.73 check received on 12/16/19 for Busch v Bluestem
I need to know what bank this is on because I am having a hard time cashing it can you send a bank card to me please I can us the money because I cam.disabel
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Thank you received 28.53 yesterday in cali.
Received check for $28.53 today
Received check for $28.53 in Chicago
Check for $28.53
Getting something in informed delivery today from them… we will see what it is.
getting a claim notice today. check maybe attached.
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