Freedom Financial Network telemarketing calls $9.75M class action lawsuit settlement

Update:

• Top Class Actions readers reported this settlement paying out up to $233.55 as of April 2024.
• Congratulations to everyone who filed a claim and got PAID!

A $9.75 million class action lawsuit settlement has been reached with Freedom Financial Network and Freedom Debt Relief over telemarketing calls made using artificial or pre-recorded voices trying to sell the companies’ products, in violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).

The class is made up of anyone who received the telemarketing calls between May 17, 2017, and April 17, 2018, that were placed using an artificial or pre-recorded voice in order to sell Freedom Financial Network or Freedom Debt Relief products.

Additionally, those who received the calls and were already on the National Do Not Call Registry are scheduled to receive additional set amounts.

The companies were accused of placing calls using artificial or pre-recorded voices to potential customers, in violation of the TCPA. The companies also are accused of making calls or sending text messages to telephone numbers on the National Do Not Call Registry without the prior permission of the people contacted. 

Those wondering if they are included in the settlement can use the phone number look-up function on the settlement website.

The companies sell debt-relief assistance and debt-consolidation assistance to customers who have large amounts of debt. 

Lawyers for the class estimate that claimants will receive approximately $60 to $170 for valid claims, but the actual amount depends on how many valid claims are received and how many of those claims include those who are on the National Do Not Call Registry.

The exclusion deadline and the deadline to object are set for Nov. 25, 2023. 

A final fairness hearing in the Freedom Financial Network TCPA class action lawsuit settlement will take place on Feb. 20, 2024.

The deadline for claim forms to be submitted is Nov. 25, 2023.

Who’s Eligible

Those who received telemarketing calls between May 17, 2017, and April 17, 2018, that were placed using an artificial or pre-recorded voice in order to sell Freedom Financial Network or Freedom Debt Relief products are included.

Potential Award

$60-$170 (estimated)

Proof of Purchase

Claimant must provide the phone number or numbers at which they received the calls. Potential claimants may check their number’s eligibility with the phone number look-up tool on the settlement website.

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

11/25/2023

Case Name

Daniel Berman, et al. v. Freedom Financial Network LLC, et al., Case No. 4:18-cv-01060 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.

Final Hearing

02/20/2024

Settlement Website

BermanTCPASettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Berman TCPA Settlement, c/o A.B. Data Ltd.
PO Box. 173036
Milwaukee, WI 53217
info@bermantcpasettlement.com
800-329-4562

Class Counsel

Beth E Terrell
Jennifer Rust Murray
TERRANCE MARSHALL LAW GROUP PLLC

Edward E Broderick
BRODERICK LAW PC

Matthew P McCue
THE LAW OFFICE OF MATTHEW P. MCCUE

Anthony I Paronich
PARONICH LAW PC

Defense Counsel

Jay T Ramsey
SHEPPARD MULLIN RICHTER AND HAMPTON LLP