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UPDATE: On October 28, 2020, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals issued an en banc ruling that vacated the Godiva Chocolatier FACTA settlement. This means the settlement agreement has been made legally void, and claims will no longer be paid. Top Class Actions will continue to provide updates as we learn more.
Godiva Chocolatier Inc. has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit that alleges the company violated the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act by printing more than the last five digits of credit and debit card numbers on receipts.
If you made a purchase at a Godiva store using a credit or debit card between Apr. 6, 2013 and Nov. 20, 2015, you may be eligible for benefits from the Godiva FACTA class action settlement.
Plaintiff Dr. David S. Muransky filed the FACTA class action lawsuit against Godiva, claiming that the chocolate company willfully violated FACTA by printing point-of-sale credit card and debit card receipts that included more than the last five digits of the card number.
FACTA is a federal law that includes provisions meant to protect consumers from the threat of identity theft. The law includes provisions that prevent merchants from printing certain information on receipts that are issued following a point-of-sale transaction. Under FACTA, merchants cannot include any portion of the expiration date or any numbers other than the last five digits of the payment card number on the receipt.
Godiva denies the allegations and maintains that it didn’t do anything wrong. However, the chocolate company has agreed to settle the FACTA class action lawsuit to avoid the uncertainty and expense of ongoing litigation. Godiva has agreed to pay $6.3 million to end the litigation.
Under the terms of the Godiva FACTA settlement, Class Members who file timely and valid claims are entitled to cash payment. The deadline to exclude yourself from or object to the Godiva class action settlement is Aug. 23, 2016.
Who’s Eligible
Class Members of the Godiva FACTA settlement include all persons in the United States who made a payment with a credit or debit card at a Godiva store located in the United States, and for whom Godiva printed a point-of-sale receipt that displayed more than the last five digits of the credit or debit card between Apr. 6, 2013 and Nov. 20, 2015.
Potential Award
The amount each claimant will receive from the Godiva FACTA settlement will depend on the total number of claims that are filed. It is estimated that each approved claimant will receive a payment of about $235.
Proof of Purchase
N/A. Class Members will be asked to provide their name, physical address and contact information. They must also attest that the information they provide in the Claim Form is true and correct to the best of their knowledge and belief.
Claim Form Deadline
8/23/2016
Case Name
Dr. David S. Muransky v. Godiva Chocolatier Inc., Case No. 0:15-cv-60716-WPD, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Final Hearing
9/21/2016
UPDATE: On September 28, 2016, the court granted the Godiva Chocolatier FACTA settlement final approval. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.
UPDATE: On October 7 and October 25, 2016, appeals to the Godiva settlement were 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: On October 3, 2018, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the final approval of the Godiva Chocolatier FACTA settlement. This means that appeals to the settlement have been resolved. However, it is not known how quickly claims will be paid. Keep checking back and let us know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.
UPDATE: On October 4, 2019, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals granted an appellant petition for a Rehearing En Banc. This means the appeal will be reheard by the all of the Eleven Circuit sitting judges. It is not known at this time how quickly this process will take. Top Class Actions will keep our viewers posted as we learn more.
Settlement Website
www.GodivaFACTASettlement.com
Claims Administrator
Muransky v. Godiva Chocolatier Claims Administrator
P.O. Box 43403
Providence, RI 02940-3403
1-844-830-5222
Class Counsel
SCOTT D. OWENS PA
KEOGH LAW LTD
BRET LUSSKIN PA
Defense Counsel
DYKEMA GOSSETT PLLC
Free FACTA Class Action Lawsuit Investigation
If you made one or more purchases and the retailer provided you with a receipt that contained more than the last five digits of your credit or debit card number or the expiration date, you may be eligible for a free class action lawsuit investigation and to pursue compensation for these FACTA violations.
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139 thoughts onGodiva Chocolatier FACTA Class Action Settlement
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I don’t get it. First it’s settled now they can reappeal? And all 11 circuit judges agreed to rehear it? I’ve spent quite a bit at Godiva every time my family and I went to South FL and Orlando. This seems like just a way for the law firm not to have to pay out what they’ve already agreed to pay. Anybody else have any other thoughts on this matter?
This is the reply I got from the admin
Hello,
This case is under appeal and no checks have been distributed.
Best,
Muransky v. Godiva Chocolatier Claims Administrator
Another post said otherwise. I don’t believe we are going to be getting any money from this.
That is odd as I cannot locate any court documents online to support that claim. All other case updates had documents posted to inform of the status. Something just doesn’t add up.
Did anyone end up getting a check from this? I didn’t and I submitted my paperwork in a timely manner.?
October 2018 …. and nothing !
Honestly, I don’t believe they plan on paying us. Final approval has been since 10/3/2018, more than six months now. “Rachel” from Keough told a flat out lie. Let’s hope we all don’t have to file a class action against that law firm just to be paid!!
Now that it’s June I am thinking about doing just that. No updates, no mail, nothing.
Perhaps filing a complaint with the AG or getting a local news station involved will get their attention. They literally collected millions of dollars and have not paid anyone. Something seems fishy.
Any updates tcpa?
I just spoke to Rachel from Keogh Law who said an opinion was affirmed in our favor on April 22nd and there’s about a 30 day window to see how they’re going to move forward with the checks. hoping this thing is nearing a conclusion soon
It’s been more than 30 days. What’s the hold up?
Did anyone find out anything?
Here’s the # to Keogh law LTD :(312) 726-1092 I’m going to try and find out what’s going on. If I succeed I’ll let everyone know. This is ridiculous!
Thank u Mcop because this is really weird! And look how long it’s been!