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A class action settlement has been reached between retailers Hollister Co. and Abercrombie & Fitch and a group of consumers who allege they were cheated out of the promotional gift cards issued to them.
As part of their 2009 and 2010 promotions, Hollister and Abercrombie issued $25 promotional gift cards to customers who made a purchase of $75 or more.
The gift cards stated “No expiration date,” yet the companies allegedly voided them on Jan. 30, 2010 by eliminating all remaining credit on the gift cards. As a result, many consumers were unable to use some or all of the credit on the Hollister gift cards.
Plaintiff Vincent Daniels filed a class action lawsuit against the retailers alleging breach of contract for failing to honor the terms of the promotional gift cards.
Under the terms of the settlement, within five business days after the settlement’s effective date, 70 percent of the original remaining value on the promotional gift cards will be restored and the cards will be redeemable at any store of the brand that issued the card.
In the case of Gilly Hicks, gift cards can be used at Hollister stores for six months after the settlement’s effective date.
The settlement also provides that the plaintiffs may apply for incentive payments of up to $5,000 for each plaintiff, subject to court approval.
The defendants have also agreed to pay settlement notice costs in an amount not to exceed $20,000 and $450,000 to plaintiffs’ counsel.
Hollister and Abercrombie deny allegations that they breached contracts with the people who possessed these promotional gift cards and did not use them before they were voided but have opted to settle the case.
Class Members who wish to exclude themselves or object to the terms of the settlement must do so by Feb. 1, 2017.
Who’s Eligible
You are included in the settlement if you “possess, or were issued, promotional gift cards in hard copy issued by Hollister Co., Gilly Hicks, Abercrombie & Fitch, or abercrombie kids that: (a) were distributed to customers who made qualifying purchases of merchandise as part of promotions conducted in 2009 and 2010; (b) contained language stating that the cards do not expire, or words to that effect; and (c) had an unused balance when voided.”
Potential Award
Varies.
The settlement provides that 70 percent of the original remaining value on the promotional gift cards will be restored.
Proof of Purchase
N/A
Claim Form
N/A. Class Members do not have to submit a Claim Form to receive benefits from this class action settlement. Those individuals who wish to object to the settlement must do so by contacting the settlement administrator no later than Feb. 1, 2017.
Exclusion Deadline
2/1/2017
Case Name
Daniels, et al. v Hollister Co. and Abercrombie & Fitch Stores Inc., Case No. OCN-L-2310-12, in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Ocean County, Law Division
Final Hearing
3/3/2017
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
DiTommaso-Lubin, P.C.
17W220 22nd St., Suite 410
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
630-296-7727
Email: info@HollisterClassAction.com
Class Counsel
James Shedden
SHEDDEN LAW
Vincent L. DiTommaso
DITOMMASO LUBIN PC
Defense Counsel
David Cupps
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND SENIOR COUNSEL FOR
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH, HOLLISTER CO. AND ABERCROMBIE & FITCH STORES INC.
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31 thoughts onHollister, Abercrombie & Fitch Promotional Gift Card Settlement
Another victim, however, I must say their legal team was very cunning in getting a settlement that will benefit themselves and their client. I’m pretty sure that law firm will receive the funds we were scammed out of.
I was one of those who got scammed out of this Gift Card in 2009.. I did not keep it after so many years. How do I get my monies worth?
I held on to my kids for a good while after all the closing in my area I changed over pocketbooks and assuming to pitched it out.. I would like to be inculcate as much I have pent in that store crazy amounts
So how are We suppose to get reimbursed??? That’s crazy! I know we argued with Them over our gift cards and Never got reimbursed! Who keeps a voided/ empty gift card that long after being ripped off ??
So what do I need to do to claim my gift card even though I don’t have it after 7 years?Follow this case until their ready to settle.Hollister is brilliant the way they continue to rip people off.
Who keeps an empty gift card that long this is crap still can’t get what is owed to us
Wow! Why not reissue a new gift card for the difference? Who saves used gift cards for so long? The terms of this lawsuit should be reevaluated. Just means Hollister/ AF won’t need to payout to all those who don’t have the gift card in their possession any longer.
I agree.Only a few rare hoarder/packrats would have an unusable giftcard around.It is definitely not an ideal way to settle, for the consumer..Perfect for the company?
Awesome! If you kept an empty gift card for 7 years.
I received a gift card in may 2009.