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J.C. Penney agreed to pay $50 million to settle accusations that the department store chain engaged in a “false advertising” scheme.
Plaintiff Cynthia Spann filed the fake sale class action lawsuit after allegedly purchasing three blouses that were marked with an “original” price of $30, on sale for $17.99 each. Spann says she discovered later that those same shirts were not priced above $17.99 in the three months prior to her purchase, in violation of California state law.
J.C. Penney tried to get the class action lawsuit dismissed but was denied that request by U.S. District Judge Fernando Olguin who agreed with the plaintiff that it was possible that reasonable consumers would not have made the purchases they did, had they known the price-comparisons were fake.
J.C. Penney has not admitted to doing anything wrong but agreed to settle to avoid the cost of further litigation.
Who’s Eligible
J.C. Penney class action settlement Class Members include all individuals who while in the State of California purchased one or more private or exclusive branded items of apparel or accessories advertised at a discount of at least 30 percent off the “original” or “regular” price between Nov. 5, 2010 and Jan. 31, 2012 or Jan. 1, 2013 and Dec. 31, 2014.
Potential Award
Varies.
The J.C. Penney settlement fund will be divided up between Class Members based on the amount of purchases made within the Class Period. Class Members will have the option of choosing either a cash payment or a J.C. Penney store credit.
Proof of Purchase
N/A
Eligible Class Members do not have to submit a proof of purchase but they will have to file a Claim Form no later than June 30, 2016.
Claim Form
Claim Form Deadline
06/30/2016
Case Name
Cynthia E. Spann v. J.C. Penney Co. Inc. et al., Case No. 8:12-cv-00215, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Final Hearing
08/25/2016
UPDATE: On September 30, 2016, the court granted the J.C. Penney Fake Sale settlement final approval.
UPDATE 2: On October 7, 2016, an appeal to the J.C. Penney Fake Sale settlement was filed. Claims will not be paid until all appeals are resolved. Top Class Actions will continue to provide updates as we learn more.
UPDATE 3: On November 7, 2016, the single appeal filed was dismissed. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.
UPDATE 4: Top Class Actions viewers who submitted timely and valid claims for the J.C. Penney class action settlement began receiving store vouchers ranging between $87.50 to more than $600! Congratulations to everyone who got PAID!
Settlement Website
www.JCPenneySettlement.com
Claims Administrator
Spann v. JCPenney Corporation, Inc.
c/o Heffler Claims Group
P.O. Box 509
Philadelphia, PA 19105-0509
855-731-7497
Class Counsel
Matthew J. Zevin
STANLEY LAW GROUP
Derek J. Emge of
THE EMGE FIRM, LLP
Defense Counsel
Moe Keshavarzi
John Landry
Heather L. Plocky of
SHEPPARD MULLIN RICHTNER & HAMPTON LLP
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270 thoughts onJ.C. Penney Fake Sale Class Action Lawsuit Settlement
Check today in Houston 87.50
Rec’d check for 87.50 01/12/17 yesterday in Chicago.
I hope that people still waiting on checks have proof that they were mailed.
I actually emailed them and they responded saying they received my claim. This was in July. I emailed them yesterday but no response yet.
that’s good. what i meant by my comment is that i hope people still waiting for checks have proof that they mailed the claim form. I know you picked up on it but others may not. Hopefully you get your check soon
In central ca
Hi Sarah….in central ca to and no check, emailed today to see whats up.
You can call them …I did , they will let you know how much your check is for and when it was mailed out:)
Maria did you get your ck already
I got mine today Sarah hopefully ur next
Sarah …yes I did receive te check
What number did you call?
Thank You
The number at the top of this …claims administrator
Sarah i got mine today. Spent 600 and got $87.50 I’m really curious how the point system worked
I know I’m starting to get upset
I’ll be more upset if I get a check for $87 after spending 600.
Is there any one out there that has not gotten ck yet but me?
I haven’t yet…northern CA
Your not the only one and I’m in North Cal, I even emailed Heffler Claims Group but I haven’t heard anything.
I haven’t received anything I’m in Georgia spent over 1500.00 My sister spent 600 got an email voucher for 87.50
Got check today for 87.87.50 Jan.12.2017.
I opted for store credit. Does anyone know if Sephora is considered JC Penney?
yes you can use the vouchers at a sephora inside jcpenney
Still no ck in mail today.
What site do you go to find out how much you spent?