Kohl’s Fake Sale Class Action Settlement

Kohl’s has agreed to pay $6.15 million to settle allegations that the retailer invented “original” prices for sale items as a way to deceive customers into thinking they were getting a steep discount.

The Kohl’s class action settlement was granted initial approval last month after U.S. District Judge R. Gary Klausner found the terms of the deal to be “fair and reasonable.”

According to court documents, Kohl’s will send all customers, who file a valid and timely Claim Form, an equal portion of the settlement fund on a store gift card.

In addition, Kohl’s has also agreed to “enhance and expand programs designed to promote legal compliance including enhanced pricing compliance computer systems and pricing compliance training for employees in the relevant buying office.”

Lead plaintiff Steven Russell filed the Kohl’s class action lawsuit last June after claiming to have made purchases on at least 15 different Kohl’s shopping trips.

Russell alleged that the merchandise he bought was not sold at the “original” price within the three months prior to purchase, which he said was in violation of California law.

Kohl’s denies that it used “fake sale” price comparison, or any other wrongdoings, but agreed to settle to avoid the cost of further litigation.

Those individuals who want to object or be excluded from the Kohl’s settlement must do so by Aug. 9, 2016.

Who’s Eligible

The Kohl’s class action settlement includes all Class Members who, while in the State of California between June 11, 2011 and April 11, 2016, bought one or more items from Kohl’s that was marked at a discount of at least 30 percent off of the “original” or “regular” price.

Potential Award

Kohl’s Gift Card.

Class Members who file a Claim Form will receive a Kohl’s Gift Card with a portion of the $6.15 million Settlement Fund, after Court expenses are paid.

Proof of Purchase

N/A.

While a proof of purchase is not required, Class Members must file a Claim Form to benefit from this settlement.

Claim Form

CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »

Claim Form Deadline

08/09/2016

Case Name

Russell v. Kohl’s Department Stores Inc., et al., Case No. 5:15-cv-01143, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Final Hearing

09/12/2016

UPDATE: On September 12, 2016, the court granted the Kohl’s Fake Sale settlement final approval.  Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our  Facebook page.

UPDATE 2: On October 11, 2016, an appeal to the Kohl’s settlement was 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 3: The appeals to theKohl’s Fake Sale Class Action Settlement were resolved on March 5, 2019.  It is not known how quickly claims will be paid.  Top Class Actions will let our viewers know as soon as we learn payment is in the mail.

UPDATE 4: On Nov. 6, 2019, Top Class Actions viewers started receiving gift cards in the mail from the Kohl’s settlement worth $10. Congratulations to everyone who filed a valid claim and got PAID!

Settlement Website

www.KohlsSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Russell v. Kohl’s Department Stores, Inc.
Claims Administrator
P.O. Box 30218
College Station, TX 77842-3218
1-844-851-4589

Class Counsel

Douglas Caiafa
DOUGLAS CAIAFA, A PROFESSIONAL LAW CORPORATION

Christopher J. Morosoff
LAW OFFICE of CHRISTOPHER J. MOROSOFF

Defense Counsel

James F. Speyer
E. Alex Beroukhim
Ryan Light
ARNOLD & PORTER LLP