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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
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
Claims Administrator
Russell v. Kohl’s Department Stores, Inc.
Claims Administrator
P.O. Box 30218
College Station, TX 77842-3218
1-844-851-4589
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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.
TCA ANY UPDATES,THANK YOU IN ADVANCE,
STILL WAITING ON PAYOUT.. FILED A WHILE AGO.. STILL NO EMAIL NOTHING,,
The court granted final approval of the settlement on 9/12/16. There is a 30 day time period in which appeals can be filed. The court has not yet approved the attorneys’ fees amount, and there has been an objection filed to what the attorneys’ have requested. Keep checking Top Class Actions for updates!
Any updates TopClassActions.com??? May be a tad too early, but thought I’d ask…thank you in advance.
The court granted final approval of the settlement on 9/12/16. There is a 30 day time period in which appeals can be filed. The court has not yet approved the attorneys’ fees amount, and there has been an objection filed to what the attorneys’ have requested. Keep checking Top Class Actions for updates!
I got a $40 check from a company that spammed me. I have filed class action lawsuits that apply to me here on this website.
Do I expect a payout all the time? No. I file because a company should be held accountable for their actions. As a US citizen I’m doing my part to beef up greedy corporate America.
Thanks for this website. I check it daily and file lawsuits that pertain to me.
This lawsuit is not a fake or scam. I got a notification in the mail with a claim number. I don’t know why so many of you think these cases are scams, I personally have received payouts on several settlements (Red Bull, Chase Bank, and many more) and none of them have been less the $5. Filling out a claim form doesn’t cost anything or expose your personal information with any of the lawsuits, so why not file a claim if you meet the qualifications.
I filed a claim long ago and still have yet to receive anything .
link is no longer working. is this something that will be fixed?
Sorry cute stuff, the deadline passed on Aug 9th =(
The final hearing is on 9/12/16! These lawsuits are real. I get a check for every lawsuit that was settled. Sometimes you have to show proof and dome you don’t.
They received around 133,000 claims. That’s not counting duplicates, ones with errors, and non-california claims. It will pay around $28 if every claimed submitted a gift card.
Why just in California? I know for a fact they gauge you in ALL Kohls stores.. Wisconsin and Florida
all it says is” while in the state of” and whos to say you werent there