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A settlement has been reached in two class action lawsuits against McAfee that accused the company of engaging in unfair practices about auto-renewal charges and the advertising of discounts and reference prices.
The McAfee Auto Renewal Settlement affects two “Classes” of McAfee customers: the “Auto-Renewal Class” and the “Reference Price Class.” The notice that you receive by mail or email will tell you which Class you’re in, perhaps both.
If the settlement is approved and becomes final, Class Members will get an $11.50 settlement – either cash or a certificate for future purchases.
Only those who bought software between Jan. 10, 2010 and Feb. 10, 2015 are eligible.
As part of the settlement, McAfee has also agreed to implement certain practice changes concerning auto-renewal transactions and pricing advertisements.
Plaintiffs in the two class action lawsuits claim that McAfee violated certain California statutes and common law with regard to its auto-renewal practices and its advertisements of discounts and reference prices.
Specifically, named plaintiffs Sam Williamson and Samantha Kirby allege that McAfee systematically charged customers enrolled in its software “auto-renewal” program higher prices than it charges other customers for identical products, in violation of its contractual obligations and contrary to its express representations concerning its auto-renewal program.
McAfee denies that it has violated any laws or done anything improper, but agreed to settle to avoid the expenses, inconveniences, risks, and interferences with ongoing business operations that are associated with litigation.
Class Members who wish to exclude themselves or object to the terms of the settlement must do so by Nov. 28, 2016.
Who’s Eligible
The settlement affects two “Classes” of McAfee customers:
The Auto-Renewal Class consists of: All persons in the U.S. who paid McAfee for the automatic renewal of a subscription license for any McAfee software (including software branded under the McAfee or Intel Security names) from Jan. 10, 2010 to Feb. 10, 2015, and whose first auto-renewal charge was at a price greater than the price paid to McAfee for the initial subscription license.
The Auto-Renewal Class does not include any person whose charges as described above were fully refunded by McAfee or fully credited through such person’s credit or debit card issuer.
The Reference Price Class consists of: All persons in the U.S. (1) who initially purchased from McAfee or manually renewed through McAfee a subscription license for any McAfee software (including software branded under the McAfee or Intel Security names) from Jan. 10, 2010 to Feb. 10, 2015, and (2) whose subscription license was initially purchased or manually renewed at a discounted price.
You may be part of both the Auto-Renewal Class and the Reference Price Class.
Potential Award
$11.50
All Class Members in the Auto-Renewal Class will receive an $11.50 settlement benefit if the settlement is approved and becomes final.
You can choose to receive the $11.50 either: (1) as $11.50 in cash; or (2) as an $11.50 McAfee value certificate good towards the purchase of McAfee or Intel Security consumer products.
To receive the $11.50 as cash, you must file a Cash Election Form by no later than Dec. 23, 2016.
Eligible Class Members who don’t file a Cash Election Form will instead receive an $11.50 McAfee value certificate good towards the purchase of McAfee or Intel Security consumer products.
Proof of Purchase
N/A. Eligible Class Members must provide the Personal ID number and Confirmation Code on the top of the notice they received about this settlement by email or mail.
If you did not receive a Personal ID number and Confirmation Code but believe you are an eligible Class Member, contact the Settlement Administrator at 1-844-343-1478.
Claim Form
Claim Form Deadline
12/23/2016
Case Name
Williamson v. McAfee Inc., Case No. 14-cv-158-EJD, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
Kirby v. McAfee Inc., Case No. 14-cv-2475-EJD, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
Final Hearing
01/26/2017
UPDATE: The McAfee Auto Renewal settlement was granted approval by the court on February 3, 2017. On February 15, 2017, an appeal 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.
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
McAfee Williamson Claims Administrator
c/o Angeion Group
1801 Market Street, Suite 660
Philadelphia, PA 19103
1-844-343-1478
Email: info@McAfeeWilliamsonSettlement.com
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15 thoughts onMcAfee Auto Renewal Class Action Settlement
I told McAfee to cancel my subscription last year when I bought a new computer.
I have not used McAfee since then. When checking my credit card payments for tax deduction purposes I found a McAfee charge for $99. I don’t use McAfee and I don’t want McAfee on my machine.
Buyer beware of auto payments.
Mcafee continues to do the same thing, offers their product for $24.95 download and charges $79.99 on auto renewal even when told to cancel their useless services. Appears that they use ransomware to increase company revenues and sell Virtual Technician services which are a joke
$11.50 check today in Ca.
UPDATE: The McAfee Auto Renewal settlement was granted approval by the court on February 3, 2017. On February 15, 2017, an appeal 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.
i got one piece of paper saying 18.74 but it has no where on the back to sign it is it a check or ot
They just did it AGAIN. Renewed 30 days early. Last year was $31.00, this year $95.00. Charged my card, not on file, without authorization. Website has the SAME program for $40.00. They learned NOTHING from this.
Hello, On 11/27/16 – I checked my balance on my checking account and it was overdrawn $80.93 due to McAfee submitting a “recurring payment” of $80.79 which I NEVER AUTHORIZED. Yes, I have used McAfee in the past 4 years I have had this PC and bought a yearly antivirus package in the amount of $49.99 only. And this year, my subscription was to expire on 12/20/16. I NEVER had a recurring subscription with McAfee (or with any company) and certainly never paid this hire price. I contacted my bank immediately, they cancelled my debit card and issued me a new one once I told them this was a fraudulent act, and then I immediately contacted McAfee and barked at them! They did indeed reverse the transaction and reimburse me the $80.79. But, this is fraudulent and predatory practice! I also realize that this date of the fraudulent activity falls outside of the time frame of “eligible between Jan. 10, 2010 and Feb. 10, 2015” – but obviously McAfee is still utilizing this predatory fraudulent behavior!
I entered the personal ID# and confirmation that is on the postcards and I get a message that it goes not match. I also got a message that the site was unprotected and a possible scam. What kind of a class action settlement is this??
You can contact the settlement administrator or class counsel with any questions about the settlement website. Under “Important Documents” on the settlement website, is a link to a claim form you can download and print, and fill out and mail. Good Luck!
Why is it that when I clicked on the cash settlement form, I got a warning that the site was unprotected and a possible scam?
I received a letter regarding the McAfee auto class action settlement and mistakingly deleted it and it is not in my trash, therefore, Will you please email another letter to me at.
brownlo6@bellsouth.net.
Thanking you in advance
You’ll need to contact the settlement administrator with any questions about the claims process. This article includes contact information. There is an email address available. Good Luck!