Outside Integrated Media subscriber privacy $998K class action settlement

Outside Integrated Media has agreed to a nearly $1 million to resolve claims it disclosed subscriber information to third parties.

The class is made up of anyone who, between Aug. 4, 2015, and July 30, 2016, purchased a subscription directly from the publisher of Backpacker, Clean Eating, Climbing, Gym Climber, Outside, Oxygen, Rock and Ice, SKI, Trail Runner, Triathlete, VeloNews, Women’s Running or Yoga Journal for delivery to a Michigan address.

Outside Integrated Media produces a number of health, fitness and outdoor publications, calling itself “the world’s leader in active lifestyles.”

Plaintiffs accuse Outside of disclosing information about its subscribers’ subscriptions before July 30, 2016, a violation of Michigan’s Preservation of Personal Privacy Act.

The company denies any wrongdoing but has agreed to the settlement to resolve these claims.

Under the terms of the Outside Integrated Media settlement, a minimum fund of $998,406.92 will be used to pay class members, administration costs and other expenses related to the case.

Class member payment amounts will depend on how many requests for exclusion the settlement administrator receives.

Each class member will receive a proportionate share of the fund; class counsel estimates individual payments will be around $50.

A final fairness hearing is set for Aug. 9, 2022.

The deadline to object to or opt out of the Outside Integrated Media settlement is July 8, 2022.

Class members who received a postcard notice and would like to receive a payment do not need to take any action.

Class members who did not receive a notice but would like to receive a payment must submit a claim form by July 8, 2022.

Who’s Eligible

The class is made up of anyone who, between Aug. 4, 2015, and July 30, 2016, purchased a subscription directly from the publisher of Backpacker, Clean Eating, Climbing, Gym Climber, Outside, Oxygen, Rock and Ice, SKI, Trail Runner, Triathlete, VeloNews, Women’s Running or Yoga Journal for delivery to a Michigan address.

Potential Award

About $50.

Proof of Purchase

Mailing address at which you received your subscription to an Outside Publication between August 4, 2015 and July 30, 2016.

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

07/08/2022

Case Name

Loftus v. Outside Integrated Media, LLC, Case No. 2:21-cv11809-MAG-DRG, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

Final Hearing

08/09/2022

Settlement Website

OIMagizineSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Outside Magazine Settlement
c/o JND Legal Administration
PO Box 91428
Seattle, WA 98111
[email protected]
844-202-9482

Class Counsel

Philip L Fraietta
BURSOR & FISHER PA

Defense Counsel

Kristen C Rodriguez
DENTONS US LLP