Top Class Actions  |  June 27, 2019

Category: Closed Class Actions

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man getting unwanted phone call from PTZ insurance

UPDATE:

  • TCA viewers reported this settlement paying out a second distribution of $54.07 as of July 2, 2021.
  • Congratulations to everyone who filed a claim and got paid!

PTZ Insurance has agreed to pay $5.5 million to resolve class action claims that they placed robocalls using a prerecorded voice to consumers regarding a 30-day gift of insurance.

The settlement will provide benefits to individuals who received a phone call from PTZ Insurance that used a prerecorded voice to play a Day 2 or Day 6 message between Oct. 16, 2013 and Nov. 30, 2016.

Plaintiff Christopher Legg filed his class action lawsuit against PTZ Insurance Agency in December 2014. Legg claimed that PTZ placed unsolicited telemarketing calls to consumers using a prerecorded voice in violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) is a federal law that protects consumers from harassing calls, texts, and faxes sent to them without their consent. Under the TCPA, consumers can file lawsuits against businesses and seek up to $1,500 in damages for each call that violates the law.

PTZ has not admitted any wrongdoing by settling the TCPA claims against them. Instead, the insurance company has agreed to pay $5.5 million so that the claims can be resolved without the time, costs, and risks associated with continuing litigation.

The amount each Class Member will receive depends on the amount of claims filed. With a five percent claim rate, Class counsel estimates that payments may be around $92. With a claim rate of 10 percent, Class counsel estimates that payment may be around $46.

After payment of Class Member awards, attorneys’ fees, court costs, and the plaintiff’s service award, a second round of payments will be made if there are enough funds for each Class Member to receive $10 or more. If a second round is not justified, the remaining funds will be donated to the National Association of Consumer Advocates.

In order to receive payment from the PTZ TCPA settlement, Class Members must file a valid claim by Aug. 28, 2019. The deadline for exclusion and objection is Aug. 28, 2019. The final approval hearing is scheduled for Oct. 31, 2019.

Who’s Eligible

Individuals who received a phone call from PTZ Insurance that used a prerecorded voice to play a Day 2 or Day 6 message between Oct. 16, 2013 and Nov. 30, 2016.

Potential Award

Around $92, based on Class counsel estimates.

Proof of Purchase

To file a claim online, Class Members must provide their unique claim number and PIN.

Claim Form

CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »

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

8/28/2019

Case Name

Legg v. PTZ Insurance Agency Ltd., et al., Case No. 1:14-cv-10043, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Final Hearing

10/31/2019

UPDATE: The PTZ Insurance Robocalls Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on October 31, 2019. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.

UPDATE 2: On  March 21, 2020, Top Class Actions viewers started receiving checks in the mail worth $595 from the PTZ Insurance class action settlement. Congratulations to everyone who filed a claim and got PAID.

Settlement Website
Claims Administrator

PTZ TCPA Settlement
c/o KCC Class Action Services LLC
P.O. Box 404144
Louisville, KY 40233-4144
info@PTZTCPASettlement.com
1-855-222-6851

Class Counsel

Keith J. Keogh
Timothy J. Sostrin
KEOGH LAW LTD.

SCOTT OWENS PA

Defense Counsel

Eric L. Samore
Molly A. Arranz
John C. Ochoa
SMITHAMUNDSEN LLC

57 thoughts onPTZ Insurance Robocalls Class Action Settlement

  1. Teedah says:

    I just checked USPS Informed Delivery… it seems like another check today 7/2. Anyone get anything?

    1. Andrea says:

      I received another check for $54.07 today.

    2. Robert Lee Whitcomb says:

      I also got a check for the same, came here to see why since I thought it was closed after they paid out the additional $37. I still don’t see anywhere what part of settlement this came from. Possibly people didn’t cash the checks in the allotted time frame and the money left in the account may have been split amongst those that did?? They can’t keep the money themselves.

  2. E. Gray says:

    I found this check in my mail stack. Almost threw it out thinking it was fraud because I didn’t remember this! Whew! Thanks!

  3. John C Vanderlin says:

    Can’t tell i have emailed and called i still haven’t received any form of payments

  4. Lori In AZ says:

    I received a check as well for $595. The claim number on it matched the claim number when I filed my claim last August. I am not submitting my W-9 for the extra $37.22. I had no clue we would get so much from the settlement! It really helps right now with all of this Corona Virus madness.

    1. RW says:

      the 37.22 was just paid out as a final payment, got it today.

  5. Landy says:

    Anybody in California receive a check?

  6. Scott from GA says:

    We recv’d a check for $595 w request of w9 in order to recv additional $37.22. Other than cashing the check @ BoA, has anyone deposited the check in their own personal bank?

    1. Connie Bliss says:

      I deposited mine the other day.Went right through. I didn’t receive the $595. I only received $208.38

  7. Lynn Fern says:

    I received one too. I do remember filling out the form to file for the class action lawsuit. Not sure about cashing the check. I did research & see the lawsuit. It’s a Bank of America check. I think I will take it there to cash.

    1. Andrea says:

      Did you end up cashing the check? Is it real?

      1. Deborah says:

        I received a check as well and I took it to Bank of America and they cashed it. They said that the check was good. There just were probably not as many people as they expected that joined the class action suit.

        1. Alicia M. says:

          Glad to hear the check is legit! What about the W-9? Did you sent it in or complete it online?

          1. Alicia M. says:

            Cashed the check at B of A yesterday – no problems. Not bothering with filling out the W9 and the extra $37.

  8. Sandy says:

    I received a check today as well . The case number listed on the remittance info is the same as the one that I was provided with at the time I filed my claim.

    1. Andrea says:

      Did you end up cashing the check? Is it real?

  9. Heather says:

    Has anybody cashed their check? I also received one for $595 with an additional $37 if I send in a W9. I just received it 3 days ago in Missouri. Trying to find out if it’s legit. I did adopt a dog around the time and remember the robo calls but not sure I ever filled out a claim.

    1. Jim says:

      I received a check today for $595. I adopted three cats in 2015, previously submitted a claim, and received a check for a lot more than I expected. Deposited the check and I fully believe it’s legit.

      1. cindy J wallace says:

        I I received a check today for $27.44 thank you

  10. TAMMY PATE says:

    Has anyone ever recieved the settlement check?

    1. Mal says:

      I got one today….for way more than the “proposed settlement” listed on this site.

      1. Sue says:

        What state are you in?

      2. renee says:

        is it real?

      3. James Brinkman says:

        Same here. $595 and another $37.22 if send back attached W9 form filled out

        1. Bob says:

          I got a check for the same amount too. I asked an attorney and he said it’s all called

          1. Heatger says:

            Did you cash your check?

        2. Kathy says:

          Ditto here in Kansas. Received same letter and check dated March 17, 2020 and asking for an executed Substitute Form W-9 with my SSN to send final $37.22. I am treating it as a SCAM unless I am informed otherwise. I don’t remember filing for this, but I did adopt a pet who was microchipped during the time period covered.

          1. Diana says:

            Hi, I did research, it is legit. Those people that were robocalled, their numbers are on a list provided by the company. So that list was cross referenced, and the joining of the class action was automatic

    2. Kevin says:

      I got one today for $595. Way more than I thought it would be…

      1. renee says:

        did you cash it? is it a good check?

      2. Vicki says:

        IS THIS A SCAM??? Does anyone know? I’ve been trying to research it and still can make a determination.
        I received a check for $595 but asking for my SSN to send the remaining amount. I’m treating it like a scam but it says its related to this class action.

      3. Kevin says:

        I e-deposited my check with my bank (Ally), and a couple of days later it was approved. I was leery when I first got the check too, but I’m glad I decided to try depositing it.
        I only submitted the $595 check and didn’t bother with the extra $35 that needed a tax form.

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