Top Class Actions  |  January 10, 2019

Category: Closed Class Actions

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Ross Dress for Less clothing and retail store

A $4.85 million settlement has been proposed to resolve a class action claiming that Ross stores used deceptive pricing methods to entice consumers.

Class Members eligible for compensation in the Ross class action settlement include consumers who purchased one or more items with a Ross price tag that included a “compare at” price from a Ross store since June 20, 2011, who have not received a refund or credit for all purchases.

The Ross fake sale class action was filed in June 2015 by consumers claiming that the retailer’s “compare at” prices on sales tags were misleading.

According to the plaintiffs, these prices are not reflective of actual prices for the same item at other stores. Instead, “compare at” prices allegedly represent the prices of similar items or similar styles.

The Ross class action states that a lot of consumers shop at Ross because of its promise that shoppers can get name brand items for “20 to 60% below department store prices.”

However, the plaintiffs say that “compare at” price tags do not clearly inform shoppers that this is not a “true, bona fide” price comparison, rather it’s just a “reference” price.

After years of litigation, negotiations and mediation sessions, the Ross class action settlement was reached in October 2018 and will resolve the class action claims brought in the 2015 suit.

Under the $4.854 million Ross class action settlement, consumers can recover a Ross merchandise certificate to be used as store credit.

The amount of the merchandise certificate will vary depending on how many Class Members file valid claims. Class Members can also exchange the merchandise certificate for 75 percent of the credit’s value in cash.

The Ross class action settlement also allows Class counsel to ask for up to 25 percent of the total settlement fund as attorneys’ fees and court costs. Additionally, lead plaintiffs in the Ross fake sale class action will receive up to $5,000 each as a service award.

Ross does not admit any wrongdoing by settling the suit. Instead the settlement allows both parties to avoid the risks and costs associated with continued litigation.

Class Members have until May 31, 2019 to file a valid claim or opt out of the settlement.

Who’s Eligible

Consumers who purchased one or more items with a Ross price tag that included a “compare at” price from a Ross store since June 20, 2011, who have not received a refund or credit for all purchases.

Potential Award

Store credit in the form of a merchandise certificate or cash equal to 75 percent of the value of the merchandise certificate.

Proof of Purchase

N/A

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

5/31/19

Case Name

Jacobo, et al. v. Ross Stores Inc., Case No. 2:15-cv-04701-MWF, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District Court of California

Final Hearing

7/22/19

UPDATE: The Ross ‘Compare At’ Pricing Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on August 6, 2019. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive your merchandise credit in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.

UPDATE 2: According to the settlement website, the Ross certificates are anticipated to be distributed in December 2019. Top Class Actions will continue to provide updates as we learn more.

UPDATE 3: On Nov. 29, 2019, Top Class Actions viewers started receiving gift cards from the Ross class action settlement worth as much as $10.49. Congratulations to everyone who filed a valid claim and got PAID!

Settlement Website
Claims Administrator

Ross Claims Administrator
c/o CPT Group Inc.
50 Corporate Park
Irvine, CA 92606
1-888-585-1447
1-888-712-6315 (Para una notificación en español)
RossPricingSettlement@cptgroup.com

Class Counsel

Douglas Caiafa
DOUGLAS CAIAFA, A PROFESSIONAL LAW CORPORATION

Christopher J. Morosoff
LAW OFFICE OF CHRISTOPHER J. MOROSOFF

Defense Counsel

David F. McDowell
MORRISON & FOERSTER LLP

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397 thoughts onRoss ‘Compare At’ Pricing Class Action Settlement

  1. Sue Webb says:

    rec’d gift card for $10.49 12/2/19, WA State

    1. Wanda says:

      Same here?

  2. Suzanne R. says:

    I received an empty envelope, it was never sealed.

    1. Jennifer says:

      I got an empty never sealed envelope today.
      This is ridiculous.
      Gonna reach out to administrator. Absurd to not get what I should’ve received.

  3. Gf says:

    Received gift card SC

  4. Dane says:

    In Ohio 10.49

    1. Tasha says:

      Hello,

      We’re you able to redeem your gift card in stores? I see other people are having issues and want to be prepared.

  5. Ernest B. says:

    Letter from settlement in the mail on November 30th, 2019.

  6. A henry says:

    Received my gift card of $10.49. Smh.

    1. mary says:

      me too! I hope the card works!

  7. Rosa says:

    I got a paper gift card for $10.49 here in Cali today and several other family members as well. It says we can redeem for 75% of value by mailing them back by December 4, 2020.

    1. DD says:

      I received an empty envelope. :::Shrug:::

  8. Kathy says:

    Mines in the mail today also. I hear it’s a $10 merchandise credit, not a check. You can send it back to get 75% of the credit In cash if you want another long wait.

  9. ----- says:

    Spoke to CPT Group rep today to update my mailing address. She confirmed that $10 merchandise certificates will be mailed on Dec 31, 2019. Certificate will come with a letter of instruction on how to return for cash equal to 75 percent of the value of the merchandise certificate. That additional processing could take up to 8 weeks.

    1. Charlene Cowan says:

      $10 that’s a shame. I spent way more than that. I shop at Ross, TJ Maxx and Marshals on a regular basis. We flooded and I spent thousands of dollars in just a two to 3 week period between the 3 stores to replace clothing.’, household items and everything we lost.

  10. rozalen pober says:

    appreciate the update TCA. will look for certificates in Dec. thanks!

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