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GFS Inc. d/b/a Shaffer & Associates has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it improperly prepared, filed and handled garnishments and sequestrations in violation of Missouri law. Shaffer has agreed to pay a total of $190,000 to settle the wage garnishment class action lawsuit.
If you are a Missouri resident whose wages or accounts were garnished or sequestered by Shaffer between Oct. 20, 2009 and Oct. 20, 2014, you may be eligible for payment from this class action settlement.
This account garnishment settlement will resolve a class action lawsuit that alleges Shaffer violated Missouri law by preparing, filing and handling garnishments and sequestrations and by taking a percentage of garnishments and sequestrations without using the services of a licensed Missouri attorney.
Shaffer denies the allegations and maintains that it did not violate Missouri law. However, it has agreed to settle the account garnishment class action lawsuit to avoid the expense and uncertainty associated with ongoing litigation.
Class Members who wish to object to or exclude themselves from the Shaffer class action settlement must do so no later than Feb. 22, 2016.
UPDATE: According to the settlement website, the Court granted final approval of this settlement on Feb. 24, 2016 and checks were distributed on Apr. 6, 2016.Â
Who’s Eligible
Missouri residents whose accounts or wages were garnished or sequestered by GFS Inc. d/b/a Shaffer & Associates between Oct. 20, 2009 and Oct. 20, 2014 are Class Members of this account garnishment class action settlement.
Potential Award
Class Members who submit valid claims will be entitled to a pro rata share of the payout fund.
Proof of Purchase
Class Members must enter the eight-digit Claim Number printed on the notice they received in the mail.
Claim Form
Claim Form Deadline
03/07/2016
Case Name
Julie Kojdecki v. GFS Inc. d/b/a Shaffer and Associates, Case No. 1431-CC01340, in the Circuit Court of Green County, Missouri
Final Hearing
02/25/2016
Settlement Website
www.ShafferSettlement.com
Claims Administrator
Shaffer Settlement
c/o Dahl Administration
P.O. Box 3614
Minneapolis, MN 55403-0614
1-866-888-9529
ShafferSettlement@DahlAdministration.com
Class Counsel
Gregory Aleshire
William R. Robb
ALESHIRE ROBB PC
Defense Counsel
James Powell
BROWN WILLBRAND PC
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UPDATE: According to the settlement website, the Court granted final approval of this settlement on Feb. 24, 2016 and checks were distributed on Apr. 6, 2016.Â