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California love seekers have secured a $17.3 million Tinder age bias class action settlement.
Tinder is a popular dating app that allows users to connect with those in their geographic area.
Class Members include those who purchased a subscription to Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold between March 2, 2015 and March 1, 2019, who were at least 29-years-old and residents of California at the time.
A California woman accused Tinder of age discrimination when it rolled out deluxe versions of its popular app.
According to the Tinder age bias class action lawsuit, Tinder users 29 or older were charged more for Tinder Plus and Tinder Gold – versions of the originally free app that allow users to change their location, hide ads, and access other features.
The Tinder class action lawsuit alleged that users under the age of 29 received a 50 percent discount to subscribe to the Gold or Plus versions.
According to plaintiff Lisa Kim, this pricing structure is discriminatory. However, Tinder contended that the pricing structure simply reflected the preferred price points of various age groups revealed by market testing.
The plaintiff, on the other hand, said that the pricing structure for Tinder Plus and Tinder Gold violated California anti-discrimination laws because the difference in pricing was based on age.
Under the terms of the Tinder age discrimination class action settlement, the dating company will pay $17.3 million to Class Members.
Class Members who still subscribe to Tinder will receive 50 “Super Likes” at no costs. Super Likes are a premium feature of the application. They cost $1 each and allow users to enhance their profile, making it more noticeable to potential love interests.
In addition, Class Members who submit Claim Forms can receive one of three awards: $25 cash; an additional 25 Super Likes; or, a free one-month subscription to the Plus or Gold versions of the Tinder app.
Class Members must submit the Unique Claim ID provided on the Notice. Class Members who do not receive the Notice can contact the Settlement Administrator at 1-888-437-2280.
The deadline to object to or opt out of the Tinder age bias class action settlement is May 6, 2019.
Who’s Eligible
Class Members include “Tinder user[s] in California who subscribed to Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold between March 2, 2015 and March 1, 2019 and were at least 29 years old at time of purchase.”
Potential Award
$25, Super Likes, or one-month subscription to Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold.
Class Members will automatically receive 50 Super Likes. In addition, those who submit a valid Claim Form can choose to receive either $25, 25 additional Super Likes, or a free month of Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold membership.
Proof of Purchase
Unique ID from the Class Notice.
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
07/17/2019
Case Name
Kim v. Tinder Inc., et al., Case No. 2:18-cv-03093, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Final Hearing
06/17/2019
UPDATE: The California Tinder Age Bias Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on June 19, 2019. Please note that claims will not be paid until after the claim deadline passes. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.
UPDATE 2: On July 11, 2019, an appeal to the California Tinder Age Bias Class Action settlement 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
Kim v. Tinder
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P.O. Box 3219
Portland, OR 97208-3219
1-888-437-2280
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I noticed this when I helped my older friend sign up for Tinder. I thought I was going crazy.
Seems like they got off cheap for blatently discriminating based on age……and this is just one state. I wonder when the restwill get smart.
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