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This settlement is closed!
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UPDATE:
- Top Class Actions viewers reported this settlement paying out $78.92 as of Sept. 3, 2021.
- Congratulations to everyone who filed a claim and got paid.
Michigan residents who subscribed to Field & Stream, Working Mother, Yachting and other magazines may be entitled to benefits from a $2.15 million class action settlement.
Class Members include Michigan residents who subscribed to Bonnier Corporation publications, including Boating, Cruising World, Field & Stream, Flying, Marlin, Outdoor Life, Popular Science, Sailing World, Saltwater Sportsman, Saveur, Scuba Diving, Sport Diver, Sport Fishing, Wakeboarding, Waterski, Working Mother, and Yachting magazines. The subscriptions must have occurred between July 28, 2010 and June 25, 2019.
A class action lawsuit claimed that Bonnier collected and sold private information about its magazine subscribers in violation of the state’s Video Rental Privacy Act.
According to the Field & Stream magazine class action, Michigan residents are afforded additional privacy rights when it comes to their book, film, and subscription preferences under state law.
Plaintiffs claimed that Bonnier compiles a database of subscribers’ names, addresses, and subscribing history without the consent or even notice to Michigan subscribers.
The Field & Stream class action lawsuit also accused Bonnier of profiting from the collection and sale of subscriber information — denying the plaintiff and other Michigan subscribers of the full value of their magazine subscriptions.
Bonnier did not admit any wrongdoing but agreed to pay $2.15 million to settle the Michigan Field & Stream, Working Mother magazines class action lawsuit.
In addition, Bonnier has agreed to change their business practices, allowing subscribers to opt out of the disclosure of their personal information.
Under the terms of the settlement agreement, Class Members will be able to receive between $43 and $86. To receive a cash payment, Class Members must submit a Claim Form online or via mail.
Class Members may also be able to obtain a code for a free year-long subscription. No Claim Form is necessary for Class Members who want a free subscription.
The deadline to opt out of or object to the Michigan Field & Stream, Working Mother magazines class action settlement is Aug. 26, 2019.
Who’s Eligible
Class Members include Michigan residents who subscribed to any of the following publications between July 28, 2010 and June 25, 2019:
- Boating
- Cruising World
- Field & Stream
- Flying
- Marlin
- Outdoor Life
- Popular Science
- Sailing World
- Saltwater Sportsman
- Saveur
- Scuba Diving
- Sport Diver
- Sport Fishing
- Wakeboarding
- Waterski
- Working Mother
- Yachting
Potential Award
$43 to $86
Proof of Purchase
Notice ID and Confirmation Code or the subscriber information.
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
08/23/2019
Case Name
Friske v. Bonnier Corporation, Case No. 2:16-cv-12799-DML-EAS, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Final Hearing
09/23/2019
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Friske v. Bonnier Administrator
1650 Arch Street
Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA 19103
1-855-899-6265
info@BonnierMagazineSubscriptionClassAction.com
Class Counsel
Gary Lynch
CARLSON LYNCH LLP
Daniel Myers
LAW OFFICES OF DANIEL MYERS
Defense Counsel
Daniel T. Stabile
SHUTTS & BOWEN LLP
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31 thoughts onMichigan Field & Stream, Working Mother Magazines Settlement
random check today arrived
washington state
but, my spouse has moved a few times.
not sure about the timeliness of payment
Please add me
**Update- received a check in the mail today for $78.92. Thanks TCA :)
Received my check today for 78 bucks thanks TCA
I am receiving something in the mail today in IL. Will update once received.
I received mine yesterday $78.92
My Informed Delivery said my check was coming but it didnt?? I hope it comes tomorrow…..
78.92 n TN 9/7/21