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Disney Movie Club has agreed to pay $2.5 million to resolve claims it enrolled Californians in automatic subscriptions without their consent. The settlement deal provides cash payments to eligible consumers.
The settlement benefits California residents who were enrolled in the Disney Movie Club between July 30, 2015, and Dec. 4, 2020.
Several plaintiffs filed their class action lawsuit against Disney Interactive Studios in December, arguing they had been wrongfully enrolled in Disney Movie Club subscriptions without their consent. According to the plaintiffs, these subscriptions violated California auto-renewal laws.
The company allegedly enrolled consumers in the program after offering a deal of four movies for $1. After these movies, consumers are allegedly sent unsolicited DVDs from the Disney Movie Club and are charged over $20 for each movie.
Although Disney justified its actions with a fine-print disclaimer on its website, the plaintiffs argued this agreement was not enough to justify enrolling them in an automatic subscription.
“For the reasons explained below, the purported agreement to purchase additional movies and the purported right for Disney to post charges to the consumer’s credit or debit card as payment for such additional movies are invalid and unenforceable under California law,” the Disney Movie Club class action lawsuit alleged.
“Furthermore, under California law, all movies subsequently shipped are deemed to be a ‘free gift’ to the consumer, without any obligation to return them or pay for them.”
Disney Movie Club has not admitted any wrongdoing but has agreed to resolve the claims against it with a $2.5 million settlement deal. The settlement provides cash payments to affected consumers, though estimates for payment amounts are not currently available. Exact payment amounts will vary depending on the number of claims filed and the net settlement fund amount after costs, fees and expenses are deducted.
In order to benefit from the settlement, Class Members must file a valid claim form by March 9, 2021. Claims will be validated using personal information (name, addresses, telephone numbers, emails, and CPT ID if known).
The deadline for exclusion and objection is March 9, 2021. The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for May 21, 2021.
Who’s Eligible
California residents who were enrolled in the Disney Movie Club between July 30, 2015, and Dec. 4, 2020.
Potential Award
Cash payments.
Estimates for payment amounts are not currently available. Exact payment amounts will vary depending on the number of claims filed and the net settlement fund amount after costs, fees and expenses are deducted.
Proof of Purchase
Personal information (name, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses and CPT ID if known).
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
03/09/2021
Case Name
Ilene Moreno, et al. v. Disney Interactive Studios Inc., et al., Case No. 37-2019-00039785-CU-BT-CTL, in the Superior Court of the State of California for San Diego County
Final Hearing
05/21/2021
Settlement Website
https://www.dmcsettlement.com/
Claims Administrator
Moreno, et al. v. Buena Vista Catalogue Co. Settlement Administrator
c/o CPT Group, Inc
50 Corporate Park
Irvine, CA 92606
DMCSettlement@cptgroup.com
1-888-416-3180
Class Counsel
Zach P. Dostart
DOSTART HANNINK & COVENEY LLP
Defense Counsel
Amy P. Lally
SIDLEY AUSTIN LLP
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7 thoughts onDisney Movie Club Auto-Renew Class Action Settlement
I was never notified of final settlement. I do have a conformation # that might help to see if I qualify for anything. Conformation #F182CDEE
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