Angie’s List Search Manipulation Class Action Settlement Checks Mailed

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Top Class Actions viewers are starting to receive checks in the mail from a class action settlement that accused Angie’s List Inc. of manipulating its search results based on paid advertisers.

According to comments and posts on the Top Class Actions Facebook page,Class Members who filed valid claims for the Angie’s List search manipulation class action settlement began receiving checks worth as much as $13.90 on May 30, 2017.

If you filed a claim for the Angie’s List settlement, keep an eye on your mailbox because checks are on their way!

The Angie’s List class action settlement resolves allegations that the review service falsely informed consumers that its search rankings for businesses were “determined by their recent grade and number of reviews. Companies with the best ratings from members will appear first.”

In addition, Angie’s List members also alleged that assuring users that “businesses do not pay” to be on the list is deceptive since companies are able to advertise through the review service.

Angie’s List denied the allegations but agreed to pay $1.4 million to settle three different class action lawsuits.

Under the terms of the settlement, Class Members could receive either a cash payout or up to four months of free membership to Angie’s List depending on how long they subscribed to the service.

Class Members included all U.S. consumers who were paying members of Angie’s List at any time between March 11, 2009 and July 12, 2016.

The deadline to file a claim for the Angie’s List class action settlement passed on Nov. 15, 2016.

Congratulations to our Top Class Actions readers who submitted a valid claim and got PAID! If you missed out, sign up for our free newsletter to receive updates on new class action lawsuits and settlements. You can also check out which class action settlements are still accepting claims in our Open Class Action Settlements section.

The Class is represented by Richard M. Golomb, Ruben Honik, David J. Stanoch and Kenneth J. Grunfeld of Golomb & Honik PC and by Kirk J. Wolden of Carter Wolden Curtis.

The Angie’s List Search Manipulation Class Action Settlement is Moore v. Angie’s List Inc., Case No. 2:15-cv-01243, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.