SeaWorld Customer Receipt Class Action Settlement

A settlement has been proposed in a class action lawsuit that alleges receipts provided by SeaWorld at the point of sale or transaction included the expiration date of customers’ credit and/or debit cards in violation of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA).

If you were provided with an electronically printed receipt at a point of sale or transaction at SeaWorld between March 28, 2013 and April 1, 2017, and the expiration date of your debit or credit card number was printed on the receipt, you may be entitled to compensation from the SeaWorld FACTA class action settlement.

FACTA is a federal law that prohibits merchants from printing more than the last five digits of credit or debit card numbers or the payment card’s expiration date on a receipt issued at the point of sale. FACTA applies to all electronically printed customer receipts, including those issued at cash registers, self-service kiosks, and at restaurants.

The plaintiffs allege SeaWorld printed close to 1.3 million receipts that were in violation of FACTA during the Class Period.

SeaWorld denies the allegations but agreed to settle the FACTA class action lawsuit to avoid the burden, expense and uncertainty of ongoing litigation.

The SeaWorld FACTA class action settlement was preliminarily approved on Nov. 28, 2017.

Class Members who would like to opt out of or object to the SeaWorld FACTA settlement must do so no later than March 6, 2018.

Who’s Eligible

Class Members of the SeaWorld class action settlement include anyone who was provided by SeaWorld with at least one electronically printed receipt at a point of sale or transaction between March 28, 2013 and April 1, 2017 on which the expiration date of a personal credit or debit card was printed.

Potential Award

$25 for Class Members who submit proof of receipt or two concession certificates with a total value of up to $9.50 (up to $4.75 per certificate).

Proof of Purchase

None required. Class Members who submit a claim for the $25 cash payment must provide at least one qualifying receipt as documentation. No proof is required for Class Members who submit a claim for the concession certificates.

Claim Form

CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM (PDF) »

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

3/6/2018

Case Name

Diaz, et al. v. SeaWorld Entertainment Inc., et al., Case No. ECU10046, in the Superior Court for the State of California in and for the County of Imperial

Final Hearing

3/29/2018

Settlement Website

www.SeaWorldFACTAClassAction.com

Claims Administrator

SeaWorld FACTA Settlement Administrator
c/o Simpluris Inc.
P.O. Box 26170
Santa Ana, CA 92799
888-427-9239
SeaWorldFACTACase@simpluris.com

Class Counsel

Kenneth S. Gaines
Daniel F. Gaines
Alex P. Katofsky
GAINES & GAINES APLC

Defense Counsel

Robert H. Platt
Adrianne Marshack
MANATT PHELPS & PHILLIPS

Free FACTA Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

If you made one or more purchases and the retailer provided you with a receipt that contained more than the last five digits of your credit or debit card number or the expiration date, you may be eligible for a free class action lawsuit investigation and to pursue compensation for these FACTA violations.

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