Ann Taylor Fake Discount Class Action Settlement

A $6.1 million settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit alleging ANN Inc. misled consumers about the quality and price of merchandise sold at its Ann Taylor Factory and LOFT Outlet stores.

If you purchased items from an Ann Taylor Factory or LOFT Outlet store that was offered at a discount from a regular or original price at any time between May 5, 2012 and May 4, 2016, you may be entitled to benefits from the Ann Taylor class action settlement.

According to the Ann Taylor class action lawsuit, the retailer led consumers to believe outlet merchandise was once sold in retail stores. In reality, the merchandise was actually manufactured exclusively for sale in outlet stores, and the retailer advertised discounts based on fictitious regular prices, the plaintiffs claim.

“In fact, the represented discounts were nothing more than mere phantom markdowns because the represented regular or original prices were artificially inflated and were never the original prices for the merchandise sold at Defendant’s Outlet Stores,” the Ann Taylor class action lawsuit says.

The Ann Taylor class action lawsuit accuses the clothing retailer of violating various federal and state consumer protection and false advertising laws.

Ann Taylor denies the allegations but agreed to settle the fake discount class action lawsuit to avoid the burden and expense of trial.

Class Members who would like to opt out of or object to the Ann Taylor fake discount class action lawsuit must do so no later than March 6, 2018.

UPDATE: On Oct. 15, 2018, Top Class Actions viewers started receiving checks in the mail from the Ann Taylor fake sale class action settlement worth $6.84. Congratulations to everyone who filed a claim and got PAID!

Who’s Eligible

Class Members include “all persons identified in ANN’s business records as of July 25, 2017, who, from May 5, 2012 to May 4, 2016, purchased one or more items from ANN’s Ann Taylor Factory or LOFT Outlet stores offered at a discount from a regular or original price.”

Potential Award

Class Members may make a claim for a cash award worth approximately $5 or a voucher worth approximately $12.

Proof of Purchase

N/A. If you submit a claim for cash, you must provide information about the date and location at which at least one of your qualifying purchases was made.

Claim Form

CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »

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

5/19/2018

Case Name

Morrow v. ANN Inc., Case No. 1:16-cv-03340-JPO, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

Final Hearing

4/19/2018

Settlement Website

www.AnnPricingSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Morrow v. ANN Inc.
KCC LLC, Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 404045
Louisville, KY 40233-4045
1-855-636-6135
info@AnnPricingSettlement.com

Class Counsel

SCOTT + SCOTT ATTORNEYS AT LAW LLP

CARLSON LYNCH SWEET KILPELA & CARPENTER LLC

Defense Counsel

MORGAN LEWIS & BOCKIUS LLP