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There are lots of settlements that opened in October, providing Top Class Actions viewers with many opportunities to class action rebates.
Millions of dollars in settlement funds are now available regarding class actions covering technology, advertisement, antitrust, and other topics.
Many settlements provide payments to consumers while others prohibit businesses from future deception and unlawful behaviors.
Look at the list below to see if you’re eligible for any new class action settlement payments. You can also find more class action rebates waiting to be claimed in our directory!
Google Street View Class Action Settlement
Google recently agreed to pay into a $13 million class action settlement to resolve claims regarding their Google Street View vehicles.
The Google Street View class action lawsuit claimed that user information was illegally collected by Google Street View vehicles when consumers used their wireless device on public Wi-Fi networks. The Google Street View vehicles allegedly collected communication data through public Wi-Fi networks without consumer consent.
Consumers are eligible for this settlement if they used a wireless network device between Jan. 1, 2007 and May 15, 2010 that was accessed by a Google Street View vehicle, resulting in unencrypted “Payload Data” being obtained.
The Google Street View class action settlement doesn’t provide any cash benefits but Google has agreed to destroy any data collected from Class Members and stop collecting such data in the future. The $13 million settlement fund will reportedly be use to pay a number of nonprofit organizations.
Wish.com Advertising Texts Class Action Settlement
Wish.com operator ContextLogic also agreed to a class action settlement in October. Under the settlement, the company will pay $16 million to resolve claims that they violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) with unsolicited text messages.
The Wish.com class action lawsuit claimed that ContextLogic sent out unsolicited text messages advertising their Wish.com e-commerce platform. Consumers allegedly did not agree to receive these messages, meaning that they were reportedly unlawful.
The settlement benefits consumers who were sent one or more text message from ContextLogic between April 6, 2014 and Sept. 24, 2019. If consumers consented to receiving text messages from the company on or after April 26, 2018, they are not eligible for the settlement.
Eligible Class Members are able to receive estimated payments between $45 and $50 if they file a valid claim form by Feb. 25, 2020.
Oasis Energy Ringless Voicemail Class Action Settlement
Consumers who received ringless voicemails from Oasis Energy may also be eligible for class action rebates. The energy company agreed to pay $7 million to resolve claims that they placed unsolicited robocalls which showed up on consumer phones as ringless voicemails. These calls allegedly violated the TCPA.
The Oasis Energy settlement benefits consumers who received a pre-recorded message or ringless voicemail from Oasis Energy or its affiliates (Censtar, Electricity Maine, Electricity N.H., Major Energy, Perigee, Provider Power Mass, Respond Power, Spark, and Verde) between Feb. 12, 2014 and Sept. 25, 2019.
Class Members are eligible to receive a pro rata portion of the net settlement fund after various fees and costs are deducted. Payment amounts will vary but consumers have to file a valid claim by Feb. 20, 2020 in order to receive compensation from the settlement.
Zappos Data Breach Class Action Settlement
Consumers who had their data compromised as part of the 2012 Zappos data breach may be eligible for a recent class action settlement from the shoe seller. The data breach reportedly compromised the information of 24 million consumers.
The retailer has agreed to provide settlement benefits to consumers who had an online Zappos.com account before Jan. 15, 2012 whose account was associated with an email address in Zappos records.
Eligible consumers are able to receive a 10 percent discount from the retailer. The codes will reportedly be sent to consumers automatically through email without any Claim Form needed to be filed. Consumers only need to take action if they wish to object to the settlement or opt out of benefits.
SmartPay Text Message Class Action Settlement
SmartPay has agreed to pay around $8.7 million to resolve claims that they sent unsolicited text messages to their consumers. The texts were reportedly sent to consumers by either SmartPay Leasing or Twilio Inc. and would even continue despite consumers texting “STOP” in reply.
The settlement will benefit Class Members who received unsolicited text messages from SmartPay or Twilio despite texting “STOP” in reply between Sept. 29, 2015 and June 13, 2017.
Under the settlement, eligible consumers will receive payments estimated to be $245. In order to receive this compensation, no action or Claim Form is needed!
AMD CPUs Class Action Settlement
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) has agreed to pay $12.1 million to resolve claims that they misrepresented their CPUs. The company allegedly represented their “Bulldozer” line of CPUs as having “8 cores” despite the products reportedly containing only “4 cores.”
Consumers are eligible for the settlement if they purchased various AMD CPUs while living in California or via the company’s website. Eligible CPUs include the following models: FX-8120, FX-8150, FX-8320, FX-8350, FX-8370, FX-9370, or FX-9590.
The settlement will reportedly provide payments of up to $300 per CPU. In order to recover payments, consumers need to file a valid Claim Form by Jan. 3, 2020. In order to claim more than five CPUs, Class Members must provide proof of purchase with their claim.
Macy’s Data Breach Class Action Settlement
Macy’s has reached a $257,500 settlement to resolve claims that their negligence contributed to a 2018 data breach. Consumers alleged that their information was compromised between May 1, 2018 and June 11, 2018 because Macy’s failed to take precautions against cybersecurity attacks.
The settlement will benefit consumers who received a notification from Macy’s in July 2018 that their information may have been compromised by a data breach.
Eligible consumers will be able to recover up to $1,500 in reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses related to the data breach. Consumers can also collect up to $30 of compensation for time spent recovering data and security following the breach (up to 2 hours at a rate of $15 per hour). In order to receive compensation, consumers need to file a valid claim with documentation by April 6, 2020.
Cox Robocall Class Action Settlement
Cox Communications Inc. recently agreed to pay $10.75 million to resolve claims that they placed unsolicited robocalls to consumers. The calls allegedly used an automatic dialing system and/or a pre-recorded voice in violation of the TCPA.
The settlement will benefit consumers who receive one or more calls from Cox between March 28, 2013 and March 21, 2019 if the calls were placed using an automatic dialing system or prerecorded voice. Consumer cell phone numbers must be associated in Cox’s records with a Neustar score of 01.
Consumers will be eligible to receive between $100 and $300 if they filed a valid claim by Oct. 25, 2019. If consumers received more than five calls and can provide evidence of these calls, they may be able to receive more than $2,500.
Auto Parts Price-Fixing 4th Round Class Action Settlement
Auto parts manufacturers recently agreed to a fourth round of antitrust settlements, bringing total settlement amounts to $1.2 billion. The settlements resulted from claims that numerous manufacturers conspired together to increase the price of auto parts.
Consumers and companies are eligible to benefit from the settlement if they purchased or leased a new vehicle or purchased vehicle replacement parts between 1990 and 2019. Various makes and models of vehicles are eligible.
In order to receive payments of at least $100, consumers need to file a valid Claim Form by Dec. 31, 2019.
Welspun Egyptian-Pima Cotton Class Action Settlement
A recent $36 million Welspun class action settlement will resolve claims that the company misrepresented their products as Egyptian cotton or Pima cotton. These representations allegedly caused consumers to pay a premium price for products that were not as high quality as they expected.
The settlement benefits consumers who purchased Welspun home textile cotton products between Jan. 1, 2012 and July 2, 2019.
Consumers may be eligible to collect up to $2.30 for each towel or pillowcase and up to $9.20 for all other products. If consumers provide proof of purchase, they may be able to collect the highest tier of compensation. To receive payment, consumers need to file a valid Claim Form by Nov. 27, 2019.
Hyundai Sonata Smart Trunk Class Action Settlement
Hyundai recently agreed to settle claims that their Smart Trunk features are defective. These trunks are reportedly supposed to open automatically but allegedly fail to open fully, ridding them of their “hands free” quality.
The settlement benefits consumers who owned or leased a 2015 to 2017 Hyundai Sonata equipped with a Smart Trunk.
Consumers will be able to receive a variety of compensation under the settlement, including cash payments or dealer credit, free repairs, warranty extensions, and reimbursement for expenses. In order to receive these benefits, consumers must file a Claim Form with documentation by Jan. 3, 2020.
Rack Room Text Ad Class Action Settlement
Rack Room Shoes has agreed to a $26 million class action settlement to resolve TCPA claims that they sent unsolicited text messages. Consumers allegedly never provided consent to receiving these text messages, meaning that they were reportedly unlawful.
The settlement benefits consumers who enrolled in the Rack Room Rewards Program or Off Broadway Reward Program during a purchase and who received a text message on or after April 2, 2014.
Consumers will be able to recover a $10 voucher and $5 in cash if they file a valid Claim Form by Jan. 31, 2020. No proof is required to benefit form the settlement.
Wells Fargo Unwanted Calls & Texts Class Action Settlement
Yet another company agreed to settle TCPA claims this month when Wells Fargo agreed to pay almost $18 million to resolve allegations against them. Plaintiffs claimed that the bank called and texted consumers without their consent, thereby allegedly violating the TCPA.
The settlement benefits consumers who received the following calls or texts despite not being a customer of the bank:
- between Jan. 20, 2013 and July 10, 2019 for calls placed in connection with automobile loans or fraud alerts on credit cards or deposit accounts;
- between Sept. 18, 2014 and July 10, 2019 for calls placed in connection with credit card accounts;
- between Dec. 20, 2015 and July 10, 2019 for calls placed in connection with student loans or overdrafts on deposit accounts;
- between March 1, 2016 and July 10, 2019 for calls placed in connection with mortgages or home equity loans; or
- between April 1, 2016 and July 10, 2019 for calls placed in connection with retail installment sale contracts for automobiles.
Cash payments under the settlement will vary, but consumers need to file a valid Claim Form by Dec. 23, 2019 in order to benefit.
GNC Fake Sale Class Action Settlement
GNC has agreed to pay $6 million to resolve claims that they deceptively portrayed their items as on sale. The items were allegedly advertised using a “original” price that the products were reportedly never sold at.
The class action rebates benefit consumers who bought an item on sale or as part of a promotion from GNC.com between Jan. 1, 2012 and Sept. 9, 2019.
Consumers may be eligible for $5 in cash or a $15 voucher in addition to a coupon for $30 off a $100 purchase. If consumers made five or more purchases or more than $100 in purchases and can provide proof of purchase, they may be able to collect an additional $5 in cash or $15 voucher. In order to receive benefits, consumers need to file a valid Claim Form by Nov. 23, 2019.
TD Bank Overdraft Fee Class Action Settlement
Consumers may be able to benefit from a $70 million TD Bank settlement if they were charged various overdraft fees. The bank faced class action claims that they used deceptive means to charge their consumers overdraft fees.
There are several Classes of consumers eligible for this settlement, including the following:
- “All holders of a TD Bank Personal Account, who, from August 16, 2010, to and including April 22, 2016, incurred one or more Overdraft Fees as a result of TD Bank’s practice of assessing Overdraft Fees based on the Account’s Available Balance rather than its Ledger Balance (‘TD Available Balance Consumer Class’); and
- All holders of a Carolina First Bank/Mercantile Bank Account, who, from December 1, 2007, to and including June 20, 2011, incurred one or more Overdraft Fees as a result of Carolina First Bank’s and/or Mercantile Bank’s practices of (1) High-to-Low Posting or (2) assessing Overdraft Fees based on the Account’s Available Balance rather than its Ledger Balance (‘South Financial Class’); and
- All holders of a TD Bank Personal Account who were assessed one or more Overdraft Fees for an ATM or One-Time Debit Card Transaction from August 16, 2010, to and including June 26, 2019 (‘Regulation E Class’); and
- All holders of a TD Bank Personal or Business Account who, from March 8, 2013, to and including June 26, 2019, incurred one or more Sustained Overdraft Fees (‘Usury Class’); and
- All holders of a TD Bank Personal Account who, from December 5, 2011, to and including June 26, 2019, incurred one or more Overdraft Fees on Uber or Lyft ride-sharing transactions while not enrolled in TD Debit Card Advance (‘Uber/Lyft Class’); and
- All holders of a TD Bank Business Account who, from August 16, 2010, to and including June 26, 2019, incurred one or more Overdraft Fees as a result of TD Bank’s practice of assessing Overdraft Fees based on the Account’s Available Balance rather than its Ledger Balance (‘TD Available Balance Business Class’).”
Payment amount under the settlement will vary on the type of compensation sought. Consumers may be able to receive up to $75 in overdraft fee forgiveness or up to $35 in cash depending on their eligibility. In order to receive benefits, consumers must file a valid Claim Form by Feb. 7, 2020.
Capacitors Indirect Purchaser Class Action Settlement
The final settlement was reached between various manufacturers and indirect purchasers of capacitors. The $31 million settlement deal adds to a massive $80 million in related settlements which resolve claims that Pansonic, Sanyo, and other manufacturers conspired together in antitrust agreements.
The settlement benefits consumers who purchased Electrolytic Capacitors between April 1, 2002 and Feb. 28, 2014 or Film Capacitor between Jan. 1, 2002 and Feb. 28, 2014 from a distributor or defendant.
Payment amounts are still to be determined, but each Class Member will receive an equal share of the settlement fund if they file a valid Claim Form by March 23, 2020.
Get Paid with Class Action Rebates!
If you are eligible for any of the settlements listed above, you may be able to recover compensation. Each settlement has unique benefits and different processes to recover these benefits. If a Claim Form is required, make sure to fill one out by the claim deadline in order to receive payments or other benefits.
Do you qualify for any of the new settlements reached in October? Let us know in the comment section below!
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