Class Action Rebates | December 2019

Along with winter weather and holiday celebrations, December has been full of great class action rebates which may provide significant payments to our eligible readers.

This month, numerous companies have agreed to pay millions of dollars to resolve class action claims against them.

Settlements were reached in class action lawsuits regarding fees, unsolicited calls, automotive defects, and other issues.

Keep reading to find out if you qualify for any of this month’s class action rebates. You can also look at Top Class Actions’ settlement directory to find other class action rebates you may qualify for.

Grove Square Coffee Class Action Settlement

Grove Square Coffee manufacturers have agreed to a $25 million class action settlement to resolve claims that their single cup products for use in Keurig machines contain instant coffee rather than ground coffee. 

The settlement benefits consumers from Alabama, California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee who purchased Grove Square Coffee single cup products between Sept. 30, 2014 and Sept. 30, 2019.

According to the Grove Square Coffee class action, the following versions of single cup products were made up of more than 96 percent instant coffee: Grove Square Coffee Light Roast, Grove Square Coffee Medium Roast, and Grove Square Coffee Dark Roast.

Consumers who submit a valid Claim Form by May 7, 2020 may be able to recover between $25 and $275. Payment amounts will reportedly depend on the consumer’s state and the number of products they purchased.

Contact Lens Price-Fixing Class Action Settlement

A $13 million settlement was reached between various contact lens manufacturers and consumers who claimed that the companies illegally fixed the prices of their products. The companies allegedly conspired together in the price-fixing scheme which violated antitrust laws on both the federal and state level.

The settlement benefits consumers who purchased contact lenses since June 1, 2013 from Alcon Vision LLC, Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Inc., ABB Concise Optical Group LLC, Bausch & Lomb Inc., or CooperVision Inc. if the lenses were subject to a “unilateral pricing policy.”

Under the settlement, Class Members who file a valid Claim Form by Jan. 31, 2020 will be able to collect an equal share of the net settlement fund. Exact payments will depend on the number of claims filed and amounts deducted from the fund for administrative fees, attorneys’ costs, and other expenses.

XCEL Motor Oil Class Action Settlement

Another December settlement we covered was a resolution of claims that Amalie Oil Company’s XCEL motor oil was sold despite being harmful to vehicle engines. According to plaintiffs in the XCEL motor oil class action, the oil was essentially cancer for cars and could cause engines to be damaged and even to fail.

Consumers can benefit from this settlement if they purchased XCEL premium motor oil between Dec. 1, 2014 and Oct. 11, 2019.

Under the settlement, Class Members can collect monetary payments if they file a valid claim by Feb. 12, 2019. If consumers provide proof of purchase, they can collect up to $5 per quart for up to four quarts per household for a total of up to $20.

Without proof of purchase, consumers can collect up to $2 per quart for up to three quarts per household for a total of up to $6.

Lipozene Weight Loss Pills Class Action Lawsuit

A $4.6 million deal with the Obesity Research Institute and Continuity Products resolves claims that the institute falsely marketed their Lipozene weight loss pills as “breakthrough” products which would “get rid of pounds of body fat.”

The settlement benefits consumers who purchased Lipozene pills between Aug. 10, 2012 and Oct. 28, 2019.

If consumers file a valid Claim Form by Feb. 17, 2020, they can recover up to $60 in payments. With proof of purchase, consumers can collect up to $15 per bottle for up to four purchased units. Without proof of purchase, consumers can collect up to $7 for just one purchased unit.

Housecall Pro Unwanted Calls, Texts Class Action Settlement

December also saw the announcement of a $2.2 million settlement with Housecall Pro to resolve claims that the company violated the TCPA with unsolicited calls and text messages. The calls and texts reportedly advertised their products but were placed without consumer consent.

The settlement benefits consumers who receive one or more calls or text messages from Housecall Pro between March 28, 2015 and Oct. 22, 2019.

Under the settlement, Class Members can submit a valid Claim Form by Jan. 20, 2020 and receive an equal share of the net settlement fund. No proof is required to benefit from the settlement.

Vivint Solar TCPA Class Action Settlement

Another TCPA settlement was reached this month with Vivint Solar. The company agreed to pay $975,000 to resolve claims that they used unsolicited robocalls in violation of the TCPA to promote their business.

The settlement benefits consumers who received one or more telemarketing robocalls from Vivint Solar between July 1, 2014 and Nov. 8, 2019.

Under the settlement, Class Members who file a valid claim by Feb. 21, 2020 will be able to receive an equal share of the net settlement fund. Payments are estimated to be between $40 and $100.

California AutoZone Reward Credits Class Action Settlement

In December, AutoZone agreed to pay $48.9 million to resolve claims that California consumers lost valuable reward points without notice when the company switched to a national reward program. 

The settlement benefits Californian members of the AutoZone 5/20/20 reward credit plan who were enrolled when the company switched to the national program.

Consumers can collect any $20 credits which were deemed expired when the program switch was made, along with between $5 and $15 in reward credits depending on the number of credits expired. There is no Claim Form required for the class action settlement – consumers will benefit automatically unless they opt out by Jan. 23, 2020.

VW Suspension Defect Class Action Settlement

Volkswagen recently agreed to pay $57 million to resolve claims that their CC vehicles contained a suspension alignment defect. The issue allegedly caused wear and tear on the vehicle tires, causing consumers to need costly tire maintenance.

The settlement benefits all current and former owners and lessees of 2009 to 2017 Volkswagen CC vehicles.

Consumers who file a valid Claim Form by April 25, 2020 can recover reimbursement for out-of-pocket tire expenses. The amount of compensation each consumer can collect depends on the number of miles their vehicle had at the time of maintenance as well as the type of tire they used. Consumers are also eligible for two free tire rotations.

Virginia WestRock Wood Dust Class Action Settlement

West Point, Va. residents recently secured a $700,000 settlement with local company WestRock. The plaintiffs claimed that the wood chipping company caused a nuisance to local residents due to the wood debris and dust that was carried from their wood chip piles onto nearby residential areas.

The settlement benefits residents from West Point who rented or owned a property within one half mile of 200 14th St. in West Point since Dec. 15, 2012.

Under the settlement, consumers can collect between $800 and $1,000 in estimated payments if they file a valid Claim Form by Jan. 20, 2020. Class Members must submit proof of residency, which could include a driver’s license, utility bill, or property tax bill.

Wyndham Hotel Resort Fee Class Action Settlement

Wyndham Hotel Group LLC agreed to a $6 million settlement to resolve class action allegations that they charged deceptive resort fees. The resort fees allegedly did not cover any real services and were instead used to charge more for room rates than what was advertised.

The settlement benefits consumers who booked a room at a Wyndham hotel through the company’s website, completed their stay between June 6, 2010 and Oct. 18, 2019, and paid a resort fee for their room.

If Class Members file a valid Claim Form by March 16, 2020, they can receive either a cash payment of $22 or 2,200 in Wyndham Rewards Points.

Burgerville Data Breach Class Action Settlement

In order to resolve claims that they mishandled consumer payment information, Burgerville agreed to a settlement with their customers. The burger chain allegedly failed to protect consumer information in a 2018 data breach.

The settlement benefits consumers who used a credit or debit card for payment at a Burgerville restaurant between Sept. 12, 2017 and Sept. 30, 2018.

Under the settlement, consumers may be able to collect up to $3,000 in reimbursement for costs related to the data breach as well as $15 per hour for any time spent mitigating data breach issues. Consumers must file a valid Claim Form by March 5, 2020 in order to receive benefits.

L.A. Women’s Jail Strip Search Class Action Settlement

Los Angeles County recently agreed to their largest ever settlement in a $53 million deal to resolve claims that women inmates were subject to unfair strip searches. The searches were allegedly degrading and reportedly violated the women’s Fourth Amendment rights.

The settlement benefits any inmates who were subject to a group strip search outside the bus garage while entering or returning to Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood between March 5, 2008 and Jan. 31, 2015.

Under the settlement, Class Members can collect between $200 and thousands of dollars depending on the number of searches they were subjected to. In order to receive these benefits, Class Members must file a valid claim by June 4, 2020.

NYC Jail Visitor Invasive Search Class Action Settlement

Across the country, visitors to New York jails reached a $12.5 million settlement to resolve claims that visiting individuals were subjected to unfair searches. During the alleged invasive searches, visitors were reportedly required to show their breasts, genitals, or buttocks or have these areas touched unnecessarily.

The settlement benefits people who were subjected to an invasive search when attempting to visit a New York City Department of Correction facility between Nov. 23, 2012 and Oct. 30, 2019.

Class Members who file a valid Claim Form by April 27, 2020 may be eligible for cash payments of around $4,000. Payments may be reduced if visitors were found to be carrying contraband.

You Could Benefit From December Class Action Rebates!

If you are eligible for any of the class action rebates listed above, you may be able to collect significant compensation. Be sure to file a Claim Form if needed and keep an eye on relevant deadlines if you’re eligible.

Even if you didn’t qualify for settlements announced this month, you may be eligible for past settlements which are still open for claims. Check out the Top Class Actions class action rebates directory for other open settlements.

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