Class Action Rebates | March 2020

March has been full of uncertainty regarding the coronavirus outbreak but consumers can look forward to many open settlements for class action rebates.

Current open settlements resolve a variety of legal issues including privacy violations, data breaches, insurance payments, opioid addiction, fuel economy, false advertising, and more. Companies have agreed to pay millions of dollars to resolve these claims, providing significant benefits to consumers.

The list below is a comprehensive collection of March’s open settlements which our readers could qualify for. Even if you do not qualify for these settlements, you can check out Top Class Actions’ settlement directory to find other class action rebates you may be eligible for.

Michigan Playboy Subscriber Privacy Class Action Settlement

Playboy agreed to pay $3.85 million this month to resolve allegations that they shared magazine subscribers’ information without consumers’ consent.

Plaintiffs in the Playboy class action argued that this unauthorized information sharing violates Michigan’s Preservation of Personal Privacy Act. As a result of the information sharing, the plaintiff and other consumers allegedly received an influx of junk mail.

The settlement benefits individuals with a Michigan street address who subscribed to a Playboy publication between Jan. 1, 2016 and July 30, 2016, excluding individuals who opted out of Playboy’s information sharing service.

Under the settlement, Class Members can recover a pro rata share of the net settlement fund. Although these class action rebates will depend on the number of claims filed and the amount deducted in costs and fees, Class Counsel estimates that payments will be around $220.

In order to benefit from the settlement, Class Members are required to file a valid claim form by April 13, 2020. No proof of purchase is required to validate a claim.

Arkansas State Farm Insurance Claims Class Action Settlement

State Farm has also agreed to a settlement that resolves claims against them under Arkansas law, although an exact settlement amount is not available.

The plaintiffs claimed that they and other Arkansas policyholders were denied full payments for property damage. Allegedly, State Farm wrongfully deducted the depreciation of labor costs – resulting in underpayment of property damage claims.

The settlement benefits individuals who made a claim to State Farm for loss or damage to a dwelling or other structure located in Arkansas based on a loss that occurred between May 1, 2010 and Dec. 6, 2013 and who received an “actual cash value” payment from State Farm for their claim.

Class Members in the settlement can receive between 10 and 100 percent reimbursement of estimated unpaid labor depreciation. The amount of compensation depends on whether or not claimants had estimated labor depreciation deducted and if they completed repairs in full. In some situations, claimants can also collect 5.25 percent interest on their unpaid expenses.

In order to recover class action rebates, Class Members must file a valid claim form by July 1, 2020. Documentation may be required to validate claims, although information from State Farm’s records will also be used.

Quest Data Breach Class Action Settlement

Quest Diagnostics has agreed to pay $195,000 to resolve claims that a 2016 data breach compromised thousands of patients’ health information.

The data breach allegedly affected around 34,000 patients who had information obtained by a third party in the 2016 breach. The data breach reportedly exposed a wealth of information including names, dates of birth, telephone numbers, and even lab results such as positive HIV results.

The settlement benefits individuals whose information was obtained by an unauthorized third party in the 2016 Quest data breach.

Under the settlement, Class Members can collect up to $325 in compensation. Up to $250 is available to compensate patients for actual monetary losses they sustained as a result of the breach. An additional $75 is available for patients who had HIV test results compromised in the data breach.

In order to receive this class action rebates, Class Members must file a valid claim by May 22, 2020. In order to file a claim online, Class Members need to use their Class Member ID sent directly to them with the settlement notice. Claim forms can also be printed and mailed to the settlement administrator.

Purdue Opioid Addiction Class Action Settlement

After filing bankruptcy, Purdue has launched a $23.8 million ad campaign to inform patients of their opioid claims program.

The claims program resolves nearly 3,000 lawsuits against the pharmaceutical company alleging that patients were harmed by Purdue’s brand name OxyContin and other opioids.

According to plaintiffs in these lawsuits, Purdue overstated the benefits and minimized the risk of addiction and overdose when advertising their opioid products.

The claims program benefits individuals who were injured by Purdue opioids such as OxyContin before Sept. 15, 2019, or the families of minors or deceased victims.

Class action rebates under the settlement will vary and no estimates have been released. Exact payments amount will depend on the damages sustained by the victims as well as the number of claims filed for compensation.

In order to receive compensation, Class Members must file a valid claim form by June 30, 2020. Claims must include documentation of injuries or damages. This could include medical bills and other documents.

Volkswagen Fuel Economy Class Action Settlement

Volkswagen has agreed to resolve allegations regarding their fuel economy statements in a $96.5 million class action settlement.

Plaintiffs claim that Volkswagen misrepresented the fuel economy on their VW, Audi, Porsche, and Bentley vehicles. Allegedly, the inflated fuel ratings are connected to an alleged emissions cheat device that resulted in $24.7 billion in settlements with the U.S. government.

The consumer settlement reached with the company benefits current or former owners or lessees of various gasoline engine Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche or Bentley vehicles.

Under the settlement, Class Members can collect between $518.40 and $2,332.80 if they are the original or sole owners of the vehicles. Lesser class action rebates are available for lessees, former owners, and non-original owners.

The original claims deadline for the settlement was March 29, but the court has authorized an extension of the claim deadline to May 29, 2020. Several types of documentation are required to be submitted with claims, although the required documents will vary depending on if a claimant is an owner or lessee.

Early Warning Services FCRA Class Action Settlement

Early Warning Services has agreed to a $3.975 million settlement to resolve claims that they failed to properly disclose information to their consumers.

According to the plaintiffs, Early Warning Services fails to tell consumers whether their reports contain mentions of fraud. Instead, the company allegedly continues to report instances of fraud to companies but scrubs any mention of fraud if consumers request a copy of their report.

The plaintiffs argue that this failure to “clearly and accurately disclose […] the complete contents of its file” violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

The FCRA class action settlement benefits two Classes:

• (b)(2) Class: individuals who requested their file from Early Warning Services between March 7, 2016 and Feb. 21, 2020 and who received a “Summary File Disclosure.”
• (b)(3) Class: individuals who requested their file from Early Warning Services between March 7, 2016 and Feb. 21, 2020 and whose file disclosure indicated that the company had a fraud record about the individual, despite the file disclosure not using the term “fraud.”

Under the settlement, (b)(2) Class Members can collect class action rebates of around $59. Members of the (b)(3) Class cannot recover compensation but can benefit from injunctive relief.

No claim form is required to benefit from the settlement, although Class Members can exclude themselves from the deal by May 11, 2020.

CenturyLink Sales Practices Class Action Settlement

Century Link has agreed to a $15.5 million settlement to resolve claims that they promised certain rates to consumers but actually charged higher prices.

Plaintiffs in the CenturyLink class action accuse the company of a “bait and switch” scheme in which they promise deals or promotions to consumers but then charge higher prices. The price of service is allegedly increased through unauthorized, undisclosed or improper charges for services or equipment.

The settlement benefits consumers who had an account with CenturyLink or one of its operating companies for telephone, internet or television services between Jan. 1, 2014 and Jan. 14, 2020.

Under the settlement, consumers can collect a $30 flat payment or up to 40 percent of documented overcharges – whichever is higher.

In order to receive these benefits, Class Members must file a valid claim form by June 23, 2020. If Class Members wish to recover a percentage of overcharges, they must provide documentation of these charges in the form of billing statements, communications between the consumer and CenturyLink, proof of payment, contemporaneous notes regarding billing, etc.

Calif. Rainbow Light Vitamins Class Action Settlement

Rainbow Light consumers may be able to benefit from a $1.75 million settlement resolving claims that their vitamins were falsely advertised.

The settlement resolves claims by the Los Angeles city attorney that Rainbow Light prenatal and postnatal vitamins contain lead. Allegedly, the vitamins are expressly advertised as “free of heavy metals.” However, testing from the city attorney reportedly revealed that the vitamins contained more than 0.2 micrograms of lead in a dosage.

The settlement benefits customers who purchased Rainbow Light prenatal or postnatal vitamins in California between July 28, 2015 and Oct. 3, 2019.

Under the settlement, Class Members are eligible for cash payments although estimates for these payments are not available. Individual payments will likely depend on the amount consumers spent.

In order to receive class action rebates from the settlement, Class Members must file a valid claim by Aug. 3, 2020. Although proof of purchase isn’t required, claims must include the type and quantity of products purchased, how much they paid for the products, as well as the name and location of the store where they purchased the products.

How To Recover Class Action Rebates

If you are eligible for any of the settlements detailed above, you should pay close attention to the relevant deadlines to make sure you submit any claim or documentation on time.

Any additional questions about a settlement can be found on our settlement pages or the settlement website’s frequently asked questions.

You may not be eligible for any of the settlements reached in March. However, class action rebates could still be available to you. Take a look at Top Class Actions’ class action rebates settlement directory for other open settlements.

If you’re interested in future class action rebates, feel free to sign up for our free newsletter to stay updated on all the latest news and class action settlement.

Do you plan to submit a claim for any of these March settlements? Have your already made a claim for these or other class action rebates? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

Read More Lawsuit & Settlement News:

Is There Asbestos in Baby Powder?

Birth Injury Lawsuit Awards to Help Finance Injured Children’s Care

Savage Race Class Action Alleges Insurance Scheme

What is the EPA PFAS Toxic Chemicals Action Plan?