Class Action Rebates | May 2020

Numerous settlements have been opened up during the month of May, with class action rebates benefiting consumers who may have been injured or deceived.

The settlements have been reached in a variety of issues, including defective products, auto defects, public health, debt collection, privacy, and more.

Companies at the center of these claims may not have admitted wrongdoing but have agreed to settlements which provide benefits for affected consumers.

Continue reading to see the comprehensive list of settlements and class action rebates which you may be eligible for.

Even if you do not qualify for the settlements listed below, feel free to check out Top Class Actions’ settlement directory to find other class action rebates available to you.

California Premarin Class Action Rebates

Wyeth Pharmaceuticals has agreed to fund a massive $200 million class action settlement to resolve claims that they misrepresented their hormone replacement therapy drugs. Allegedly, the company failed to disclose the risks associated with Premarin, Prempro, and Premphase.

The settlement benefits California consumers who bought Premarin, Prempro, and/or Premphase in California between January 1995 and January 2003. Personal injury claims are not covered by the settlement.

Under the deal, Class Members can recover a one time payment of $458.64 without proof of purchase or a larger payment compensating them for monthly purchases. The second option requires proof of purchase but has the potential to provide up to $1,853.67.

In order to benefit from the class action rebates, consumers must file a valid claim form by Sept. 1, 2020.

Wash. Commerce West Insurance Class Action Settlement

Commerce West Insurance has agreed to pay $390,000 to resolve claims that the company failed to compensate consumers for diminished value in damaged vehicles. Even if a vehicle’s structural systems were damaged following an accident, the company allegedly refused to compensate policyholders for the related loss in value.

The settlement benefits Washington residents who had their insured vehicle repaired after an accident under the uninsured/underinsured motorist property damage provision of their Commerce West Insurance policy.

Although exact payment estimates are not available, Class Members may receive payments in the range of several hundred dollars. Payments will reportedly be distributed on a pro rata basis based on the repair costs paid by a Class Member.

In order to benefit from the settlement, Class Members must file a valid claim form by Sept. 7, 2020.

Fla. Infinity Indemnity Insurance Class Action Rebates

Infinity Indemnity has agreed to a settlement which will resolve claims that the company failed to properly pay out claims resulting from car accidents. Allegedly, the company failed to fully compensate medical claims for hospital treatment, chiropractic care, and specialist visits in relation to car accidents.

The settlement benefits Florida residents who were insured by Infinity Indemnity Insurance or a medical provider that submitted claims for treatment or services for an Infinity claim since Nov. 15, 2012.

Under the settlement, eligible Class Members will be able to recover the difference between the maximum charge allowed under Florida law and the amount that Infinity paid. The settlement payments will reportedly include yearly interest of 5.25 percent.

In order to benefit from the settlement, Class Members must file a valid claim form by Aug. 31, 2020.

Stein Mart Data Breach Class Action Settlement

Following a 2017 and 2018 data breach, Stein Mart has agreed to resolve the claims against them in a class action settlement. The retailer was allegedly hit by hackers on multiple occasions, resulting in sensitive information such as names, addresses, and payment information being compromised.

The settlement benefits consumers who made purchases at a Stein Mart’s online store with a credit or debit card on various dates between Dec. 28, 2017 and July 9, 2018.

Under the settlement, Class Members can collect up to $4,220. This includes up to $220 for expense reimbursement and up to $4,000 for “extraordinary” unreimbursed expenses. Proof of expenses is required to recover these benefits.

In order to recover compensation under the settlement, Class Members must file a valid claim form with documentation by July 23, 2020.

MVP Staffing Racial Discrimination Class Action Rebates

Personnel Staffing Group LLC, operating under the name of MVP Staffing, has agreed to pay more than $500,000 to resolve claims that the company racially discriminated against workers.

The company allegedly discriminated against African Americans – especially men of color – by refusing to assign them to work or assigning them to the worst jobs. Several companies were reportedly complicit in these practices.

The settlement benefits African American individuals who sought work through MPV Staffing’s Cicero, Illinois office between Dec. 6, 2012 and March 11, 2020.

Class Members must have been denied work at The Segerdahl Corp., Mercury Plastics Inc., The Penray Companies Inc., Advertising Resources Inc., Lawrence Foods Inc., or MPS Chicago Inc. d/b/a Jet Litho by MPV.

Class Members will receive a proportional share of the net class action settlement fund, although these payments will vary depending on the number of claims filed. Half of each payment will be considered wages for tax purposes while the other half will be considered compensatory damages.

In order to benefit from the settlement, Class Members must file a valid claim form by June 23, 2020.

HSN TCPA Class Action Settlement

HSN, a popular online shopping retailer, has agreed to resolve claims that they violated telemarketing laws with a class action settlement of $700,000. The company reportedly sent unsolicited robocalls to consumers despite having told them to stop calling.

The class action settlement benefits individuals who received a call on a cell phone from HSN that involved the use of an automatic telephone dialing system or prerecorded voice between April 1, 2015 and Dec. 12, 2019 despite asking for the calls to stop.

Under the settlement, Class counsel estimates that Class Members could receive at least $550 in compensation. Payments will be distributed on a pro rata basis.

A claim form isn’t required to benefit from the settlement. If Class Members wish to opt out of the settlement, they must do so by July 8, 2020.

Ill. Flexicorps Biometric Class Action Rebates

Flexicorps has agreed to pay nearly $1 million to resolve claims that they violated Illinois law by using a fingerprint time clock. Allegedly, the company failed to follow biometric privacy regulations set forth by Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act.

The settlement benefits Illinois residents who were required to provide “biometric information” such as fingerprints or hand scans for timekeeping purpose to Flexicorps as a part of their employment between Feb. 13, 2013 and Feb. 13, 2018.

Under the settlement, Class Members will be eligible to collect a proportional share of the net settlement fund. No estimate for payment amounts is available.

In order to benefit from the settlement, Class Members are not required to file a claim form. Instead, Class Members who wish to opt out of the settlement must do so by June 15, 2020.

Ford PowerShift Transmission Class Action Settlement

Ford has agreed to a class action settlement to resolve claims that their PowerShift transmission is defective.

Allegedly, this system “slips, bucks, kicks, jerks and harshly engages,” putting driver and passengers at risk for sudden or delayed acceleration.

The class action settlement benefits current owners or lessees of a 2012-2016 Ford Focus or a 2011-2016 Ford Fiesta equipped with a PowerShift transmission.

Under the settlement, several types of compensation are available including cash payments, discounts and repair services.

Class Members are required to recover repairs reimbursement, although the claim form deadlines will vary. For repairs performed before April 7, 2020, claim forms must be filed by Oct. 5, 2020. For repairs performed after this date, claim forms must be filed within 180 days.

Genworth Life Insurance Company Class Action Rebates

Genworth Life Insurance Company has agreed to pay up to $24.5 million to resolve a class action lawsuit regarding the company’s rate increases. Allegedly, policyholders were hit with massive premium increases ranging from 44 percent to 66 percent. These increases were reportedly not disclosed by the company.

The class action settlement benefits individuals who purchased life insurance Genworth sold and then substantially increased premiums on starting approximately 2012.

Under the settlement, Class Members can collect either a $100 credit towards future premium payments or a one time $100 addition to their benefit pool.

Class Members will not be required to submit a claim to benefit from the settlement. Instead, the deadline for exclusion or objection is June 13, 2020.

Wells Fargo Home Loan Class Action Settlement

Wells Fargo has agreed to pay $18.5 million to resolve claims that the bank wrongfully caused homeowners to lose their homes due to foreclosure. The company allegedly denied mortgage modification applications for no reason, leading to consumers losing their homes.

The settlement benefits individuals who met the following criteria between 2010 and 2018:

• Qualified for a government-sponsored loan modification or repayment plan through Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, the Federal Housing Administration, or the Home Affordable Modification Program;
• Were not offered a home loan modification or repayment plan because Wells Fargo assessed excessive attorneys’ fees;
• As a result, their home was sold by Wells Fargo in foreclosure.

Under the class action settlement, Class Members can recover a share of the net settlement fund based on their unpaid mortgage balance at the time of the alleged error, along with other factors. Compensation for severe emotional damage is also available.

Claims are only required for consumers alleging that they suffered from severe emotional damage as a result of their foreclosure. Documentation of severe emotional distress must be included in the claim.

Mass. Navient Solutions Debt Collection Calls Class Action Rebates

Navient has agreed to pay $4.5 million to resolve claims that they violated debt collection laws with harassing calls. The student loan servicer allegedly violated the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act and Massachusetts Debt Collection Regulations by calling more than twice in one week while attempting to collect a debt.

The settlement benefits Massachusetts customers who are associated with Navient Solution’s records and who received more than two calls or texts within a seven-day period to a cell phone, home phone, or other phone number between March 7, 2013 and Feb. 6, 2020.

Under the class action settlement, Class Members can collect a proportional share of the net settlement fund. No payment estimates are currently available. If a first round of checks results in significant uncashed funds, a second round of payments may be distributed.

Class Members must file a valid claim form by June 26, 2020 in order to benefit from the settlement.

Calif. Ametek Waste Materials Contamination Class Action Settlement

Amtek has agreed to resolve claims that they exposed Californians to toxic waste materials. Allegedly, toxic materials stored underground in El Cajon, Calif. resulted in mobile home residents and elementary school students or employees being exposed to Trichloroethylene – a volatile carcinogen.

The class action settlement benefits a variety of people who lived in El Cajon’s mobile home parks or attended elementary school in the area between Jan. 1, 1963 and April 14, 2020.

Under the settlement, Class Members are eligible for mitigation efforts in mobile homes along with free medical screening for all affected residents.

Claims must be filed to recover benefits. Claims for mitigation must be filed by Sept. 23, 2021 while claims for medical benefits must be filed by Sept. 23, 2022.

Mercedes HVAC Class Action Rebates

Mercedes has agreed to resolve claims that their vehicles had defective HVAC systems. Allegedly, these air systems were prone to building up mold and mildew – causing odors and potential health problems.

The class action settlement benefits current or former owners or lessees of the following Mercedes-Benz models:

• 2008 to 2019 C-Class vehicles;
• 2010 to 2015 GLK-Class vehicles;
• 2012 to 2017 CLS-Class vehicles;
• 2010 to 2019 E-Class vehicles;
• 2015 to 2019 GLA-Class vehicles;
• 2013 to 2016 GL-Class vehicles;
• 2016 to 2019 GLE-Class vehicles;
• 2017 to 2019 GLS-Class vehicles;
• 2012 to 2015 M-Class vehicles; or
• 2016 to 2019 GLC-Class vehicles.

A VIN lookup is available.

Under the settlement, Class Members can collect between 50 and 100 percent reimbursement for HVAC repairs. The amount of reimbursement available depends on a Class Member’s vehicle age and mileage.

In order to benefit from the settlement, Class Members must file a valid claim form including documentation of repairs. For repairs done before May 11, 2020, claims are due by July 25, 2020. For repairs completed after May 11, 2020 but before Dec. 7, 2020, claims are due within 75 days of repair completion.

U by Kotex Tampons Class Action Settlement

Kimberly-Clark has agreed to pay $7 million to resolve claims that their U by Kotex tampons are defective. The now recalled products were allegedly prone to unraveling or coming apart after being inserted or while being removed.

The class action settlement benefits consumers who purchased U by Kotex Sleek Tampons, U by Kotex Fitness Tampons, U by Kotex Click Tampons, and U by Kotex Security Tampons in Regular, Super, or Super-Plus Absorbency between March 8, 2013 and Nov. 19, 2019.

Under the settlement, Class Members can collect up to $30 without proof of purchase. If they can provide proof of purchase, additional cash payments may be available.

In order to benefit from the settlement, Class Members must file a valid claim form by Aug. 18, 2020.

Benefiting From Class Action Rebates

Are you eligible for any of the settlement we’ve listed above? If so, you could be just a few steps away from securing significant compensation.

In order to benefit from these settlements, make sure to adhere to any deadlines and requirements listed on the settlement page. You may be required to file a claim form or provide forms of documentation in order to secure your benefits. Failing to pay attention to the settlement deadlines or provide required proof could mean you miss out on the benefits you are owed.

If you aren’t eligible for any of class action rebates covered in April, you can take a look at Top Class Actions’ class action rebates settlement directory for other open settlements. You can also sign up for our free newsletter to stay updated on future class action rebates, the latest legal news, and class action settlements.

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