iHeartMedia TCPA Class Action Settlement Checks in the Mail

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Top Class Actions viewers are starting to receive checks in the mail from a class action settlement that accused iHeartMedia of violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act by sending out unwanted text messages to its radio listeners.

According to reader comments and posts on the Top Class Actions Facebook page, Class Members who submitted timely and valid claims for the iHeartMedia settlement began receiving checks worth as much as $148.87 on Nov. 12, 2016.

If you filed a claim for the iHeartMedia TCPA class action settlement, keep an eye on your mailbox because checks are on their way!

The iHeartMedia settlement resolves allegations that the mass media company violated the TCPA by sending out unsolicited text messages without prior express consent of its listeners.

Under the terms of the settlement, iHeartMedia agreed to pay $8.5 million and make changes to company procedures to make sure all future text advertisements are sent only with the permission of listeners.

iHeartMedia TCPA settlement Class Members included anyone in the U.S. who received an advertising text message on their cell phone from iHeartMedia between Oct. 16, 2013 and Apr. 19, 2016.

The deadline to file a claim for the iHeartMedia settlement passed on Sept. 8, 2016.

Congratulations to our Top Class Actions readers who submitted a valid claim and got PAID! If you missed out, sign up for our free newsletter to receive updates on new class action lawsuits and settlements. You can also check out which class action settlements are still accepting claims in our Open Class Action Settlements section.

The plaintiffs are represented by Rafey S. Balabanian and Benjamin H. Richman of Edelson PC; Jeremy M. Glapion of the Glapion Law Firm; and Ari Marcus of Marcus & Zelman.

The iHeartMedia TCPA Class Action Lawsuit is Willis v. iHeartMedia Inc., Case No. 2016-CH-02455, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.

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If you were contacted on your cell phone by a company via an unsolicited text message (text spam) or prerecorded voice message (robocall), you may be eligible for compensation under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

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