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Top Class Actions viewers are starting to receive checks in the mail from a class action settlement that accused Philip Morris of misleading consumers into believing Marlboro Lights were less harmful when compared to regular Marlboro cigarettes.
According to comments and posts on the Top Class Actions Facebook page,Class Members who submitted timely and valid claims for the Marlboro Lights class action settlement began receiving checks worth as much as $225 on March 15, 2017.
If you filed a claim for the Marlboro Lights settlement, keep checking your mailbox because payouts are on their way!
The Marlboro class action settlement resolves allegations that Philip Morris violated Massachusetts state law by misrepresenting its cigarettes as “lights” and “lowered tar and nicotine.”
According to the plaintiffs, Philip Morris intentionally marketed Marlboro Lights as a “safer” alternative to regular Marlboros when they knew the cigarettes didn’t have a significantly lower amount of tar.
Philip Morris denied the allegations but agreed to pay more than $15 million to settle the case.
Class Members included all Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island or Vermont residents who purchased Marlboro Lights regularly within the State of Massachusetts between Nov. 25, 1994 and Nov. 25, 1998.
The deadline to file a claim for the Marlboro Lights class action settlement passed on Nov. 28, 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 Class is represented by Thomas V. Urmy, Jr. of Shapiro Haber & Urmy LLP.
The Marlboro Lights Class Action Lawsuit is Thomas Geanacopoulos v. Philip Morris USA Inc., Civil Action No. 98-6002-BLS1, in the Massachusetts Superior Court.
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53 thoughts onMarlboro Lights Class Action Settlement Checks Mailed
I know Damon well I filled out for this class action but, it’s just mind boggling how a lot of them the settlement checks don’t come. I will be checking into this B’S. It’s real funny but, I know for a FACT that I filled out for this one and to my avail, that’s right…. NOTHING…. But, I’ll see.
I never received a second check
Is EVERYONE Getting A 2nd Check ? Got the first check last year couple hundred bucks so what would the amount of 2nd Check be in NY state ?
I just recieved a second check. My first one was 556.00 today I got 2,245.50
Never got the 2nd Check in NY State where can people call to find out why when they got the 1 rst check ?
I filed a claim and never received anything either. A lot of people filed claims and have never smoked. I am curious how that is fair.
My grandfather also filed a claim and has yet to receive his. I had contacted the administrator multiple times and said that they found the claim and it would be sent out in a few weeks. This was back in late April last year and still no claim. I tried to contact them again and the email I sent them came back to me as not deliverable. Did they close up shop without giving all claims due. It seems a little fishy that the would close down all communications when there are still some claims out there that have yet to be sent to the claimants.
I DIDNT GET ANYTHING, I LIVED IN NJ BUT WORKED IN NYC AND FILED A CLAIM , THATS NOT FAIR
You should contact the settlement administrator to inquire about the status of your claim: http://malightssettlement.com/contact-us/.
I’m not satisfied with what I received
I never got a check I filed my claim Years ago… I can’t get into my email that I used
court approved notice from attys went out to claimants who received payments in the 1st round saying saying there was $2.2M remaining in the settlement fund that was supposed to be distributed to claimants who cashed their checks in the 1s round but they find it “economically unfeasible” because the cost to administer the remaining funds would out weigh the fund balance. TRANSLATION: THE ATTORNEYS AND CLAIM ADMINISTRATOR WANTS MOST OF IT and whats left, will be donated.
But you can object (More details at marlborolightsclass.com)
If you wish to appear and present your objection to the determination by the Court that the administrative expenses make distribution of the net remainder unfeasible, you must submit your Notice of Intent to appear and present your objection to Class Counsel on or before November 1, 2017. THE NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPEAR AND PRESENT YOUR OBJECTION TO THE FEASIBILITY DETERMINATION SHALL NOT BE MAILED TO THE PULASKI COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK NOR TO THE COURT. ANY NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPEAR AND PRESENT YOUR OBJECTION TO THE FEASIBILITY DETERMINATION MAILED DIRECTLY TO THE PULASKI COUNTY CLERK OR TO THE COURT SHALL NOT BE RECOGNIZED OR ADDRESSED.
I never received anything and we’re in October ?
I’m not happy with the amount I’ve received $300 I thought I’d receive $3000!!