Intuit TurboTax Fake Tax Return Class Action Settlement

Consumers who had fraudulent tax returns filed in their name may be eligible for two years of free TransUnion credit monitoring under a Intuit TurboTax class action settlement.

Class Members eligible for this free service include anyone who had a fraudulent tax return filed in their name through Intuit TurboTax for tax years 2014, 2015, or 2016.

The recent settlement resolves class action allegations against Intuit which accused the company of failing to protect consumers information and prevent fraudulent tax activities.

The Inuit TurboTax class action was filed in 2015 by plaintiffs who allegedly had fraudulent tax returns filed in their name through the TurboTax service.

“For years, Intuit has knowingly maintained lax authentication and security protocols that fall below industry standards, allowing fraudsters to easily open fake TurboTax accounts and file fraudulent tax returns through TurboTax in innocent taxpayers’ names,” the Intuit class action lawsuit states.

The plaintiffs claim that Intuit knew that its security was deficient but chose to sacrifice this in order to obtain millions of dollars in tax preparation fees.

The Intuit class action lawsuit alleges that Class Members have experienced actual financial harm as they have had to pay for credit monitoring and identity theft protection as well as having their tax refunds delayed.

After years of litigation, Intuit and the plaintiffs agreed to settle the TurboTax class action in October 2018.

Intuit does not admit any wrongdoing by settling the TurboTax class action lawsuit, and the settlement provides a path for both parties to resolve the claims.

The nonmonetary settlement will provide free monitoring to the estimated 915,000 affected consumers but will not compensate individuals for expenses related to fraudulent Intuit TurboTax return filings.

Intuit has also adopted “numerous security measures” to prevent further fraudulent activity, according to the Intuit TurboTax settlement website.

Although the settlement does not provide monetary relief, it allows consumers to pursue compensation for expenses separately.

Class counsel has asked for $2.8 million as compensation for attorneys’ fees, costs, and expenses. The settlement also asks for $5,000 awards for each of the six named plaintiffs to reward them for their contributions to the litigation process.

Consumers are not required to file a Claim Form to participate in the settlement, but must enroll for Intuit TurboTax credit monitoring by Jan. 22, 2019.

Who’s Eligible

Consumers who had a fraudulent tax return filed by someone else using Intuit TurboTax for tax years 2014, 2015, or 2016.

Potential Award

Two years of free TransUnion Credit Monitoring Services.

Proof of Purchase

N/A

Claim Form

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NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

4/12/2019   UPDATED

Case Name

In re: Intuit Data Litigation, Case No. 15-cv-1778-EJD, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Final Hearing

5/9/2019   UPDATED 

UPDATE: The Intuit TurboTax Fake Tax Return Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on May 13, 2019. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.

Settlement Website

www.IntuitDataLitigation.com

Claims Administrator

In re: Intuit Data Litigation
c/o JND Legal Administration
PO Box 91348
Seattle, WA 98111
1-833-288-5308
info@IntuitDataLitigation.com

Class Counsel

Micheal W. Sobol
LEIFF CABRASER HEIMANN & BERNSTEIN LLP

Steven W. Teppler
ABBOT LAW GROUP PA

Joseph J. Siprut
SIPRUT PC

Ariana J. Tadler
MILBERG TADLER PHILLIPS GROSSMAN LLP

Mark S. Goldman
GOLDMAN SCARLATO & PENNY PC

Defense Counsel

Rodger R. Cole
Chieh Tung
Alexis Caloza
FENWICK & WEST LLP