Bumble Auto-Renewal Class Action Settlement

UPDATE 2:

• Claimants reported receiving payments of up to $258.23 as of March 4, 2021.
• Congratulations to everyone who made a claim and got paid!

UPDATE:

• The Bumble Auto-Renewal Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on December 18, 2020.
• Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.

Users of the Bumble dating app may be able to get as much as $129 from a $22.5 million class action settlement resolving auto-renewal claims.

There are two sets of Class Members: California consumers who were charged for an auto-renewal of a Bumble Boost subscription between Nov. 13, 2014 and July 15, 2020; and a nationwide Class of consumers who purchased the Bumble Boost between Nov. 13, 2014 and July 15, 2020.

In 2018 a pair of class action lawsuits accused the makers of the Bumble dating app of failing to inform users about their legal right to cancel their subscription to a “Boost” program. The complaints alleged that the Bumble Boost subscription violated California state auto renewal laws, as well as dating service laws in New York.

The plaintiffs claimed they and other Class Members subscribed to the Bumble Boost premium service through the Bumble dating app. Fees for the service allegedly ranged from between $8.99 to $139.99, depending on the length of the “boost,” one week to six months.

The plaintiffs said the Terms of Service for Bumble Boost did not clearly indicate the subscription would be renewed automatically unless the user cancelled. Additionally, Bumble allegedly made it difficult to cancel the Boost subscription.

Further, the terms of the subscription made it impossible to get a refund, alleged one of the class action lawsuits, a further violation of California law.

The makers of the Bumble dating app, Bumble Trading Inc. and Bumble Holding Ltd., “vigorously” deny the allegations, but have agreed to pay $22.5 million as a part of a class action settlement.

In addition, the app developers have agreed to change the Terms and Conditions of the Bumble Boost subscription, including:

• Informing users nationwide of their right to cancel the subscription and their ability to get a refund within three days of making the initial purchase;
• Informing users their subscription will renew automatically unless the user cancels a minimum of 24 hours before the date of renewal;
• Sending users  a confirmation email clearly describing the cancellation process; and
• The flow of subscription purchases will clearly indicate that they flow directly to Bumble and not a separate platform.

Under the terms of the settlement, Class Members are entitled to one or both cash awards. Nationwide Class Members will likely receive between $21 and $44 for each claim. California Class Members will receive an additional payment, bringing the total of each valid claim to between $64 and $129.

Those who are members of both Classes are eligible to make claims for both cash awards. The final award amount will depend on the number of claims submitted, with nationwide Class Members claims capped at $100.

To make a claim in the Bumble dating app class action settlement, Class Members must submit a claim form online or by mail. Class Members who are members of both the nationwide and California Classes must submit a combined claim form to take part.

Claim forms require a Claim Number, available on the notice postcard or email. Class Members who did not receive notice will need to provide the email address and phone number associated with their Bumble account. Claim forms must be submitted by Nov. 23, 2020, and payments will be sent no sooner than March 1, 2021.

The deadline to opt out of or object to the Bumble class action settlement is Nov. 13, 2020. The final hearing is scheduled for Dec. 16, 2020.

Who’s Eligible

There are two sets of Class Members:

• A nationwide class of consumers who purchased the Bumble Boost between Nov. 13, 2014 and July 15, 2020.
• California consumers who were charged for the auto-renewal of a Bumble Boost subscription. California consumers must have purchased the subscription between Nov. 13, 2014 and July 15, 2020 and are also eligible for the nationwide class.

Potential Award

Up to $129.

• Nationwide Class Members will likely receive between $21 and $44 for each claim, but may receive as much as $100
• California Class Members can take part in both settlement claims and will likely receive between $64 and $129

Proof of Purchase

Claim forms require a Claim Number, available on the notice postcard or email.

Class Members who did not receive notice will need to provide the email address and phone number associated with their Bumble account.

Claim Form

CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »

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

11/23/2020

Case Name

King, et al. v. Bumble Trading Inc., et al., Case No. 5:18-cv-06868-NC, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Final Hearing

12/16/2020

Settlement Website

BumbleBoostSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Bumble Boost Settlement
c/o JND Legal Administration
P.O. Box 91166
Seattle, WA 98111
[email protected]
1-888-383-0346

Class Counsel

Grace E. Parasmo
Yitzchak H. Lieberman
PARASMO LIEBERMAN LAW

David C. Parisi
Suzanne Havens Beckman
PARISI & HAVENS LLP

Defense Counsel

Michael G. Rhodes
Kyle C. Wong
COOLEY LLP

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