Rolling Stone Magazine lifetime subscription class action settlement

Penske Media Corp. agreed to a class action settlement to resolve claims it breached contracts for “lifetime” subscriptions to Rolling Stone Magazine by switching subscribers from printed versions to a digital version of the magazine.

The Rolling Stone settlement benefits individuals who live in the United States and previously purchased a “lifetime” subscription to Rolling Stone Magazine.

The plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit claim that Penske Media violated the California Consumers Legal Remedies Act by switching lifetime subscribers from printed versions of Rolling Stone Magazine to digital versions.

Penske Media is a media, entertainment and data company that owns several brands, including Rolling Stone.

Under the terms of the Rolling Stone subscription class action settlement, class members have the opportunity to continue receiving the printed edition of their Rolling Stone Magazine subscription for as long as printed editions of the magazine subscription continue to be published during their lifetime.

Class members also have the opportunity to receive two years of access to RollingStone.com at no cost.

Class members who previously requested and are currently receiving the print edition of Rolling Stone Magazine will continue to receive the print edition and may also claim the two years of access to RollingStone.com.

There is no deadline to submit a claim. Class members who do nothing will remain part of the settlement but will not receive any benefits unless they opt in by providing their name, mailing address and email address.

Class members who wish to opt out of the Rolling Stone settlement must do so by June 26, 2026.

The deadline to object to the class action settlement is July 11, 2026.

A final approval hearing in the Rolling Stone settlement is scheduled for Aug. 7, 2026.

Who’s Eligible

The Rolling Stone class action settlement benefits individuals who live in the United States and previously purchased a “lifetime” subscription to Rolling Stone Magazine.

Potential Award

Continued delivery of print editions of Rolling Stone Magazine and two years of free access to RollingStone.com.

Proof of Purchase

You only need to provide your name, mailing address and email address to opt in.

Claim Form

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

N/A

Case Name

Krivin v. Penske Media Corp., Case No. 2:25-cv-05803, in the United States District Court for the Central District of California

Final Hearing

08/07/2026

Settlement Website

Subscribe.Rollingstone.com/RS-Settlement

Claims Administrator

Settlement Administrator
800-552-3632
[email protected]

Class Counsel

Timothy N. Mathews
CHIMICLES SCHWARTZ KRINER & DONALDSON-SMITH LLP

Defense Counsel

William A. Delgado
DTO LAW