Tampa Bay Lightning Text Message Class Action Settlement

UPDATE: On July 13, 2020, TCA viewers started receiving checks in the mail worth $24.81 from the Tampa Bay Lightning TCPA class action settlement. Congratulations to everyone who filed a claim and got PAID.

The Tampa Bay Lightning NHL team has agreed to pay nearly $2.3 million to resolve allegations that their fans received unsolicited text messages.

The settlement benefits people who were sent at least one text message in connection with the Tampa Bay Lightning Bolts Insider Text Club after texting a keyword to the short code 61873.

Plaintiff Bryan Hanley claimed in his class action that he and other consumers received unsolicited text messages from the Lightning Bolts as a part of the team’s Insider Text Club. These texts were allegedly sent to consumers after they texted a keyword to the short code number.

Although the Lightning fans had sent a keyword to the short code, they claimed they had not consented to receiving further text messages from the sports team. According to Hanley, these texts violated the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).

Tampa Bay Sports and Entertainment LLC, the operator of the Tampa Bay Lightning, has not admitted any wrongdoing under the TCPA but has agreed to resolve the claims against them with a settlement worth up to $2.25 million. The settlement will start at $1.4 million and will be increased depending on the number of claims filed.

Under the settlement, Class Members will reportedly be able to collect a proportional share of the net settlement fund. Each payment is estimated to be around $45, but this may change depending on the number of claims filed and the amount collected for fees and costs.

In order to benefit from the settlement, Class Members need to file a valid claim by June 8, 2020. The deadline for exclusion is March 9, 2020. The deadline for objection is March 23, 2020.

Who’s Eligible

People who were sent at least one text message in connection with the Tampa Bay Lightning Bolts Text Club after texting a keyword to the short code 61873.

Potential Award

Proportional share of the net settlement fund, estimated to be around $45.

Proof of Purchase

N/A

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

6/8/2020

Case Name

Bryan Hanley v. Tampa Bay Sports and Entertainment LLC, Case No. 28:19-CV-00550-CEH-CPT, in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida Tampa Division

Final Hearing

4/7/2020

UPDATE: The Tampa Bay Lightning Text Message Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on April 7, 2020. Please note that claims will not be paid until after the claim deadline has passed. Top Class Actions will continue to provide updates as we learn more

Settlement Website

www.TBSETextMessageSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

TBSE Text Message Settlement
c/o Settlement Administrator
1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA 19103
info@TBSETextMessageSettlement.com
1-855-598-3224

Class Counsel

David P. Milian
Ruben Conitzer
CAREY RODRIGUEZ MILIAN GONYA LLP

Defense Counsel

Eric J. Troutman
SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS US LLP

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