Green Dot unsolicited text message ads $3.3M class action settlement

Green Dot agreed to pay over $3.3 million to resolve class action lawsuit claims it contacted consumers with unsolicited text message advertisements.

The settlement benefits individuals who sent a “stop” message or otherwise opted out of receiving telemarketing text messages from Green Dot since April 20, 2017, but received one or more text messages regardless.

Green Dot is a banking company that offers checking, savings and other banking services. According to the company’s website, Green Dot has managed 67 million accounts to date from over 90,000 retail distribution locations.

According to a class action lawsuit, Green Dot illegally contacted consumers with text message ads despite explicit opt-out requests.

The plaintiff in the case says he received numerous text messages from Green Dot despite not having an account with the banking company. He allegedly contacted customer service and told them he should no longer be contacted. Despite this explicit request to opt out of text messages, Green Dot allegedly continued to contact the plaintiff with telemarketing messages. 

“Defendant’s unsolicited text messages caused Plaintiff harm, including invasion of privacy, aggravation, and annoyance,” the Green Dot spam text message class action lawsuit contends.

“Defendant’s call also inconvenienced Plaintiff, caused disruptions to Plaintiff’s daily life, caused Plaintiff to waste time dealing with Defendant’s unsolicited text message calls, used Plaintiff’s phone’s storage, and depleted Plaintiff’s phone’s battery.”

The telemarketing class action lawsuit claims that these texts violated the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), which requires companies to receive express written consent before contacting customers with telemarketing calls, texts and faxes.

Green Dot hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay $3.36 million to resolve these allegations.

Under the terms of the Green Dot text message settlement, class members can receive a cash payment of $48. All class members will receive an equal share of the net settlement fund, regardless of how many text messages they received. If the net settlement fund is not sufficient to provide $48 to each claimant, payments may be reduced. 

Any money that remains unclaimed after payments are distributed will revert back to Green Dot. 

The deadline for exclusion and objection was Sept. 26, 2022. 

The final approval hearing for the Green Dot text message settlement is scheduled for Oct. 25, 2022.

In order to receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by Nov. 9, 2022.

Who’s Eligible

Individuals who sent a “stop” message or otherwise opted out of receiving telemarketing text messages from Green Dot since April 20, 2017, but received one or more text messages regardless.

Potential Award

$48

Proof of Purchase

No proof of purchase applicable

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

11/09/2022

Case Name

Boardman v. Green Dot Corporation, Case No. 3:21-cv-1774, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina

Final Hearing

10/25/2022

Settlement Website

GreenDotSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Green Dot Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 8060
San Rafael, CA 94912-8060
info@greendotsettlement.com
844-494-0391

Class Counsel

Manuel S Hiraldo
HIRALDO PA

Defense Counsel

Whitney Smith
KELLE DRYE & WARREN LLP