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Penn Credit Corp. will pay $4.675 million in a class action settlement benefiting consumers who claim the company left them pre-recorded voicemail messages.

The settlement Class is made up of anyone who sent or received, without their consent, a pre-recorded voicemail message on their cellphone voicemail service from or on behalf of Penn Credit between April 30, 2015, and May 6, 2021.

Two Subclasses also have been established.

The Skip Trace Subclass is made up of consumers who received a pre-recorded voicemail message on their cellphone from or on behalf of Penn Credit in which that cell number was obtained using “skip tracing” or similar techniques between April 30, 2015, and May 6, 2021. 

Class Members who received a notice of the Penn Credit claim via email did so because Penn Credit called them during the relevant period, and they may fall into the above category.

The Non-Skip Trace Subclass includes individuals who are in the settlement Class but for whom Penn did not obtain a number via skip tracing or a similar technique. These Subclass Members are not eligible for compensation and retain the right to bring their own claims for damages.

A class action lawsuit had alleged the voicemails left by Penn Credit, or others on behalf of Penn, violated the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).

Penn Credit Corp. is an accounts receivables management firm specializing in collections, according to the company’s website.

Penn Credit denies all accusations of wrongdoing but has agreed to the settlement in order to avoid the risks and costs of litigation.

Skip Trace Subclass Members who file valid claim forms will receive a proportionate share of the settlement fund after attorneys’ fees and other expenses are paid.

If more than $50,000 remains in the fund after all payments are process, the settlement administrator will issue a second round of checks on a proportionate basis to Skip Trace Subclass Members who cashed their first-round check.

No Class Member will receive more than the maximum they could have received under the TCPA for a single call.

If money still remains in the fund, the balance will be paid to a charitable trust as agreed to by the parties involved and approved by the Court.

In addition to the monetary awards, under the terms of the settlement, all Class Members will receive injunctive relief relating to Penn Credit’s business practices. Penn has agreed, for the next 10 years, to improve its procedures concerning TCPA compliance, to not leave any pre-recorded messages on cellphones unless the company believes it has consent, and to revise its written TCPA procedures and training manuals, among other things.

A fairness hearing in the Penn Credit class action settlement is scheduled for Sept. 20, 2021.

The deadline to opt out of or object to the settlement is July 23, 2021.

Claims must be submitted no later than Aug. 6, 2021.

Who’s Eligible

The settlement Class is made up of anyone who sent or received, without their consent, a pre-recorded voicemail message on their cellphone voicemail service from or on behalf of Penn Credit between April 30, 2015, and May 6, 2021.

A Skip Trace Subclass is made up of consumers who received a pre-recorded voicemail message on their cellphone from or on behalf of Penn Credit in which that cell number was obtained using “skip tracing” or similar techniques between April 30, 2015, and May 6, 2021. 

Potential Award

Varies.

Skip Trace Subclass Members who file valid claim forms will receive a proportionate share of the settlement fund after attorneys’ fees and other expenses are paid. No Class Member will receive more than the maximum they could have received under the TCPA for a single call.

Proof of Purchase

No proof of purchase is required.

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

08/06/2021

Case Name

Guidry, et al. v. Penn Credit Corp., Civil Action No. 6:19-CV-1936-ORL-41LRH in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida,

Final Hearing

09/20/2021

Settlement Website
Claims Administrator

Penn Credit TCPA Class Action
P.O. Box 23680
Jacksonville, FL 32241
info@penncredittcpaclassaction.com
1-888-665-4545

Class Counsel

John Yanchunis
Octavio Gomez
Patrick A. Barthle II
MORGAN & MORGAN PA

Defense Counsel

Dale Golden
Jeff Albinson
GOLDEN SCAZ GAGAIN PLLC

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25 thoughts onPenn Credit Voicemails $4.675M Class Action Settlement

  1. Tanya LaVonne Kabore says:

    I never received mine and they’re calling me again

  2. Myrna Monllor says:

    Don’t received nothing

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