Rauner Campaign Automated Calls $1M Class Action Settlement

Individuals who received pre-recorded phone calls from the Bruce Rauner campaign as he was running for Illinois governor may be eligible to benefit from a $1 million class action settlement.

The Class consists of any person or entity in the United States to whom the defendants placed or caused to be placed one or more phone calls or ringless voicemail messages directed to a number assigned to a cellphone service using an automatic telephone dialing system or artificial or prerecorded voice between March 23, 2014, to May 13, 2021.

Lead plaintiff Peter Garvey alleged the Rauner campaign placed these automated calls without prior consent, in violation of the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).

The Rauner campaign has allegedly placed the calls since his first campaign for Illinois governor in 2014, the Rockford Register Star reported.

Bruce Rauner served as governor from 2015 to 2019, according to the National Governors Association.

The Rauner campaign denies it has done anything wrong but has agreed to the settlement. The Court has not ruled in favor of either party in this case.

The payment amount for each Class Member will depend on the number of valid claims filed.

Each Class Member will receive an equal share of the settlement fund after attorneys’ fees and other expenses are paid.

Claim forms may be submitted online, via email, or through the mail.

A final approval hearing will be held Sept. 7, 2021.

Those who wish to exclude themselves from or object to the settlement must do so by Aug. 11, 2021.

The deadline to file a claim is also Aug. 11, 2021.

Who’s Eligible

Any person or entity in the United States to whom the defendants placed or caused to be placed one or more phone calls or ringless voicemail messages directed to a number assigned to a cellphone service using an automatic telephone dialing system or artificial or prerecorded voice between March 23, 2014, to May 13, 2021.

Potential Award

TBD.

• The payment amount for each Class Member will depend on the number of valid claims filed.
• Each Class Member will receive an equal share of the settlement fund after attorneys’ fees and other expenses are paid.

Proof of Purchase

No proof of purchase is required for this settlement.

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

08/11/2021

Case Name

Peter Garvey, et al. v. Citizens for Rauner Inc., et al., Case No. 18-cv-07919 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Final Hearing

09/07/2021

Settlement Website

CitizensForRaunerTCPASettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Garvey v. Citizens For Rauner Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 43434
Providence, RI 02940-3434
Admin@CitizensForRaunerTCPASettlement.com
1-855-786-0988

Class Counsel

John Sawin
SAWIN LAW LTD.

Defense Counsel

Jordan P. Vick
SEYFARTH SHAW LLP

Shane Bradwell
O’HAGAN MEYER