GoDaddy TCPA Class Action Settlement

UPDATE: The GoDaddy TCPA Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on December 23, 2020. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.

GoDaddy has agreed to pay a settlement of $35 million to end claims that the internet domain registrar and web hosting company violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act by sending calls and texts without the recipient’s consent.

Class Members include individuals who received a phone call or text message on their cell phone from GoDaddy between Nov. 4, 2014 and Dec. 31, 2016. 

The GoDaddy TCPA class action lawsuit was filed Susan Drazen, Jason Bennett, and John Herrick. They alleged that they were some of numerous individuals who were inconvenienced by marketing text messages sent by GoDaddy. The plaintiffs state that these messages were sent without their permission.

According to the recipients, these messages were sent in violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. The plaintiffs explain that this federal law restricts how and when companies can send telemarketing messages to individuals. They note that the law requires a business to ask for the permission of a recipient before sending a message.

However, GoDaddy allegedly did not adhere to this requirement. The GoDaddy TCPA class action lawsuit notes that when a customer buys a product or service from GoDaddy, the company collects their telephone number. The company reportedly uses these collected numbers to make promotional calls and text messages. 

According to the consumers, these promotional messages and calls aim to sell additional or more expensive services to those who are already customers. Additionally, they say that the company uses this contact list to reach out to customers who are no longer customers. 

Customers did not consent to receive such calls, say the plaintiffs. They also state that the messages were sent using an autodialer, a technique prohibited by the TCPA.

GoDaddy denies these allegations, but agreed to settle the GoDaddy spam text class action lawsuit in the interest of avoiding the continued costs and risks of litigation. The consumers had agreed that settling with the company would be favorable to continuing litigation, as it gives Class Members an opportunity to gain some compensation that they would not have been able to receive if the case had gone to court and received an unfavorable verdict.

Class Members have a choice between a $150 merchandise credit voucher and a $35 cash check. The settlement website explains that the voucher award is freely transferable and can be used on any product or service from GoDaddy. The check will be mailed to Class Members if they choose this option. There is a limit of one claim per Class Member. Class Members may only receive one voucher or check.

To receive benefits, Class Members must submit a valid claim form by Oct. 7, 2020. To submit a claim online, Class Members must provide a unique ID or a phone number matching the one to which they received the alleged spam calls or messages.

Class Members who remain in the Class, whether or not they choose to collect benefits, will give up their right to pursue independent litigation against GoDaddy over the TCPA claims at issue. If Class Members want to retain their rights to pursue litigation, they can exclude themselves from the Class. The deadline for a Class Member to exclude themselves from the settlement is Aug. 31, 2020.

Class Members who do not like the terms of the settlement but wish to remain in the Class can write to the court and object to the settlement, and must do so by Aug. 31, 2020. Class Members are invited but not required to attend a fairness hearing on Dec. 14, 2020.

Who’s Eligible

Individuals who received a phone call or text message on their cell phone from GoDaddy between Nov. 4, 2014 and Dec. 31, 2016.

Potential Award

$150 voucher or $35 cash.

The settlement website explains that the voucher award is freely transferrable, and can be used on any product or service from GoDaddy. The check will be mailed to Class Members if they choose this option. There is a limit of one claim per Settlement Class Member. Class Members may only receive one voucher or check.

Proof of Purchase

To submit a claim online, Class Members must provide a unique ID or a phone number matching the one to which they received the alleged spam calls or messages.

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

10/7/2020

Case Name

Susan Drazen v. GoDaddy.com LLC, Case No. 1:19-cv-00563-KD-B, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama

Final Hearing

12/14/2020

Settlement Website

www.DrazenTCPASettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Drazen v. GoDaddy.com, LLC
c/o Epiq
P.O. Box 2730
Portland, OR 97208-2730
1-866-977-0753 (Toll-Free)

Class Counsel

John R. Cox
JRC LEGAL

Evan M. Meyers
Eugene Y. Turin
MCGUIRE LAW PC

Earl P. Underwood Jr.
UNDERWOOD & RIEMER PC

Philip A. Bock
David M. Oppenheim
Tod A. Lewis
BOCK, HATCH, LEWIS & OPPENHEIM LLC

Trinette G. Kent
KENT LAW OFFICES

Mark K. Wasvary
MARK K WASVARY PC

Michael McMorrow
MCMORROW LAW PC

Defense Counsel

COZEN O’CONNOR PC

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