Top Class Actions  |  April 27, 2020

Category: Closed Class Actions

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UPDATE: On Oct. 20, 2020, Western Dental consumers who received unsolicited text messages started receiving settlement checks worth $251.66! Congratulations to everyone who filed a claim and got PAID!


Western Dental and RevSpring agreed to pay a settlement of $9,700,000 to end claims that the company violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

Consumers had claimed that the business sent telemarketing text messages to recipients even after they had withdrawn their consent to receive the messages by texting “stop” in response.

The settlement provides benefits to those who received a text message to their phone from RevSpring’s TalkSoft platform regarding Western Dental, even after the customer sent RevSpring a text message containing the word “stop” in response the message. The message must have been sent within four years of Feb. 4, 2019 and March 13, 2020.

A class action lawsuit claimed that Western Dental and RevSpring violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act by sending telemarketing text messages to consumers even after they actively opted out.

According to the plaintiffs, when they opted out, they effectively withdrew their consent to receive the messages. Because the TCPA requires that businesses obtain express written consent to send messages, the plaintiffs say Western Dental and RevSpring violated the law.

Western Dental and RevSpring have not admitted any liability in the TCPA class action lawsuit, but agreed to end the claims in a settlement to avoid the costs and risks of continuing to litigate the issue.

Class Members are eligible for payments between $50 and $150, approximately. The payments will be distributed on a pro rata basis. Attorney fees and costs, Class Representative awards and other expenses will be covered by the settlement amount, and the remainder will be divided between Class Members.

To receive a payment from the settlement, Class Members must file a valid claim before June 12, 2020. Claim forms can be submitted via the website or by mail to the claims administrator.

Only one claim per telephone number can be validated and approved. A valid ID or the phone number to which the spam text was allegedly sent is required to file a claim.

Class Members who choose to remain in the settlement Class, whether or not they choose to submit a claim for benefits, will give up their rights to pursue independent litigation against Western Dental and RevSpring.

Consumers who wish to keep their rights to sue, and who wish to not benefit from the settlement can opt out from the settlement. The deadline to opt out is June 12, 2020, and must be done by mail.

Those who wish to remain in the settlement but who do not like the settlement’s terms can choose to object to the settlement. This can be done through the court’s filing system, by mail or in person. Objections must be filed or postmarked by June 12, 2020.

Class Members are also invited to attend a final hearing on July 17, 2020. If the settlement receives final approval, those Class Members who remained in the settlement and submitted valid claims for benefits will receive a settlement check by mail. Claimants are advised that it may take some time for them to receive their benefits, as the settlement may go through revisions and appeals, which can take time.

Who’s Eligible

Consumers who received a text message to their phone from RevSpring’s TalkSoft platform regarding Western Dental, even after the customer sent RevSpring a text message containing the word “stop” in response the message. The message must have been sent within four years of February 4, 2019 and March 13, 2020.

Potential Award

Between $50 and $150.

The payments will be distributed on a pro rata basis. Attorney fees and costs, Class Representative awards, and other expenses will be covered by the settlement amount, and the remainder will be divided between Class Members the exact amount of the payments has not yet been determined, but is anticipated to be between $50 and $150.

Proof of Purchase

A valid claim ID or the phone number to which the spam text was allegedly sent is required to file a claim.

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

6/12/2020

Case Name

Rachel Bulette v. Western Dental TCPA, Case No. 3:19-cc-00612-MMC, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Final Hearing

7/17/2020

Settlement Website
Claims Administrator

Western Dental Settlement Administrator
c/o Epiq
P.O. Box 4418
Portland, OR 97208-4418
info@WDSTCPASettlement.com
1-866-977-0903

Class Counsel

Avi R. Kaufman
Rachel E. Kaufman
KAUFMAN PA

Stefan Coleman
LAW OFFICES OF STEFAN COLEMAN

Defense Counsel

Not listed

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38 thoughts onWestern Dental Unsolicited Texts Class Action Settlement

  1. Willette logan says:

    Received check and tried cashing
    It bounced. What to do

  2. Larry Carson says:

    Add me class action lawsuit.

  3. Andrea Herrold says:

    How do I know if my check was mailed out to me? I filed a claim and have received anything??

  4. Karen says:

    I haven’t got mines yet in Northern California

    Some have thought today $250

  5. Teresa Gonzales says:

    Me and my husband both received checks in the amount of 250.00 today. 500.00 all together. Tried to post pics.

    1. Christy says:

      How did u cash ur check having problems cashing mine

    2. Myra B Quintana says:

      I got mine too what do you do next were you able to cash it out

  6. Nonya says:

    Something in the mail today in CA, but it doesn’t look like a check from the Informed Delivery envelope, will update later after received.

    1. Nonya says:

      Update, it’s not in the mail yet even though Informed Delivery said it should have been. Will update tomorrow hopefully.

      1. Nonya says:

        $251.66 each check. I received one check in separate envelopes for each child that got braces, what a wonderful surprise!

        1. Myra B Quintana says:

          Were u able to cash the check and where

  7. Jackson says:

    Something in the mail today CA

  8. Ana Gaspar says:

    I submitted my claim and I haven’t heard anything back yet it would be nice to know. Regarding western dental

    1. Amy says:

      The website is not online any more there e mail is not working and the phone number not working what the hill is going on they teak the money and run they say on there website the only way to receive payment is to have claim any one knows what’s going on or receive payment yet ?

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