Tampa Bay Lightning Phone Text Message Class Action Settlement - Up to $45.00 - June 08, 2020
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The Tampa Bay Lightning NHL team has agreed to pay nearly $2.3 million to resolve allegations that their fans received unsolicited text messages.The settlement benefits people who were sent at least one text message in connection with the Tampa Bay Lightning Bolts Insider Text Club after texting a keyword to the short code 61873.
Plaintiff Bryan Hanley claimed in his class action that he and other consumers received unsolicited text messages from the Lightning Bolts as a part of the team’s Insider Text Club. These texts were allegedly sent to consumers after they texted a keyword to the short code number.
Although the Lightning fans had sent a keyword to the short code, they claimed they had not consented to receiving further text messages from the sports team. According to Hanley, these texts violated the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
Tampa Bay Sports and Entertainment LLC, the operator of the Tampa Bay Lightning, has not admitted any wrongdoing under the TCPA but has agreed to resolve the claims against them with a settlement worth up to $2.25 million. The settlement will start at $1.4 million and will be increased depending on the number of claims filed.
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Under the settlement, Class Members will reportedly be able to collect a proportional share of the net settlement fund. Each payment is estimated to be around $45.00, but this may change depending on the number of claims filed and the amount collected for fees and costs.
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In order to benefit from the settlement, Class Members need to file a valid claim by June 8, 2020. The deadline for exclusion is March 9, 2020. The deadline for objection is March 23, 2020.
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Who’s Eligible
People who were sent at least one text message in connection with the Tampa Bay Lightning Bolts Text Club after texting a keyword to the short code 61873..
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Potential Award
Proportional share of the net settlement fund, estimated to be around $45.00.
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Proof of Purchase
N/A
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Claim Form - CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »
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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.
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Claim Form Deadline
6/8/2020
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Case Name
Bryan Hanley v. Tampa Bay Sports and Entertainment LLC, Case No. 28:19-CV-00550-CEH-CPT, in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida Tampa Division
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Final Hearing
4/7/2020
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Settlement Website
www.TBSETextMessageSettlement.com
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Claims Administrator
TBSE Text Message Settlement
c/o Settlement Administrator
1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA 19103
info@TBSETextMessageSettlement.com
1-855-598-3224
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