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Verde Energy has agreed to pay up to $5 million to resolve claims stating they violated TCPA by placing unsolicited robocalls.

The settlement will benefit individuals who received a robocall from Verde Energy which used a pre-recorded or artificial voice between Oct. 16, 2013 and Feb. 14, 2019.

Plaintiffs filed their class action against Verde Energy in November 2015. According to the plaintiffs, the energy company placed unsolicited calls to consumers using an automatic dialing system, pre-recorded voice, and/or artificial voice.

“In Defendant’s overzealous attempt to market its services, it placed (and continues to place) phone calls to consumers who never provided consent to call and to consumers having no relationship with the defendant,” the plaintiffs’ Verde Energy class action lawsuit alleged.

“Defendant knowingly made (and continues to make) these telemarketing calls without the prior express written consent of the call recipients.”

The class action claimed that Verde Energy’s phone calls violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). This federal law protects consumers from harassing telemarketing behaviors including unsolicited calls which use an automatic dialer or pre-recorded/artificial voice.

Verde Energy has not admitted any wrongdoing under TCPA but agreed to settle the claims against them by funding a settlement worth up to $5 million.
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TCPA meaning: Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 was passed by the United States Congress in 1991 and signed into law by President George H. W. Bush as Public Law 102-243. It amended the Communications Act of 1934. The TCPA is codified as 47 U.S.C. § 227. The TCPA restricts telephone solicitations and the use of automated telephone equipment. The TCPA limits the use of automatic dialing systems, artificial or prerecorded voice messages, SMS text messages, and fax machines. It also specifies several technical requirements for fax machines, autodialers, and voice messaging systems—principally with provisions requiring identification and contact information of the entity using the device to be contained in the message.

Under the settlement, Class Members can collect a cash payment. The exact payment amounts will depend on the number of claims filed.

In order to receive benefits from the Verde Energy class action lawsuit, Class Members must file a valid claim form online by April 13, 2020. The deadline for exclusion and objection is also April 13, 2020. The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for May 27, 2020
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Who’s Eligible
Individuals who received a call from Verde Energy which used a pre-recorded or artificial voice between Oct. 16, 2013 and Feb. 14, 2019.

Potential Award
Varies, cash payment amounts will depend on the net settlement and the number of claims filed.

Proof of Purchase
Notice ID and conformation code required to submit a claim form.**
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CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »
https://edpatcpasettlement.com/submit-claim.php
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NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
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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
4/13/2020

Case Name
Schley v. Verde Energy USA Inc., Case No. 2:17-cv-00887-WB, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
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Final Hearing
5/27/2020
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Settlement Website
EdpatcpaSettlement.com/
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Claims Administrator
VERDE Settlement
1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA 19103
info@Edpatcpasettlement.com
(844) 940-1884
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**Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay up to $6.3 million to resolve claims that its Infants’ Tylenol was deceptively packaged as being uniquely formulated for babies.

The settlement will benefit consumers who purchased Johnson & Johnson Infants’ Tylenol between Oct. 3, 2014 and Jan. 6, 2020.

The Infants’ Tylenol class action lawsuit claimed that the pain reliever was marketed to new parents by including text references to “infants” along with a picture of a mother holding her child. These representations allegedly caused consumers to believe that the medicine was specially created for infants.

However, the plaintiffs say these representations were false. In fact, Infants’ Tylenol allegedly contained liquid acetaminophen that was the same concentration found in Children’s Tylenol. The misrepresentations reportedly caused consumers to overpay for the medication based on their belief that the pain reliever was special or unique.

Johnson & Johnson, the manufacturer of Tylenol, has denied any wrongdoing. According to the company, Infants’ Tylenol is associated with safety features for infants such as a syringe for safe dosing practices. However, the company has agreed to pay into a $6.315 million settlement to resolve the claims against them.

The Infants’ Tylenol class action settlement will provide $2.15 to consumer for every 1 or 2 fl. oz. bottles purchased. If a Class Member can provide proof of purchase (receipts, etc.), they can collect an unlimited number of bottles. If a Class Member does not provide proof of purchase, they can collect up to seven bottles for a maximum payment of $15.05.

In order to benefit from the Infants’ Tylenol class action settlement, Class Members need to file a valid Claim Form by April 13, 2020. The deadline for exclusion and objection is also April 13, 2020. The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for May 11, 2020.

Who’s Eligible
Class Members include all U.S. residents who bought Johnson & Johnson Infants’ Tylenol between Oct. 3, 2014 and Jan. 6, 2020.

Potential Award
$2.15 per bottle.

Class Members can file a claim for up to seven bottles of Infants’ Tylenol without proof of purchase for a total of $15.05. Those consumers who can provide receipts may claim an unlimited number of bottles.

Proof of Purchase
Not required, but those Class Members who can provide a receipt or other documentation with their Claim Form are not limited to the number of bottles they can claim.

CLAIM FORM CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »
https://kccsecure.com/infantstylenolsettlement/Claimant/UnknownClaimForm
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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.

Claim Form Deadline
4/13/2020

Case Name
Rony Elkies, et al. v. Johnson & Johnson Services Inc., et al., Case No. 2:17-cv-07320, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Final Hearing
5/11/2020

Settlement Website
InfantsTylenolSettlement.com

Claims Administrator
Infant’s Tylenol Settlement Administrator
c/o KCC Class Action Services LLC
P.O. Box 43511
Providence, RI 02940-3511
1-866-458-2108**
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Macy’s has reached a $257,500 settlement deal with customers, ending claims that the company did not do enough to protect against a data breach.

The settlement offers remedy for consumer injury allegedly caused by the data breach that occurred between May 1, 2018 and June 11, 2018.

Class Members eligible for the Macy’s data breach class action settlement include customers who live in the United States and received a notification in July 2018 from Macy’s, regarding unauthorized activity that resulted from the cyber attack.

Plaintiff Anna Carroll filed the Macy’s data breach class action in 2018. She claimed that she made multiple purchases with her online Macys.com account and the company notified her on June 7, 2019 that her information had been compromised in a data breach.

According to Carroll, she was informed that a third party had likely gained access to the personal information linked to her account, including name, birthday, credit card number, and contact information.

She says that she and many other customers were financially injured because they are now vulnerable to identity theft.

Macy’s denies the customers’ claims, but agreed to settle the Macy’s class action to avoid the continued costs and risks of litigation.

The Macy’s data breach class action settlement deal notes that two types of payments are available to Class Members who submit claims for benefits by April 6, 2020, including:

Reimbursement for documented expense related to the cyber attack, up to $1,500
Reimbursement for undocumented time spent attempting to recover from the cyber attack, up to 2 hours at $15/hr, for a total of $30
Class Members who accept these class action settlement benefits waive their rights to pursue legal action against Macy’s over this issue.

Those who wish to be excluded from the settlement Class will not receive payment but they retain their rights to pursue independent legal action against Macy’s regarding the data breach. Exclusion requests must be submitted by Jan. 7, 2020.

Class Members may object to the Macy’s data breach class action settlement, and can write to the Court explaining why they object to the settlement deal. The deadline for objection is also Jan. 7, 2020 for electronic submissions or Jan. 3, 2020 for mailed objections.

Those consumers who do nothing will receive no payment, and will waive their rights to pursue legal action against Macy’s over the cyber attack.

Class Members are also welcome to attend the hearing on April 30, 2020, where they can share opinions with the Court about the settlement deal.

Under the terms of the settlement agreement, claims are capped at $192,500, and the the total amount of the settlement fund will not exceed $257,500, including attorneys’ fees, administrative fees, and named plaintiff awards.
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Who’s Eligible
Class Members eligible for the Macy’s data breach class action settlement include customers who live in the United States and received a notification in July 2018 from Macy’s regarding unauthorized activity that resulted from the cyber attack.
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Potential Award
Up to $1,500.
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The Macy’s data breach class action settlement notes that two types of payments are available to Class Members who submit valid Claim Forms, including the following:
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Reimbursement for documented expense related to the cyber attack, up to $1,500
Reimbursement for undocumented time spent attempting to recover from the cyber attack, up to 2 hours at $15.00/hr, for a total of $30.00
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Proof of Purchase
Documents that prove out-of-pocket losses occurred due to the Macy’s data breach.
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CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »
https://kccsecure.com/MCOMsettlement/Claimant/UnknownClaimForm
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NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
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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
April 06, 2020
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Case Name
Anna Carroll v. Macy’s Inc., et al., Case 2:18-cv-01060-RDP, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
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Final Hearing
4/30/2020
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Settlement Website
www.MCOMsettlement.com
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Claims Administrator
Macy’s Cyber Attack
c/o KCC Class Action Services LLC
P.O. Box 43499
Providence, RI 02940-3499
1-866-580-1705
info@MCOMsettlement.com
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A $195,000 Quest class action settlement will resolve claims that a 2016 data breach compromised the information of thousands of patients.

The settlement benefits individuals whose information was obtained by an unauthorized third party in the 2016 Quest data breach.

The Quest data breach reportedly took place in November 2016 when unauthorized users gained access to Quest Diagnostics’ MyQuest application.

As a result of the data breach, the information of around 34,000 patients was allegedly compromised. Exposed data reportedly included names, dates of birth, telephone numbers, and even lab results including HIV results.

Plaintiffs in the Quest data breach class action claimed that the company failed to protect consumer information from being compromised. Additionally, the patients claimed that Quest did not provide “timely, accurate and adequate notice” of the data breach.

“Despite the fact that it was storing sensitive Private Information that it knew or should have known was valuable to and vulnerable to cyber attackers, Quest and its fellow Defendants failed to take adequate measures that could have protected user’s information,” the Quest class action lawsuit alleged.

Quest Diagnostics has not admitted any wrongdoing but has agreed to fund $195,000 in settlement payments to affected consumers.

The settlement provides up to $325 in compensation for individuals affected by the Quest data breach. Up to $250 can be collected per patient in compensation for actual monetary losses that resulted from the breach. An additional payment of $75 can be collected by patients who had their HIV test results compromised, regardless if actual monetary losses occurred.

In order to benefit from the settlement, Class Members must file a valid claim form by May 22, 2020. The deadline for exclusion and objection was Jan. 8, 2020. Final approval was granted to the settlement at the fairness hearing on Feb. 25, 2020.

Who’s Eligible
Individuals whose information was obtained by an unauthorized third party in the 2016 Quest data breach.

Potential Award
Up to $325.

Up to $250 is available to compensate actual monetary losses resulting from the Quest data breach. An additional $75 is available for patients who had HIV test results obtained in the Quest data breach.

Proof of Purchase
Class Member ID, sent with notice, is required to submit a claim form online.

Claim Form
CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »

A claim form can also be printed and mailed to the settlement administrator.

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

Claim Form Deadline
5/22/2020

Case Name
Morrow v. Quest Diagnostics Inc., Case No. 2:17-cv-00948-CCC-JBC, in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey

Final Hearing
2/25/2020

• Final approval of the settlement was granted on Feb. 25, 2020.

Settlement Website
www.MedicalDataSettlement.com

Claims Administrator
Morrow v. Quest Diagnostics Inc.
c/o Heffler Claims Group
P.O. Box 58214
Philadelphia, PA 19102
844-245-3767

Volkswagen has agreed to pay $57 million to settle a VW suspension class action lawsuit claiming that the company sold defective vehicles.

The VW suspension defect class action settlement benefits current or former owners and lessees of model year 2009 through 2017 Volkswagen CC vehicles.

The VW suspension class action lawsuit was filed by 16 customers who claimed that their Volkswagen CC vehicles possessed a suspension alignment problem that caused premature wear and tear on the tires.

According to the drivers, Volkswagen was aware of the problem but did not attempt to fix it, and represented the vehicle as free from defects.

Allegedly, Volkswagen charged drivers out-of-pocket to fix the problem. The Volkswagen suspension class action lawsuit went on to claim that the problem could not be solved by replacing the tires, as Volkswagen recommended to consumers.

Many of the drivers’ allegations were dismissed in September 2018, after a judge deemed several of the drivers’ arguments around limitation periods insufficient.

In agreeing to end the suspension problems class action lawsuit in a $57 million settlement, Volkswagen has not admitted wrongdoing. Rather, the company has agreed to settle to avoid the costs of continuing to litigate.

Class Members who submit valid claims with required supporting documentation may be eligible for reimbursement for some out-of-pocket tire expenses. These expenses must have occurred within 35,000 miles of use of the replaced tire.

**Class Members are limited to a maximum of $209 for each qualifying 235/45R17 replacement tire and $245 for each qualifying 235/40R18 replacement tire.

Additional reimbursement of up to $56 per rotation is also available for expenses incurred within 9,000 miles of tire replacement. Two free tire rotations from an authorized Volkswagen dealer may also be available for current owners and lessees.**

The deadline to submit a claim is April 25, 2020. Customers must support their claim for compensation with supporting documentation, such as repair records, receipts, proof of payment, and proof of compliance with maintenance requirements.

**The deadline for exclusion and objection is Dec. 30, 2019. The final approval hearing is scheduled for Jan. 27, 2020.

Who’s Eligible
Current or former owners and lessees of 2009 through 2017 model year Volkswagen CC vehicles.**

**Potential Award
Reimbursement for out-of-pocket tire expenses which occurred within 35,000 miles of use of the replaced tire. Up to $209 for each qualifying 235/45R17 replacement tire and up to $245 for each qualifying 235/40R18 replacement tire. Additional reimbursement of up to $56 per tire rotation for expenses incurred within 9,000 miles of tire replacement.

Two free tire rotations from an authorized Volkswagen dealer.**

**Proof of Purchase
Supporting documentation of repair expenses (repair records, receipts, proof of payment, proof of compliance with maintenance requirements, etc.)

Claim Form
CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »
https://www.tiresettlement.com/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

**Claim Form Deadline
4/25/2020

Case Name**
Wilson, et al. v. Volkswagen Group of America Inc., et al., Case No. 1:17-cv-23033, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Final Hearing
1/27/2020

UPDATE: The VW Suspension Defect Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on January 28, 2020. Please note that claims will not be paid until after the claim deadline passes.

Settlement Website
www.TireSettlement.com

Claims Administrator
Wilson v. Volkswagen
Claims Administrator – Epiq
P.O. Box 3266
Portland, OR 97208-3266
info@TireSettlement.com
1-855-964-0515

TikTok, Inc., the company behind TikTok, has agreed to pay $1.1 million to resolve claims that the app collected children’s personal information without parental consent.

If approved, the settlement would benefit all people who registered for or used TikTok, or its predecessor Musical.ly, while under the age of 13. The settlement would also benefit these individuals’ parents.

Plaintiffs Sherri LeShore and Laura Lopez filed their TikTok class action on behalf of their minor children in December 2019, alleging that the video app unlawfully gathers data from users under the age of 13.

Information gathered by the app reportedly included email addresses, phone numbers, full names, and any information the user included in their TikTok profile.

The plaintiffs argued that this data collection violated various federal and state laws including the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

The $1.1 million TikTok class action settlement was submitted by the plaintiffs to the court and received preliminary approval in December 2019.

The defendants in the case have denied and do not admit to any wrongdoing by settling the claims against them.

“Plaintiffs believe that this settlement—which partly arises out of COPPA violations and involves the unlawful collection of children’s personally identifiable information and/or viewing data without parental consent—represents the first settlement of its kind,” the plaintiffs noted in their TikTok class action settlement motion.

Under the settlement, Class Members will be able to receive payments estimated to be between $10 and $15. Exact payments amount will depend on the number of claims filed.

In order to benefit from the settlement, Class Members need to file a valid Claim Form by April 16, 2020. The deadline for exclusion and objection is March 17, 2020. The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for May 6, 2020.
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Who’s Eligible
All people who registered for or used TikTok, or its predecessor Musical.ly, while under the age of 13, along with these individuals’ parents.
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Potential Award
Between $10 and $15.
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Exact payment amounts will depend on the number of claims filed and the net settlement fund remaining after awards, costs, and fees are deducted.
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Proof of Purchase
N/A
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Claim Form
CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »
https://www.musicallyclassactionsettlement.com/submit-claim.php
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NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
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Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. All claims will be subject to fraud detection measures. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim, as all claims will be paid on a pro rata basis from the same fund. 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
4/16/2020
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Case Name
T.K., through her mother Sherri LeShore, et al. v. ByteDance Technology Co. Ltd., et al., Case No. 1:19-cv-07915, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
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Final Hearing
5/6/2020
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Settlement Website
www.MusicallyClassActionSettlement.com
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Claims Administrator
Settlement Administrator
c/o Musical.ly and/or TikTok Class Action
1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Info@MusicallyClassActionSettlement.com
(833) 934-1184

Playboy has agreed to pay $3.85 million to resolve claims that the entertainment company shared Michigan magazine subscribers’ information without consent.

The settlement benefits individuals with a Michigan street address who subscribed to a Playboy publication between Jan. 1, 2016 and July 30, 2016, excluding individuals who opted out of Playboy’s information sharing service.

Plaintiff Mark Kokoszki filed his Playboy magazine privacy class action lawsuit in February 2019. According to the plaintiff, Playboy Enterprises Inc. illegally shared magazine subscriber information with third parties without obtaining consumer consent.

Allegedly a third party can spend under $0.11 to receive a variety of information about Playboy subscribers. This information reportedly includes state, ZIP code, age, income, gender, and email address.

As a result of these purchases, third parties have sent a variety of junk mailings to Kokoszki. He says he received an influx of unwanted mail from “aggressive advertisers, political organizations, and nonprofits” as a direct result of Playboy sharing his information with third parties.
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“These harassing junk mailings received by Plaintiff Kokoszki are attributable to Playboy’s unauthorized rental, exchange, and/or disclosure of his Personal Reading Information,” the Playboy class action lawsuit claimed.
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Playboy allegedly violated Michigan consumers’ rights by repeatedly sharing their information. Kokoszki claimed that, by repeatedly sharing the information instead of outright selling the data away, the company secured significant profits as it repeatedly took advantage of its subscribers.
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“By renting, exchanging, or otherwise disclosing – rather than selling – its customers’ Personal Reading Information, Playboy is able to disclose the information time and time again to countless third parties,” the Playboy class action lawsuit alleged.
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The plaintiff claims that Playboy violates Michigan’s Preservation of Personal Privacy Act (PPPA) by sharing consumer information without consent.
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This law protects Michigan consumers from unwanted breaches of privacy, including the unauthorized sharing of personal reading information. Under the PPPA, consumers can collect around $5,000 in statutory damages per violation.
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Playboy did not admit any wrongdoing under Michigan’s PPPA, but agreed to resolve the claims against them in a $3.8 million class action settlement in February 2020. As a result of the settlement, Kokoszki and participating Class Members will release their claims against the company.
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Under the settlement, Class Members can collect an equal share of the net settlement fund. Class counsel estimates that Class Member payments will be around $220. However, exact payment amounts will vary depending on the number of eligible Class Members and the amount deducted in fees and costs.
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According to the settlement, the deal is a favorable outcome for the plaintiffs and “represents the best result ever achieved on a per-class member basis in an action brought under the Michigan Preservation of Personal Privacy Act (the ‘PPPA’).”
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Class Members who did not receive official notice of the settlement must file a valid claim form by April 13, 2020. Class Members are not required to file a valid claim form if they received notice directly from the settlement administrator.
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The deadline for exclusion and objection to the settlement is May 4, 2020. Class Members who wish to update their address on file with the settlement administrator can do so on the settlement website. The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for June 10, 2020.
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Who’s Eligible
Individuals with a Michigan street address who subscribed to a Playboy publication between Jan. 1, 2016 and July 30, 2016. Class Members are only eligible if they did not opt out of Playboy’s information sharing service.
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Potential Award
An equal share of the net settlement fund, estimated to be $220.
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Proof of Purchase
N/A
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Claim Form
CLICK LINK TO FILE A CLAIM »
https://secure.playboymagazinesettlement.com/
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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.
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Claim Form Deadline
4/13/2020
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Case Name
Kokoszki v. Playboy Enterprises Inc., Case No. 2:19-cv-10302-BAF-RSW, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
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Final Hearing
6/10/2020
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Settlement Website
www.PlayboyMagazineSettlement.com
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Claims Administrator
Playboy Magazine Settlement
c/o JND Legal Administration
PO Box 91350
Seattle, WA 98111
info@PlayboyMagazineSettlement.com
1-833-900-1639

In an effort to resolve TCPA claims against them, Checkers Drive In has agreed to a class action settlement to pay consumers who received unwanted text messages from the food company.

Class Members include anyone, nationwide, who got an advertising text message from or on behalf of Checkers or Rally’s between Dec. 21, 2013, to March 8, 2019.

The Checkers unwanted text class action lawsuit alleged that the fast food restaurant lured customers by offering free food if they texted a certain number. The lead plaintiff alleged that, after she texted that number to get a free cheeseburger, she was bombarded by 10 advertising messages from Checkers. The plaintiff said that only a single message offered her the opportunity to opt-out of the advertising messages.

According to the complaint, these Checkers and Rally’s text messages violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, or TCPA. Enacted in 1991, the TCPA limits the ability of advertisers to contact potential customers by phone and fax. The Act was updated to include prohibitions against advertising text messages. Failure to comply with the TCPA can lead to big fines for advertisers and the companies who hire them. Each violation can result in a $500 to $1,500 fine.

The Checkers unwanted text class action lawsuit alleged that consumers received these messages without providing prior permission, as required under the TCPA. The plaintiff accused Checkers of wasting her and other Class Members’ time, cell phone data, and battery.
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Checkers has denied any wrongdoing, but agreed to pay Class Members two $5 vouchers, good for purchases at any Checkers or Rally’s restaurants. The vouchers will be valid for one year. Further, Checkers has agreed to stop using its database of cell phone numbers to send further advertising text messages.
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To make a claim in the Checkers unwanted text class action settlement, Class Members must submit a claim form either online or by mail. The claim form must include the Class Members’ cell number that they used between Dec. 21, 2013 and March 8, 2019.
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Claim forms are due July 27, 2020. The deadline to opt out of or object to the Checkers unwanted text class action settlement is July 27, 2020. The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Aug. 26, 2020.
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Who’s Eligible
Consumers who received a Checkers or Rally’s advertising text message on their cell phone between Dec. 21, 2013, to March 8, 2019.
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Potential Award
$10.00 in Checkers or Rally’s vouchers.
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Proof of Purchase
Cell phone numbers used between Dec. 21, 2013 and March 8, 2019 must be provided on the claim form.
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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.
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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.
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Claim Form Deadline
7/27/2020
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Case Name
Yates v. Checkers Drive-in Restaurants Inc., et al., Case No. 1:17-cv-09219, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
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Final Hearing
8/26/2020
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Settlement Website
https://www.burgertcpasettlement.com/
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Claims Administrator
Burger TCPA Settlement
c/o JND Legal Administration
P.O. Box 91219
Seattle, WA 98111
1-844-908-0531

A settlement worth $12 million has been reached to settle claims that ASUS laptops are equipped with defective batteries.

The settlement benefits consumers who purchased an ASUS Rog Strix GL502VS or GL502VSK laptop between May 4, 2014 and Nov. 19, 2019.

Plaintiff Joseph Carlotti filed his ASUS class action lawsuit in May 2018, alleging that laptops manufactured by the company were equipped with a faulty battery that caused power problems and overheating issues.
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Carlotti reportedly experienced the defect after purchasing his laptop for a two month trip abroad. During that time, he allegedly felt heat emanating from the laptop and experienced poor graphics. Even after repairs and replacement, Carlotti says he continued to experience the defect which rendered the laptops inoperable.
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The ASUS class action lawsuit claimed that the defective battery results in several consequences such as battery draining even when the laptop is plugged in, performance issues while on low battery, and degradation of the battery.
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In mid-2019, ASUS agreed to a $11.9 million settlement to resolve the claims against them. The company did not admit any wrongdoing by settling the ASUS class action lawsuit.
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Under the settlement, Class Members can receive either a cash payment of up to $110 or an ASUS credit certificate worth up to $210.

The settlement also establishes an extended warranty for ASUS Rog Strix GL502VS laptops. More details regarding the extended warranty are available in the “Potential Award” section below.

In order to benefit from the settlement, Class Members need to file a valid Claim Form by April 3, 2020. The deadline for exclusion and objection is also April 3, 2020. The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for April 30, 2020.

Who’s Eligible
Consumers who purchased an ASUS Rog Strix GL502VS or GL502VSK laptop between May 4, 2014 and Nov. 19, 2019.
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Potential Award
Cash payment up to $110 or a credit certificate up to $210. Consumers who sent a complaint to ASUS before March 19, 2019 will automatically receive a credit certificate. These consumers do not have to submit a Claim Form to receive the credit but must file a claim in order to receive cash payments.
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Extended Warranty for ASUS Rog Strix GL502VS laptops. Repairs under warranty will be available through three years after the laptop purchase date, 90 days after final approval of the settlement, or 180 days after a prior replacement of the internal power supply and/or power adapter (whichever is latest). Consumers can obtain a qualifying repair by contacting ACI technical support at their toll-free number: 1-888-678-3688.
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Proof of Purchase
N/A
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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.
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Claim Form Deadline
4/3/2020
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Case Name
Carlotti, et al. v. ASUS Computer International, et al., Case No. 4:18-cv-03369, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
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Final Hearing
4/30/2020
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Settlement Website
www.ASUSLaptopSettlement.com

Claims Administrator
Carlotti v. ASUS Computer International, Inc. Claim Administrator
1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Info@ASUSLaptopSettlement.com
1-844-263-6122

The manufacturers of Grove Square Coffee have agreed to pay $25 million to settle class action claims that its single cup products meant to be used in Keurig machines contain instant coffee instead of ground coffee.

Alabama, California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee consumers who purchased Grove Square Coffee in the single cup version between Sept. 30, 2010 and Sept. 30, 2014, could get cash from this settlement.

The Grove Square Coffee class action alleges that Grove Square Coffee Light Roast, Grove Square Coffee Medium Roast, and Grove Square Coffee Dark Roast single cup products are made up of more than 96 percent instant coffee.

This lawsuit is about the packaging of Grove Square Coffee. Plaintiff’s allege that Grove Square Coffee, through its packaging of Grove Square Coffee, misled consumers into believing that Grove Square Coffee Light Roast, Grove Square Coffee Medium Roast, and Grove Square Coffee Dark Roast products for use in Keurig ® brewing machines contained premium, ground coffee when the products actually consisted of more than 96% instant coffee. Plaintiffs argue the Defendants violated various state consumer protection and unjust enrichment laws. The Defendants deny any wrongdoing and deny all of the allegations made in the lawsuit.

Under the terms of the Grove Square class action settlement, Class Members will receive between $25 and $275. Alabama consumers may file a claim for a maximum $100 payout; New York residents who file a valid claim can expect to receive $275; consumers in California, Illinois, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee can claim $25 per product up to three items for a maximum total of $75.

It is too late to opt out of the Grove Square Coffee class action settlement, but Class Members who wish to object to its terms must do so in writing no later than March 23, 2020.

The deadline to file a claim is May 7, 2020 and the final hearing will take place on April 21, 2020.

Who’s Eligible
Class Members include consumers who bought Grove Square Coffee in Alabama, California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee between Sept. 30, 2010 and Sept. 30, 2014.

Potential Award
$25 to $275.

Alabama Class Members will receive a maximum of $100 despite the number of Grove Square Coffee products purchased;
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New York Class Members will receive a maximum of $275 regardless of the amount of Grove Square Coffee products purchased;

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California, Illinois, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee Class Members will receive at least $25 per GSC products purchased, up to three products, for a total of $75.
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Proof of Purchase
Not required.

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
5/7/2020
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Case Name
Suchanek, et al. v. Sturm Foods Inc., et al., Case No. 3:11-cv-00565, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois

Final Hearing
4/21/2020

Settlement Website
InstantCoffeeLawsuit.com
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Claims Administrator
Suchanek v. Sturm Foods Inc. Settlement Administrator
c/o KCC Class Action Services LLC
P.O. Box 43223
Providence, RI 02940-3223
1-866-800-0337
info@InstantCoffeeLawsuit.com