Branch Messenger Contract Class Action
Last verified October 4, 2026Source: courtlistener-litigationHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
Still being litigated: the claims below are allegations, not findings, and there is no settlement, claim form or payout yet.
Where this case stands
In litigation
The case has been filed and is being fought in court. There is no settlement, no claim form and no payout yet; many class actions are dismissed or never certified.
Pending in the District Court, W.D. Tennessee (No. 2:24-cv-02785).
- October 17, 2024Case filed
What happened
A proposed class action against Branch Messenger Inc, apparently concerning contract claims related to the company's services. The docket text indicates the parties have filed an unopposed motion for preliminary approval of a settlement and a final approval hearing has been set. Specific allegations are not detailed in the provided entries.
Do you qualify?
No settlement exists yet, so there is nothing to file and no class definition to check. If the case settles, the settlement will define exactly who qualifies — watch this case and we'll let you know.
How to file
There is no claim to file yet. If this case reaches a settlement, a claim process will open — usually with an official settlement website and a filing deadline.
Common questions
- Can I file a claim in the Branch Messenger Contract Class Action case?
- No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed October 17, 2024 in the District Court, W.D. Tennessee (No. 2:24-cv-02785).What a class action lawsuit is →
- Who are the attorneys in the Branch Messenger Contract Class Action?
- For the plaintiffs: J. Gerard Stranch , IV (STRANCH, JENNINGS & GARVEY, PLLC); Randall Keith Pulliam (Carney Bates & Pulliam, PLLC); Joseph Henry (Hank) Bates , III (CARNEY BATES & PULLIAM, PLLC). For Branch Messenger Inc: Marc Shapiro (ORRICK HERRINGTON & SUTCLIFFE, LLP); Aravind Swaminathan (ORRICK, HERRINGTON & SUTCLIFFE LLP); Amisha R Patel (ORRICK, HERRINGTON & SUTCLIFFE LLP); Robert L. J. Spence , Jr (ROBERT L. J. SPENCE, JR.). From the public court docket.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- Teresa Faulkner
Defendants
- Evolve Bank & Trust
- Branch Messenger Inc
Counsel for plaintiffs
- J. Gerard Stranch , IVSTRANCH, JENNINGS & GARVEY, PLLCRepresents Teresa Faulkner42 tracked cases · $8.0M in disclosed settlementsgstranch@stranchlaw.com · (615) 254-8801
- Randall Keith PulliamCarney Bates & Pulliam, PLLCRepresents Teresa Faulkner18 tracked cases · $5.2M in disclosed settlementsrpulliam@cbplaw.com · (501) 312-8500
- Joseph Henry (Hank) Bates , IIICARNEY BATES & PULLIAM, PLLCRepresents Teresa Faulkner12 tracked cases · $22.3M in disclosed settlementshbates@cbplaw.com · (501) 312-8500
Counsel for defendants
- Marc ShapiroORRICK HERRINGTON & SUTCLIFFE, LLPRepresents Evolve Bank & Trust11 tracked casesmrshapiro@orrick.com · (212) 506-3521
- Aravind SwaminathanORRICK, HERRINGTON & SUTCLIFFE LLPRepresents Evolve Bank & Trust11 tracked casesaswaminathan@orrick.com · (206) 839-4300
- Amisha R PatelORRICK, HERRINGTON & SUTCLIFFE LLPRepresents Evolve Bank & Trust4 tracked casesapatel@orrick.com · (202) 339-8457
- Robert L. J. Spence , JrROBERT L. J. SPENCE, JR.Represents Branch Messenger Inc2 tracked casesrspence@spencepartnerslaw.com · (901) 312-9160
- Andrew B SchrackBUTLER SNOW LLPRepresents Evolve Bank & Trust5 tracked casesandrew.schrack@butlersnow.com · (901) 680-7353
- Daniel W. Van HornBUTLER SNOW LLPRepresents Evolve Bank & Trust5 tracked casesdanny.vanhorn@butlersnow.com · (901) 680-7331
- Gary D. Marts , Jr.Wright, Lindsey & JenningsRepresents Branch Messenger Inc2 tracked casesgmarts@wlj.com · (501) 212-1234
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From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.
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