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Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Class Action

Last verified October 8, 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 United States Bankruptcy Court, D. Delaware (No. 24-50128).

  1. September 6, 2024
    Case filed

What happened

A proposed class action against Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. was filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The nature of suit is 'Recovery of money/property - other,' indicating the plaintiff seeks to recover money or property from the defendant, though the specific allegations are not detailed in the available docket text. These are allegations in a newly filed case, not proven facts.

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 Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Class Action case?
No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed September 6, 2024 in the United States Bankruptcy Court, D. Delaware (No. 24-50128).What a class action lawsuit is →
Who are the attorneys in the Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Class Action?
For the plaintiffs: Tara C Pakrouh (Morris James LLP); Eric J. Monzo (Morris James LLP); Elana R Levine (AlderLaw, PC); Cortlan S. Hitch (Morris James LLP). For Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc.: Nancy H. Turner (Brown Rudnick LLP); Jonathan E. Richman (Brown Rudnick LLP); Daniel J. Healy, I (Brown Rudnick LLP); Stephen A. Best (Brown Rudnick LLP). From the public court docket.

Who's involved

Plaintiffs

  • Courtney Smith
  • Kelly Burke Hopkins
  • Carey Campbell
  • Heather Bundy
  • Jessica Stoeckeler
  • Matt Loze
  • Dara Cohen
  • David Ellender

+ 3 more

Defendants

  • John T. Young
  • Robert H. Warshauer
  • Bart Schwartz
  • Does 1-500
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • HPS Partners, LLC
  • Amy Newmark
  • William J. Rouhana, Jr.

+ 2 more

Counsel for plaintiffs

  • Tara C PakrouhMorris James LLP
    Represents Brian Skajem, Lisa Papatzimas, Erin Tuttle, David Ellender, Dara Cohen, Matt Loze, Jessica Stoeckeler, Heather Bundy, Carey Campbell, Kelly Burke Hopkins, Courtney Smith
    (302) 888-6800
  • Eric J. MonzoMorris James LLP
    Represents Brian Skajem, Lisa Papatzimas, Erin Tuttle, David Ellender, Dara Cohen, Matt Loze, Jessica Stoeckeler, Heather Bundy, Carey Campbell, Kelly Burke Hopkins, Courtney Smith
    (302) 888-6800
  • Elana R LevineAlderLaw, PC
    Represents Brian Skajem, Lisa Papatzimas, Erin Tuttle, David Ellender, Dara Cohen, Matt Loze, Jessica Stoeckeler, Heather Bundy, Carey Campbell, Kelly Burke Hopkins, Courtney Smith
    (310) 275-9131
  • Cortlan S. HitchMorris James LLP
    Represents Brian Skajem, Lisa Papatzimas, Erin Tuttle, David Ellender, Dara Cohen, Matt Loze, Jessica Stoeckeler, Heather Bundy, Carey Campbell, Kelly Burke Hopkins, Courtney Smith
    (302) 888-6988
  • Siena CerraMorris James LLP
    Represents Brian Skajem, Lisa Papatzimas, Erin Tuttle, David Ellender, Dara Cohen, Matt Loze, Jessica Stoeckeler, Heather Bundy, Carey Campbell, Kelly Burke Hopkins, Courtney Smith
    (302) 888-6800
  • Michael AlderAlderLaw, PC
    Represents Brian Skajem, Lisa Papatzimas, Erin Tuttle, David Ellender, Dara Cohen, Matt Loze, Jessica Stoeckeler, Heather Bundy, Carey Campbell, Kelly Burke Hopkins, Courtney Smith
    (310) 275-9131

Counsel for defendants

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