HRB Tax Group Contract Class Action
Last verified September 30, 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. Missouri (No. 4:25-cv-00009).
- January 6, 2025Case filed
What happened
This appears to be a proposed class action against HRB Tax Group, Inc., a tax preparation company, apparently concerning contract-related claims. The nature of suit is listed as 'Contract: Other,' and the docket text reflects motion practice over arbitration before a joint stipulation of dismissal. The underlying allegations remain unproven and are described only as allegations in the filing.
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 HRB Tax Group Contract Class Action case?
- No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed January 6, 2025 in the District Court, W.D. Missouri (No. 4:25-cv-00009).What a class action lawsuit is →
- Who are the attorneys in the HRB Tax Group Contract Class Action?
- For the plaintiffs: J. Gerard Stranh , IV; Grayson Wells (Stranch, Jennings & Garvey, PLLC.); John F Garvey , Jr (Stranch, Jennings & Garvey PLLC). For HRB Tax Group, Inc.: Stacey R. Gilman (Berkowitz Oliver LLP-KCMO); Jennifer B. Wieland (Berkowitz Oliver LLP-KCMO). From the public court docket.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- William Buehring
Defendants
- HRB Tax Group, INC.
Counsel for plaintiffs
- J. Gerard Stranh , IVRepresents William Buehring3 tracked casesgstranch@stranchlaw.com · (615) 254-8801
- Grayson WellsStranch, Jennings & Garvey, PLLC.Represents William Buehring70 tracked cases · $8.0M in disclosed settlementsgwells@stranchlaw.com · (615) 254-8801
- John F Garvey , JrStranch, Jennings & Garvey PLLCRepresents William Buehring4 tracked casesjgarvey@stranchlaw.com · (314) 374-6306
Counsel for defendants
- Stacey R. GilmanBerkowitz Oliver LLP-KCMORepresents HRB Tax Group, INC.2 tracked casessgilman@berkowitzoliver.com · (816) 627-0216
- Jennifer B. WielandBerkowitz Oliver LLP-KCMORepresents HRB Tax Group, INC.jwieland@berkowitzoliver.com · (816) 627-0266
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From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.
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