Nelnet Consumer Credit Class Action
Last verified October 16, 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, S.D. New York (No. 1:24-cv-04325).
- June 6, 2024Case filed
What happened
A proposed class action against Nelnet, Inc., apparently concerning consumer credit claims. The docket reflects motions to dismiss and a transfer of the case, but no specific factual allegations are described. These are allegations in a newly filed case, not proven facts and not yet a settlement.
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 Nelnet Consumer Credit Class Action case?
- No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed June 6, 2024 in the District Court, S.D. New York (No. 1:24-cv-04325).What a class action lawsuit is →
- Who are the attorneys in the Nelnet Consumer Credit Class Action?
- For the plaintiffs: Kevin Christopher Mallon (Mallon Consumer Law Group PLLC); John Soumilas (Francis & Mailman, P.C.); James A Francis (Francis Mailman Soumilas P.C.). For Nelnet, Inc.: Madeleine Laurel Tayer (Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP); Paige Melanie Willan (Klehr, Harrison, Harvey, Branzburg LLP); Matthew Charles Arentsen (Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP). From the public court docket.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- Adriana Walsh
Defendants
- Nelnet Servicing, LLC
- Nelnet, Inc.
Counsel for plaintiffs
- Kevin Christopher MallonMallon Consumer Law Group PLLCRepresents Adriana Walsh2 tracked cases · $10.3M in disclosed settlementskmallon@consumerprotectionfirm.com · (646) 713-1008
- John SoumilasFrancis & Mailman, P.C.Represents Adriana Walshjsoumilas@consumerlawfirm.com · (215) 735-8600
- James A FrancisFrancis Mailman Soumilas P.C.Represents Adriana Walsh18 tracked cases · $167.8M in disclosed settlementsjfrancis@consumerlawfirm.com · (215) 735-8600
Counsel for defendants
- Madeleine Laurel TayerBrownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLPRepresents Nelnet Servicing, LLCmtayer@bhfs.com · (303) 223-1100
- Paige Melanie WillanKlehr, Harrison, Harvey, Branzburg LLPRepresents Nelnet, Inc., Nelnet Servicing, LLCpwillan@klehr.com · (212) 569-2700
- Matthew Charles ArentsenBrownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLPRepresents Nelnet, Inc.3 tracked casesmarentsen@bhfs.com · (303) 223-1100
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- Cleara Statutory Class Action · Francis Mailman Soumilas, P.C.
- Loar v. Supplying Demand, Inc. Fraud Class Action · Francis Mailman Soumilas, P.C.
From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.
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