Past settlements

Pizl v. Dependable Staffing Agency Wage Disclosure Settlement

Dependable Staffing allegedly violated Washington law (RCW 49.58.110) by failing to include wage scale or salary range information on a Front Desk/Receptionist job posting on its website between January 1 and December 31, 2023. The company is settling the case for $115,000.

Paid Each Settlement Class Member who submits a valid and timely Claim Form and W9 will receive a pro rata share of at least $58,000 class fund divided by the number of Settlement Class Members.

Lilly Lashes Settlement

Lilly Lashes allegedly falsely advertised its false eyelashes made with mink fur as "Cruelty Free." Lilly Lashes denies the allegations and denies any wrongdoing.

Paid Up to $10

Gomez v. HydraForce Biometric Data Settlement

HydraForce used biometric identifiers (fingerprints/hand scans) in its timekeeping system at Illinois facilities. The lawsuit alleges the company violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act. HydraForce denies wrongdoing and the settlement is not an admission of liability.

GHP Pixel Settlement

HealthPartners allegedly shared personal information of website visitors with third parties without proper authorization. HealthPartners denies these allegations.

Paid Pro rata share of the Net Settlement Fund

Florida All X-Ray Settlement

GEICO allegedly misinterpreted Florida No-Fault Law by underpaying personal injury protection (PIP) benefits to healthcare providers. Specifically, GEICO failed to base reimbursements on the highest allowable amount under Medicare Part B for 2007 and improperly included a budget neutrality adjustment when calculating payment amounts for medical services.

Illinois Attorney General v. DoorDash - Pay Guarantee Settlement

DoorDash allegedly violated Illinois consumer protection law by using consumer tips to Dashers as credit toward minimum pay guarantees, while leading consumers to believe their tips would increase Dasher earnings above the promised pay. The settlement provides payments to affected Dashers who worked in Illinois during the relevant period.

Paid proportional share of the Settlement Fund based on the amount of Consumer tips allegedly used by DoorDash to satisfy the Guaranteed Amounts

Smith v. District of Columbia Settlement

The District of Columbia, through its Metropolitan Police Department, arrested and prosecuted individuals for violations of the District's gun control laws outside their homes or places of business. The settlement compensates class members who were subjected to these arrests or prosecutions, which a court has now determined violated their constitutional rights.

Hafetz Data Settlement

Hafetz discovered a cybersecurity incident in October 2023 in which an unauthorized third party may have accessed certain Hafetz email accounts containing names, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, financial account information, and insurance benefit information. Hafetz denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle the class action lawsuit.

Paid $50–$10,000

Contra Costa Data Incident Settlement

On September 20, 2022, Contra Costa County identified an email phishing incident that potentially resulted in unauthorized access to emails and attachments in two employee email accounts. An unauthorized party may have accessed these accounts between September 19-20, 2022, affecting approximately 15,591 individuals.

Tuna End Purchaser Settlement

From June 2011 to July 2015, defendants allegedly participated in an unlawful conspiracy to raise, fix, maintain, or stabilize the price of packaged tuna products at artificially high levels in violation of antitrust and unfair competition laws. The defendants deny many allegations and assert defenses but agreed to settle to avoid further litigation, trial risks, and costs.

Fluor Fair Fund

Fluor Corporation and five of its officers improperly accounted for two large-scale, fixed-price construction projects, relying on overly optimistic cost and timing estimates. After project awards, Fluor experienced cost overruns but failed to maintain proper internal accounting controls. This resulted in inaccurate books and records and materially misstated financial statements in SEC filings.

Oak Street Health Securities Settlement

Oak Street Health, Inc. and other defendants allegedly violated federal securities laws by making false and misleading statements and omissions to investors concerning the company's patient acquisition tactics, including paying for referrals and marketing free transportation to prospective patients.

Paid Recovery depends on the number of shares of Oak Street Health common stock purchased/acquired from August 6, 2020 through November 8, 2021, the timing of purchases and sales, and whether bought in the IPO, December SPO, or February SPO. See Plan of Allocation for details.

Sanith v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company Settlement

State Farm Fire and Casualty Company allegedly failed to pay or pay adequately for diminished value losses under underinsured motorist property damage (UMPD) coverage when vehicles sustained structural damage. Plaintiff claims the company did not compensate for the loss in value when certain automobiles could not be fully repaired to their pre-accident condition. State Farm denies wrongdoing and contends it paid full and appropriate amounts.

Tuna Direct Purchaser Antitrust Settlement

Defendants allegedly conspired to fix, raise, and maintain prices that direct purchasers paid for packaged tuna products between June 2011 and July 2015, causing class members to pay more than they otherwise would have. Defendants deny all liability and have agreed to settle to avoid litigation risks, while admitting no wrongdoing.

Paid Settlement provides cash payments plus StarKist-branded products valued at up to $26,100,000

Ryder System Securities Litigation Settlement

Ryder System, Inc. and certain senior executives allegedly violated federal securities laws by making materially false and misleading statements and omissions concerning Ryder's financial performance and the value of its core assets. The defendants have denied all claims and allegations of wrongdoing.

NYT Renewal Settlement

New York Times automatically renewed customers' digital, print, and standalone subscriptions and charged their payment methods without providing the disclosures and authorizations required by California law, according to the lawsuit. The defendant denies violating any law, and the parties agreed to settle to avoid the uncertainties and expenses of ongoing litigation.

Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. Securities Litigation

Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and its executives allegedly made misleading statements about the company's business and prospects, causing the stock price to decline. Investors who purchased Taro common stock during the class period are entitled to recover damages from the settlement. The defendants deny all wrongdoing but have agreed to settle the litigation.

Paid Up to $2.53

Sky Zone BIPA Settlement

Sky Zone required its Illinois franchisees to use hardware and software that included fingerprint matching and identification technology. Employees scanned their fingerprints to clock in and out of work. The plaintiff alleges Sky Zone violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) in connection with these fingerprint scans. Sky Zone denies any wrongdoing or violation of law.

Paid The Net Settlement Fund (after deductions for litigation costs, administrator costs, service award to class representative, and up to one-third for attorney fees) will be distributed equally among Settlement Class Participants.

CenterEdge Software BIPA Fingerprint Settlement

CenterEdge Software allegedly violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) by collecting and possessing fingerprint data from employees who used fingerprint scanners at point-of-sale systems without providing required disclosures and obtaining written consent. CenterEdge denies any violation, and the court has not decided whether the law was violated.

Hino Emissions Class Action Settlement

Hino Motors allegedly misrepresented emission levels in certain Hino trucks, with emissions exceeding regulatory limits. The defendants deny the claims but have agreed to settle the lawsuit.

Paid $1,500–$15,000

Becton, Dickinson and Company Securities Litigation Settlement

Becton, Dickinson and Company and its former CEO Thomas E. Polen allegedly violated federal securities laws by misrepresenting the nature, extent, and revenue impact of undisclosed product issues, compliance violations, and FDA scrutiny regarding BD's Alaris infusion pump system during November 2019 to February 2020. The defendants have denied all wrongdoing while agreeing to settle for $85 million.

PACE L.A. Settlement

The defendants allegedly committed financial elder abuse, entered into unlawful PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) contracts, and breached PACE contracts when implementing the program in Los Angeles County. Homeowners sought cancellation of taxes due to PACE assessments and damages from their PACE assessments. In 2022, all parties agreed to settle to avoid further litigation costs and risk.

HandsFreeLink Class Action Settlement

Plaintiffs claim that American Honda Motor Co., Inc. failed to disclose a defect in the HandsFreeLink hands-free calling system offered in certain Acura vehicles (2004-2008 TL, 2005-2008 MDX, and 2007-2009 RDX models). Plaintiffs allege this defect caused them out-of-pocket losses and other damages. Honda denies all allegations and wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid litigation costs and uncertainties.

Global Trade Hub, Inc. Settlement

Global Trade Hub, Inc., Eve Group Series, LLC, and Eray Utucu allegedly failed to pay employees at least time and a half their regular rate for all hours worked over 40 hours per week, in violation of Illinois Minimum Wage Law. The defendants deny admitting liability but agreed to settle the matter.

United Lipedema Settlement

United Healthcare allegedly improperly determined that liposuction to treat lipedema was "unproven" and excluded the procedure from coverage under ERISA health plans between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2019. The settlement requires the company to reconsider this determination and reimburse class members for out-of-pocket expenses for the surgery.

Kimble v. FiveStrata & First American Do-Not-Call Settlement

First American Home Warranty Corporation and FiveStrata, LLC allegedly made calls to phone numbers registered on the National Do-Not-Call Registry without authorization. The defendants are settling the case by paying compensation to affected class members.

Lincoln National COI Settlement

Lincoln National announced cost of insurance (COI) rate increases on universal life insurance policies in August and September 2016 and June and July 2017. Policyholders claim these increases violated their contracts and state consumer protection laws. Lincoln denies the claims and asserts the actions were lawful, but agreed to settle to avoid litigation costs and delays.

Paid Payments distributed proportionally to owners of Final Settlement Class Policies based on their share of overall Policy Claim Amounts through September 30, 2022, after deduction of administrative costs, attorneys' fees and expenses, and incentive awards

JUUL Labs Marketing and Products Liability Settlement

JUUL Labs allegedly sold vaping products while providing inaccurate information about their addictiveness and safety, causing plaintiffs to pay more than they would have otherwise. JUUL also allegedly unlawfully marketed these products to minors. The defendants deny these allegations.

Paid Payments calculated by assigning points based on eligible and documented average amounts class members spent on JUUL products in a year; not a dollar-for-dollar reimbursement

GNY Depreciation Settlement

Greater New York Mutual Insurance Company allegedly improperly deducted nonmaterial depreciation when adjusting certain insurance claims for structural damage in Illinois. The class action settlement addresses whether the insurer correctly handled these depreciation deductions on property insurance claims.

GTV Media Group Fair Fund

From April to June 2020, GTV Media Group, Saraca Media Group, and Voice of Guo Media solicited thousands of investors to purchase unregistered GTV Stock and digital assets (G-Coins or G-Dollars), raising approximately $487 million. The SEC found the companies made misleading claims about the digital assets' potential returns and failed to actually develop the platform or digital assets they promoted. The defendants paid $539.4 million in disgorgement, interest, and penalties, with $455.4 million paid to date.

Cantonwine v. Mehos Rental Settlement

The defendants allegedly failed to return security deposits to tenants and engaged in negligent property management practices at rental apartments in Salida, Colorado. The defendants have not admitted wrongdoing but have agreed to settle the lawsuit.

Hise Settlement - ERC Collection Letter Class Action

Enhanced Recovery Company, LLC sent collection letters to consumers offering to settle their accounts but stated that if the settlement was paid, a residual balance would remain with the creditor. This settlement resolves claims related to those collection letters.

Local TV Advertising Settlement

Plaintiffs claimed that broadcaster defendants engaged in a conspiracy to fix, raise, maintain, or stabilize the price levels of broadcast television spot advertising, and that sales rep firms and other entities facilitated communication between them. As a result, plaintiffs allegedly paid artificially inflated prices. The settling defendants deny all wrongdoing but have agreed to settle to avoid the cost and inconvenience of further litigation.

Paid Payments to be determined after deducting settlement administration costs, taxes, class representative incentive awards, attorneys' fees (not to exceed 33.33%), and litigation cost reimbursement (not to exceed $6,000,000)

Northpointe v. State Farm Settlement

State Farm allegedly breached its Ohio insurance policies by applying depreciation to estimated labor and other non-material costs when calculating actual cash value (ACV) payments for structural damage claims. Plaintiffs contend this depreciation resulted in underpayment, while State Farm denies wrongdoing and maintains that policyholders received full entitlements under their policies.

Subaru Battery Drain Settlement

Subaru vehicles (model years 2015–2020 Outback, Forester, Legacy, WRX, and 2019–2020 Ascent) allegedly suffered from a design defect causing battery drain. The lawsuit claims Subaru violated consumer statutes and breached warranties. Subaru denies the claims and maintains the vehicles were properly designed and warranted.

Paid Cash reimbursement for pre-Notice battery replacements, related testing/diagnosis, towing services, and reasonable costs from being stranded, plus extended warranty coverage for qualifying battery failures after Notice

Apple MacBook Keyboard Settlement

Apple sold MacBook laptops (Air and Pro models) from 2015-2019 with "butterfly" keyboards that provided a poor typing experience. Many customers had to pay for keyboard repairs due to the defective hardware mechanism under each key.

Paid Amount varies by group number (see official settlement for details)

MacBook Butterfly Keyboard Settlement

MacBook laptops sold between 2015-2019 were equipped with defective butterfly keyboards that resulted in characters repeating unexpectedly, letters or characters not appearing, and/or keys feeling sticky or not responding consistently. Apple denies the allegations and asserts that the settlement is not an admission of wrongdoing.

Grande Games Settlement

The defendants allegedly violated Washington's gambling laws and Consumer Protection Act through the sale of virtual coins in social casino-style games including Cash Frenzy, Lotsa Slots, Jackpot World, Vegas Friends, Jackpot Mania, Jackpot Fever, DAFU, Cash Bash, and Jackpot Crush. The defendants deny all claims and wrongdoing. A $3.5 million settlement has been reached.

T-Mobile 2021 Data Breach Settlement

T-Mobile suffered a cyber-attack in August 2021 that exposed the personal information of more than 76 million customers, including full names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and drivers' license information of current, former, and prospective customers. T-Mobile agreed to pay $350 million to compensate class members and invest an additional $150 million in data security improvements.

Porsche Gasoline Emissions Settlement

Porsche and Volkswagen allegedly sold or leased certain gasoline-powered Porsche vehicles in the United States that produced excess emissions and/or obtained worse fuel economy on the road than in testing conditions. The defendants deny the claims but agreed to settle.

Paid $200–$1,350

Staunton Lodge v. Pekin Insurance - Illinois Property Depreciation Settlement

Pekin Insurance Company and The Farmers Automobile Insurance Association allegedly improperly deducted depreciation attributable to labor costs when adjusting some property insurance claims in Illinois. The insurance companies denied all allegations of wrongdoing. The parties settled to avoid litigation costs and trial, with the court making no determination of fault.

Paid $34.22–$2,728

Plains Oil Spill Settlement

Plains All American Pipeline L.P. and Plains Pipeline L.P. allegedly caused an underground pipeline to rupture on May 19, 2015, resulting in an oil spill along the coast in Santa Barbara County that washed onto coastal properties and beaches. The defendants are accused of causing residents of coastal homes to lose use and enjoyment of their property and causing damage to the fishing industry.

Arnold v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. Settlement

State Farm is accused of breaching its Alabama insurance policies by applying depreciation to labor and other non-material costs when calculating actual cash value (ACV) payments for structural damage claims. Plaintiff contends this resulted in underpayment of claims. State Farm denies wrongdoing, arguing many policyholders received everything entitled under their policies, including replacement cost benefits. The case has been settled with final court approval.

Venator Materials PLC Securities Litigation Settlement

Defendants allegedly violated federal securities laws by making false and misleading statements and omissions about damage to Venator's facility in Pori, Finland, the cost to rehabilitate it, and the impact on Venator's business. Defendants settled for $19 million without admitting wrongdoing.

Hercules Laundry Card Settlement

Hercules Corp. allegedly misrepresented its reloadable laundry cards by setting reload amounts and machine prices so cards would always have a remainder balance, then charged a $5 processing fee to collect unused funds without clearly disclosing the fee. Hercules denies these allegations but has agreed to settle.

Paid $3–$15

Kimberly-Clark Flushable Wipes Settlement

Kimberly-Clark sold flushable wipes products under the Cottonelle, Scott, Huggies Pull-Ups, Poise, and Kotex brands that allegedly caused problems when flushed. The company has settled claims regarding these products without admitting wrongdoing.

Paid $0.70–$50.60

Mattel Securities Litigation Settlement

Mattel allegedly violated federal securities laws by making false and misleading statements and omitting material facts about its internal controls and financial results. Specifically, the company allegedly concealed misstatements in its third and fourth quarter 2017 financial statements. Mattel has agreed to settle for $98 million without admitting wrongdoing.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Antitrust Settlement

Blue Cross Blue Shield companies allegedly violated antitrust laws by entering into an agreement not to compete with each other and to limit competition among themselves in selling health insurance and administrative services. The defendants deny wrongdoing and claim their conduct results in lower healthcare costs and greater access to care. The parties settled to avoid the risk and cost of further litigation.

Vasquez v. Libre by Nexus Settlement

Libre by Nexus charged fees to people seeking release from immigration detention and their sponsors. The settlement provides relief to current and former program participants and sponsors who paid fees to LBN.

Lynwood Strip Search Settlement

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department performed unconstitutional strip searches at the Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood, California. In 2017, the court found that LASD's strip search practices were unconstitutional, and the parties reached a settlement with final court approval on July 20, 2020.

Paid From $200

Ford F-Series Door Latch Class Action Settlement

Ford F-Series trucks (2015-2019 model years) allegedly have door latches with a design defect that causes them to malfunction. Ford denies all allegations of wrongdoing but has agreed to settle and provide compensation for out-of-pocket repair, towing, and rental expenses related to door latch issues.

Paid $10–$400

BP Solar Panel Settlement

BP Solar and Home Depot sold BP solar panels manufactured between 1999 and 2007 with S-type junction boxes that are allegedly defective and prone to failures. The lawsuit claims these defects can cause burn marks, shattered glass, and potential fire hazards. The defendants deny these claims.

Paid Category 1 claims paid until fund exhausted; Category 2 claims accepted through July 21, 2020 from separate $20 million fund

Wells Fargo Fake Account Settlement

In 2016, Wells Fargo engaged in a fraud scandal involving the unauthorized opening of checking, savings, credit card, and line of credit accounts for customers without their permission. The bank also sold identity theft protection to affected customers. Wells Fargo is settling this class action for approximately $150 million.

Paid Reimbursement of fees, compensation for potential impact on credit, and an additional cash payment based on any money remaining in the fund after benefits and costs are paid out

Meta $17 Billion Settlement

Meta reached a $17 billion settlement regarding alleged surveillance and privacy violations affecting teens and social media users. According to the page, the settlement will result in more surveillance, making it a problematic resolution for privacy advocates.

Meta Social Media Addiction Settlement with State Attorneys General

Meta Platforms agreed to settle allegations that it misrepresented and concealed the extent of child-related mental health harms caused by Facebook and Instagram, designing the platforms to be deliberately addictive to young people. The settlement resolves a lawsuit brought by 29 state attorneys general alleging social media addiction and mental health damage to minors.

Paid $16.7 billion to $17.1 billion; payment distributed over 10 years to states for youth online safety initiatives. California to receive $1.5-$2.1 billion. Participating states receive 70% of funds ($12.7 billion); remaining 30% ($5.3 billion) contingent on YouTube and TikTok implementing similar app changes.

Ameritrade Merger Litigation Settlement

The Toronto-Dominion Bank, Charles Schwab Corporation, and individual defendants were accused of breaching fiduciary duties in connection with the October 6, 2020 merger between Charles Schwab Corporation and TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation. The plaintiff alleged the merger violated Delaware law, that TD Bank breached its duties as Ameritrade's controlling stockholder by conditioning its support on receiving a nonratable benefit through an amended insured deposit account agreement, and that the merger's process and price were unfair.

Liang v. State of Washington DSHS IP Wage Settlement

DSHS reduced paid care hours for Individual Providers using "shared benefit" rules, allegedly denying them full compensation for hours worked. The settlement resolves the dispute over whether IPs were improperly denied pay and provides $116 million to compensate affected providers.

Meta Youth Safety Settlement

Meta allegedly deliberately designed Facebook and Instagram with addictive features harmful to children's mental health, and misled users about platform safety while violating consumer protection laws. Internal evidence showed Meta's own researchers understood the mental health impacts of their products on young users.

Paid Approximately 70% of the $17.1 billion is guaranteed; the remaining 30% is contingent on whether rival social media platforms reach similar agreements with state attorneys general. Texas negotiated a separate deal adding approximately $1 billion.

FMO Stockholders Litigation Settlement

Defendants, including Guggenheim Funds Investment Advisors and its officers and directors, allegedly caused the Fiduciary/Claymore Energy Infrastructure Fund (FMO) to over-leverage its assets and breached their fiduciary duties. Defendants allegedly pursued a March 2022 merger with Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund to avoid personal liability from tax-related claims, rather than acting in stockholders' best interests. The defendants have agreed to pay $18.8 million to settle allegations of gross negligence and breach of fiduciary duty.

Wynn Securities Litigation Settlement

Wynn Resorts investors alleged that Defendants violated federal securities laws by knowing about or recklessly disregarding sexual misconduct allegations against Stephen Wynn and concealing these allegations through material misrepresentations and omissions. Defendants deny all allegations of wrongdoing. The settlement resolves these claims.