Past settlements

Kernen v. Citizen Energy II Settlement

Citizen Energy II, LLC and Citizen Energy III, LLC allegedly failed to pay statutory interest on late royalty and overriding royalty payments made from Oklahoma oil and gas wells in violation of the Production Revenue Standards Act. The defendants deny liability and assert no damages are owed.

Paid Calculated as part of settlement administration based on individual class member entitlements from the Net Settlement Fund

Katapult Securities Litigation Settlement

Defendants allegedly violated federal securities laws by making materially false and misleading statements regarding Katapult's financial prospects, causing the stock price to be artificially inflated. Additionally, FinServ failed to disclose critical information in its proxy statement regarding the business combination with Katapult. Defendants deny no wrongdoing is not stated, but the parties settled.

Cline v. Sunoco Oil and Gas Interest Payment Settlement

Sunoco allegedly violated Oklahoma's Production Revenue Standards Act by failing to pay statutory interest (6% or 12%) on late oil production payments unless owners made a demand. The class representatives alleged Sunoco violated state law and committed fraud by withholding owed interest. Sunoco denies all wrongdoing and liability.

Meta's $17 Billion Settlement with State Attorneys General

Meta settled a multistate enforcement action by 52 state attorneys general regarding age assurance and teen safety on its social media platforms. Rather than compensating individual consumers, the settlement requires Meta to implement age-gating technology, teen user account restrictions (including time limits, content filtering, and feature restrictions), and expanded data collection and monitoring over a ten-year period. Meta does not admit wrongdoing.

Paid Over the ten-year settlement term, Meta will make annual payments to the 52 states and territories totaling over $11 billion. An additional $5 billion is available if Meta competitors adopt the same age assurance and teen protection measures.

WA Tenant Screening Settlement

Guenther Property Management allegedly charged tenant screening fees to prospective renters without first providing required disclosures as required by Washington State law. Defendant denies wrongdoing and maintains compliance with all laws.

Meta's $17 Billion Settlement with State Attorneys General

Meta agreed to settle with 52 state attorneys general over its handling of teen users on Facebook and Instagram. The settlement requires Meta to implement age assurance technology to age-gate its platforms, apply time and feature restrictions to teen users, and collect and monitor teen user data for compliance purposes. The settlement does not involve individual consumer claims but rather creates regulatory obligations for Meta and payments to states.

Paid Annual payments from Meta to states over 10 years, totaling over $11 billion, plus potential additional $5 billion if competitors adopt same measures

Stericycle Securities Litigation Settlement

Stericycle, Inc. allegedly violated federal securities laws by making false and misleading statements regarding its business. The settlement resolves claims that the company made materially false statements about its operations.

Johns Hopkins University Spring 2020 Settlement

Johns Hopkins University transitioned to remote learning in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, discontinuing in-person and on-campus educational services and access to campus facilities. The named plaintiff alleges the university breached its contract by failing to provide the in-person services that students paid tuition and fees for during the Spring 2020 semester. Johns Hopkins denies any wrongdoing and disputes the claims.

Paid Proportionate share of the Settlement Fund depending on tuition and fees paid for Spring 2020 in-person educational services; additional residual payments distributed in May 2026

Meta $18 Billion Settlement (29 States)

Meta agreed to pay $18 billion to resolve claims from 29 states that the company intentionally designed addictive platforms that harmed young people's mental health. Meta admitted no wrongdoing but agreed to implement significant platform changes and safeguards targeting teenage users.

Paid 70% of settlement paid to states over decade in annual installments; remaining 30% contingent on YouTube and TikTok agreeing to make comparable payments and platform changes

Johnson Air Force Settlement

The Air Force discharged thousands of military service members with Other Than Honorable or General service characterizations since 2001 due to misconduct attributable to post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, military sexual trauma, and other behavioral health conditions. The lawsuit alleges veterans with these conditions were systematically denied discharge upgrade status by the Air Force Discharge Review Board. The Air Force agreed to settle while denying these allegations.

FibroGen, Inc. Securities Litigation Settlement

FibroGen and its executives allegedly misrepresented the safety profile and Phase III trial results of its anti-anemia drug Roxadustat in filings with the FDA. Investors claim the company's stock price was artificially inflated by these false statements and declined when the truth was revealed. The defendants deny all allegations of wrongdoing.

FinServ Acquisition Corp. SPAC Litigation Settlement

Plaintiff Andrew Saunders brought a stockholder class action against defendants related to FinServ Acquisition Corp., a SPAC, for alleged wrongdoing in connection with the de-SPAC transaction. The defendants have agreed to pay $9,500,000 in settlement value ($6,725,000 in cash and $2,775,000 in Katapult Holdings stock or additional cash) to resolve the lawsuit without admitting wrongdoing.

Chastain v Lime Rock Resources Operating Company Settlement

Lime Rock Resources Operating Company allegedly failed to pay statutory interest on late payments to owners of Oklahoma oil and gas wells under Oklahoma law. The defendant denies all wrongdoing but has agreed to settle to avoid the costs and uncertainty of continued litigation.

Meta $18 Billion Child Safety Settlement

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, agreed to pay up to $18 billion in a settlement of a social media addiction case brought by 29 states. Under the landmark settlement, the company has agreed to make major changes to its platforms to better protect children and teenagers.

Meta Multi-State Settlement for Platform Harms to Children

Meta allegedly designed Facebook and Instagram with addictive features, knowingly exposed young users to serious mental harms, and intentionally misled the public about platform safety. The company agreed to settle claims from 47 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands. Meta denies any wrongdoing.

Meta Trust and Safety Settlement

Meta settled a legal battle with dozens of state attorneys general over trust and safety issues. As part of the settlement, Meta agreed to implement new safety features across Facebook and Instagram, including stricter time limits for underage users, silenced notifications during school hours, and a "night mode" limiting access during predawn hours.

Processed Egg Products Antitrust Settlement

Egg producers allegedly engaged in price-fixing and antitrust violations involving shell eggs from caged birds sold between 2004 and 2008. Multiple defendants settled this antitrust litigation for over $136 million in total recovery, with the final settlement approved on November 20, 2017.

Rodan + Fields Lash Boost Settlement

Rodan + Fields marketed and sold its Lash Boost eye serum with deceptive labeling and unlawful marketing while failing to disclose harmful side effects from an ingredient called isopropyl cloprostenate, a prostaglandin analog. The company, founded by two dermatologists, is paying to resolve claims including RICO violations and consumer protection violations.

Meta Child Safety Settlement

Meta allegedly designed its Instagram and Facebook platforms in ways that knowingly harmed children, including features designed to be addictive and exposure to harmful content. States accused the company of prioritizing engagement over child safety, with internal documents suggesting Meta concealed research showing the platform's harms from executives.

Paid Meta will pay more than $17.1 billion in financial penalties to states over the next decade. California expects to receive upward of $2 billion.

Meta Social Media Harm Multistate Settlement

A bipartisan coalition of 51 attorneys general alleged that Meta designed Facebook and Instagram features that drove compulsive use by children and teens, misled families about the risks, and improperly collected children’s data. Meta agreed to pay at least $12.1 billion and up to $17.1 billion, plus implement major child-safety reforms; the proposed settlement remains subject to court approval.

Paid Up to $17.1 billion paid to participating states over ten years; no direct consumer payments

Kunneman v Devon Energy Royalty Underpayment Settlement

Devon Energy allegedly underpaid royalties on gas and gas constituents from Oklahoma oil and gas wells it operated from January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2025. Devon denies all allegations of wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the costs and uncertainty of continued litigation.

Paid Distribution based on volume of gas produced and extent of post-production deductions made by Devon, less attorneys' fees, litigation expenses, administration costs, notice and distribution costs, and case contribution award

Boston Scientific Securities Litigation Settlement

Boston Scientific Corporation and certain executives were accused of making false and misleading statements regarding Boston Scientific's Lotus Edge medical device in violation of federal securities laws. The defendants have settled for $38.5 million in cash without admitting wrongdoing.

Fast Acquisition Corp Stockholders Litigation Settlement

FAST's directors allegedly breached their fiduciary duty in connection with a December 9, 2021 termination agreement with Fertitta regarding the termination of a merger agreement and a termination fee. Plaintiffs claimed that remaining assets from the termination fee should have been distributed to all Class A stockholders, but the directors' actions would have resulted in the funds going only to Class B Founder Shareholders (including the directors themselves).

Marvin Dinsmore v. Oklahoma Petroleum Allies Oil & Gas Settlement

Oklahoma Petroleum Allies, LLC allegedly failed to pay statutory interest on late payments for oil-and-gas production proceeds from Oklahoma wells. The defendant expressly denies all allegations of wrongdoing or liability. The company has agreed to settle for $950,000.

Pivotal Software Stockholders Litigation

VMware, Inc. acquired Pivotal Software, Inc. on December 30, 2019 for $15 per share in cash. Plaintiff alleges that VMware, Dell Technologies, Michael S. Dell, and Robert C. Mee breached fiduciary duties owed to Pivotal public stockholders in connection with the acquisition.

Abrishamcar v Oracle America, Inc. - Labor Code Settlement

Oracle America, Inc. was involved in a labor law dispute in this case. The settlement involves civil penalties recovered under California Labor Code, and checks have been mailed to settlement class members.

AARP Video Privacy Protection Act Settlement

AARP allegedly violated the Video Privacy Protection Act by tracking and sharing video viewing data of AARP.org users with Facebook, without proper consent. The defendant denies no wrongdoing but has agreed to settle the lawsuit.

Meta (Facebook) Settlement with 47 States on Child Safety

Meta agreed to a $17.6 billion settlement with 47 states and U.S. territories over allegations that the company's addictive social media algorithms on Facebook and Instagram have been harming children. Meta did not admit wrongdoing as part of the settlement.

Flying Eagle Stockholder Litigation Settlement

Stockholders of Flying Eagle alleged that defendants breached fiduciary duties in connection with a merger that closed on December 16, 2020. The defendants have agreed to pay $10 million to settle all claims in the action. Defendants admit no wrongdoing.

Apple iPhone Device Performance Litigation Settlement

In 2016, Apple announced certain iPhones had a battery problem causing unexplained shutdowns. Plaintiffs allege Apple knew about the defect but failed to disclose it properly. Instead, Apple released an iOS update that reduced functionality and battery life, allegedly pushing customers to purchase new iPhones.

Raider v Archon Corporation Preferred Stock Settlement

Archon Corporation shareholders held exchangeable redeemable preferred stock and filed a class action lawsuit against Archon Corporation and others. The lawsuit resolved through a settlement in which the defendant agreed to pay $9.2 million to compensate eligible shareholders. The defendant admits no wrongdoing.

Paid Amount per share unknown; depends on how many of approximately 1.4 million shares file valid claims

Meta $18 Billion Child Safety Settlement

Meta Platforms reached an $18 billion settlement with 48 U.S. states over alleged child safety failures on Instagram and Facebook. The settlement requires Meta to implement new safeguards for children under 18, including strengthened age verification to keep children under 13 off the platforms, two-hour daily time limits for users under 18, and a midnight-to-6 a.m. blackout period.

Zwicky Assessment Settlement

Plaintiffs alleged that defendants misrepresented how much owners would have to pay in annual assessment fees for their timeshare interests in the Premiere Vacation Collection Owners Association. The defendants denied all allegations and continue to maintain they did nothing wrong. The parties settled to avoid the cost, risk, and delay of litigation.

Paid Amount depends on the number of Points owned in the Association during the Class Period and the number of Class Members who excluded themselves.

Stauffer v. Innovative Heights Fairview Heights BIPA Settlement

Innovative Heights, a trampoline park in Fairview Heights, Illinois, allegedly violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) by collecting fingerprints from employees using fingerprint scanners for tasks such as clocking in and out of work and accessing computer systems. Innovative Heights denies the violation and the court did not decide whether a violation occurred.

Paid Equal distribution of the Net Settlement Fund (after deductions for litigation costs, settlement administrator costs, service award, and up to one-third for attorney fees) among all Settlement Class Members

North American Company COI Settlement

North American Company for Life and Health Insurance allegedly imposed unlawful cost of insurance (COI) charges on owners of Classic Term UL I and II life insurance policies that were not based on the company's expectations as to future mortality experience, in breach of the policy contracts. The defendant denies these claims and asserts that COI rates were set in compliance with the contract.

Common Ground Healthcare Cost-Sharing Reductions Class Action

The United States is defending against a class action lawsuit regarding cost-sharing reductions (CSRs). Health insurance cooperative members in the 2017, 2018, and 2019 subclasses alleged claims against the federal government related to healthcare cost-sharing reduction payments.

USAA Late Fee Settlement

USAA improperly assessed late fees on Maryland insurance policies and refunded only the principal amount without accrued interest and gains made on those fees. Following a Maryland Insurance Commissioner examination, USAA entered a Consent Order to refund late fees, but policyholders claim they are owed the interest and gains that USAA made on the late fees. USAA denies any wrongdoing.

Bumble Securities Litigation Settlement

Bumble and its executives, directors, major shareholders (Blackstone entities), and underwriters are accused of making materially false and misleading statements and omissions about the company's business and financial performance in a Secondary Public Offering (SPO). They have agreed to settle for $18 million without admitting wrongdoing.

Piggly Wiggly ESOP Class Action Settlement

Defendants breached their fiduciary duties by failing to act as the value of Piggly Wiggly stock held in the ESOP plummeted by nearly 90%. The settlement compensates participants and beneficiaries in the Piggly Wiggly ESOP for these losses.

Paid Settlement fund between $7.675 million and $8.65 million

Wells Fargo Unauthorized Accounts Settlement

Wells Fargo allegedly victimized its customers by using illegal, fraudulent, and deceptive tactics to open unauthorized accounts and boost sales of banking and financial products. The bank opened unauthorized accounts on a nearly daily basis without customer consent.

AXA Equitable COI Settlement

AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company allegedly breached contracts with policyholders of Athena Universal Life II policies by imposing a cost of insurance (COI) rate increase announced in October 2015. Plaintiffs claim AXA Equitable concealed plans for this rate increase in policy illustrations since at least July 2006, and that the increases violated policy terms and caused damages. AXA Equitable denies wrongdoing and maintains its actions were consistent with policy terms and applicable law.

State Street Indirect Foreign Exchange Class Action Settlement

State Street Bank and Trust Company charged its custody and trust customers, particularly ERISA plan customers, excessive rates and spreads on indirect foreign exchange transactions. These allegedly unfair and deceptive practices violated statutory, contractual, and fiduciary obligations as well as the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.

Paid At least $60 million reserved for ERISA plan class members; total settlement $300 million

Amneal Securities Litigation Settlement

Amneal Pharmaceuticals and certain officers and directors allegedly violated the Securities Act of 1933 by making false and misleading statements and omissions in registration statements and prospectuses related to Amneal common stock issued in connection with the business combination of Legacy Amneal and Impax Laboratories. Amneal has settled for $25 million without admitting wrongdoing.

Meta Teen Safety Settlement

Meta settled with U.S. states over teen safety concerns. The company agreed to pay $17 billion as part of this government enforcement action addressing social media guardrails and the protection of minors on its platforms.

Grand Canyon Education Securities Litigation Settlement

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. and executives Brian Mueller and Daniel Bachus allegedly made false and misleading statements about the 2018 sale of Grand Canyon University to an Arizona nonprofit corporation, violating federal securities laws. The defendants deny all allegations and agreed to settle to eliminate the uncertainty and expense of continued litigation.

Kraft Heinz Securities Litigation Settlement

Investors alleged that Kraft Heinz, its executives, and 3G Capital made materially false or misleading statements about the company's cost-cutting measures, brand investments, Canadian retail business, financial performance, and goodwill impairment. Investors claimed the stock price was artificially inflated and declined when the truth was revealed, causing damages. Defendants deny all allegations of wrongdoing.

Energy Transfer Securities Litigation Settlement

Energy Transfer LP and four individual defendants allegedly violated federal securities laws by making false and misleading statements regarding Energy Transfer's construction of pipeline projects in Pennsylvania. The investors alleged these misstatements occurred during the class period. The defendants have settled the case for $15 million without admitting any wrongdoing.

Meta Teen Scrolling Limits Settlement

Meta reached an $18 billion settlement with the government over teen safety concerns on Instagram and Facebook. The company allegedly allowed excessive teen screen time and engagement-driven features that harmed young users' wellbeing.

Meta $18 Billion Settlement with 29 U.S. States

Meta was sued by 29 U.S. states for violations of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) regarding the collection and use of data belonging to children under 13, and for failing to adequately protect underage users from harmful content and practices on Facebook and Instagram. Meta admits no wrongdoing as part of the settlement.

Meta Social Media Addiction Settlement

Meta allegedly designed Facebook and Instagram platforms to addict young users through engagement-driven strategies, leading to compulsive use and psychological harm including increased anxiety, depression, and body image issues. The company agreed to pay this settlement to 47 states, the District of Columbia, US territories, and a separate $1 billion to Texas, and implement usage limits and nighttime access restrictions for teens.

Whirlpool Refrigerator Ice Build-up Settlement

Whirlpool-made refrigerators experienced inadequate defrosting of the evaporator in the refrigeration compartment, causing periodic frost and ice build-ups that impaired the refrigerator's cooling ability. This class action settlement resolves consumer claims regarding these "Frost Clog" issues.

Paid Up to $300

Liquid Aluminum Sulfate Antitrust Settlement

Major manufacturers of liquid aluminum sulfate (Alum) allegedly engaged in a price-fixing conspiracy from 1997 through at least February 2011 to artificially inflate the price of this chemical used in municipal water treatment, causing municipalities and their taxpayers to overpay millions of dollars.

Playstudios Securities Litigation Settlement

Defendants allegedly violated federal securities laws by making misrepresentations or omissions about a SPAC merger and a game being developed by Playstudios. Plaintiffs claim known problems with the game existed at the merger but were not disclosed, and that misstatements artificially inflated the share price. Defendants deny all allegations of wrongdoing.

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.

Meta Teen Safety Settlement

Meta agreed to a historic $18 billion settlement with 48 U.S. states and the District of Columbia over alleged harm to teenagers through its Instagram and Facebook platforms. The lawsuit was triggered by concerns about teen social media addiction and unsafe design features that Meta allegedly prioritized profit over child safety.

Paid Settlement money to be paid out over a decade; funds go to states and territories, not individual consumers

Payless Car Rental GSO/RSP Charges Settlement

Avis Budget Group and Payless Car Rental charged customers Gas Service Option (GSO) and Roadside Protection (RSP) fees in connection with vehicle rentals. The settlement resolves a class action lawsuit about these charges and provides reimbursement to affected customers. The defendants do not admit wrongdoing.

Mercedes HVAC Settlement

Mercedes-Benz vehicles developed moldy, mildew-y, or similar odors from the HVAC system that required repairs including evaporator cleaning and filter replacement. The settlement provides reimbursement for past repair costs and coverage for future repairs on a sliding scale based on vehicle age and mileage.

Paid Sliding scale reimbursement for past repairs: 100% within warranty period (up to 4 years or 50,000 miles); 70% from end of warranty to 8 years or 100,000 miles; 50% from 8 to 10 years or 125,000 miles. Future repairs covered at the same percentages through December 7, 2020, until vehicle reaches 10 years or 125,000 miles.

Meta $18 Billion Settlement (48-State Agreement)

Meta agreed to an $18 billion settlement over allegations that its platforms harmed children and teens. The agreement includes new restrictions aimed at protecting young users from concerning features and practices on Meta's platforms.

OPKO Health Securities Litigation Settlement

OPKO Health, Inc. settled a securities class action alleging violations related to the company's disclosures. The defendant agreed to pay $16.5 million to resolve the claims, without admitting wrongdoing.

Blevins v. Continental Resources Oil and Gas Settlement

Continental Resources allegedly failed to pay statutory interest on late oil-and-gas proceeds payments to landowners under Oklahoma law. Continental denied all wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the costs and uncertainty of continued litigation.