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 individuals who visited HealthPartners and Virtuwell websites with third parties. HealthPartners denies these allegations.

Paid Pro rata share of the Net Settlement Fund

Florida All X-Ray Settlement (GEICO PIP Benefits)

GEICO allegedly misinterpreted Florida No-Fault Law when calculating personal injury protection (PIP) insurance reimbursements to health care providers. GEICO allegedly failed to use the highest allowable amount under Medicare Part B for 2007 and improperly included a budget neutrality reduction in its payment calculations, resulting in underpayment of PIP benefits. GEICO denies wrongdoing and contends it complied with its obligations.

Smith v. District of Columbia Settlement

The District of Columbia's Metropolitan Police Department arrested and/or prosecuted individuals for violations of the District's gun control laws outside their homes or places of business between May 15, 2012 and October 10, 2014. The government has settled by declaring all such arrests null and void and offering monetary compensation to eligible class members.

Illinois Attorney General v. DoorDash Settlement

DoorDash allegedly paid Dashers using a "Pay Guarantee Model" between July 2017 and September 2019 in Illinois. The Illinois Attorney General alleges that DoorDash used customer tips to help satisfy the minimum pay it guaranteed to Dashers, rather than providing tips entirely to drivers as consumers intended. DoorDash denies these allegations and maintains the model was fair and transparent.

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 Class Action Settlement

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

Fluor Fair Fund Securities Settlement

Fluor Corporation and five of its officers and employees improperly accounted for two large fixed-price construction projects, failing to maintain adequate internal accounting controls. This resulted in inaccurate books and records and materially misstated financial statements in periodic reports filed with the SEC. The SEC ordered Fluor and the respondents to pay a total of $14,600,000 in civil money penalties.

Oak Street Health Securities Settlement

Oak Street Health allegedly made 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, in violation of the Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The defendants have agreed to settle for $60 million without admitting wrongdoing.

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 purchased in the IPO, December SPO, or February SPO. See the Plan of Allocation for details on actual per-share amounts.

Sanith v. State Farm UMPD Settlement

Plaintiff claims that State Farm Fire and Casualty Company failed to adequately compensate insured customers for diminished value of vehicles that suffered structural damage when repairs were made under underinsured motorist property damage (UMPD) coverage. The plaintiff alleges this constitutes a breach of Washington insurance contracts. State Farm denies wrongdoing and contends it paid appropriate amounts for diminished value as part of its regular claim adjusting process.

Tuna Direct Purchaser Antitrust Settlement

Direct purchasers allege that Defendants conspired to fix, raise, and maintain prices for packaged tuna products, causing purchasers to pay more than they otherwise would have. Defendants deny liability but have agreed to settle to avoid litigation risks. Settlements with StarKist, DWI, and the Lion Companies have been reached and approved by the court on November 22, 2024.

Paid Cash payment plus pro rata share of StarKist-branded products valued at total of $38,650,000 in cash and $26,100,000 in products

Ryder System Securities Litigation Settlement

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

NYT Renewal Settlement

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

Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. Securities Litigation

Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and individual defendants Michael Kalb and Kalyanasundaram Subramanian are settling claims that they violated securities laws. The settlement avoids continued litigation costs and risks by paying $36 million to eligible investors. The defendants are not admitting to any wrongdoing as part of this settlement.

Paid Up to $2.53

Sky Zone BIPA Settlement

Sky Zone, a trampoline park franchisor, required its Illinois franchisees to use fingerprint scanning technology for employees to clock in and out of work. The lawsuit alleges Sky Zone violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) through this practice. Sky Zone denies any wrongdoing, and the court did not decide whether a violation occurred.

Paid Equal distribution of Net Settlement Fund (Gross Settlement Fund of $1,050,000 minus litigation costs, Settlement Administrator's costs, Service Award to Class Representative, and up to one-third for attorney fees)

CenterEdge Fingerprint Data Settlement

CenterEdge Software provided point-of-sale systems with fingerprint scanners to entertainment centers in Illinois. The lawsuit alleges that CenterEdge violated BIPA (Biometric Information Privacy Act) by collecting and storing fingerprint data from employees without providing required disclosures or obtaining written consent. CenterEdge denies any violation of the law.

Hino Emissions Class Action Settlement

Hino Motors is accused of misrepresenting emission levels in certain Hino trucks, with levels allegedly exceeding regulatory limits. The defendants deny the claims but have agreed to settle the class action lawsuit.

Paid $1,500–$15,000

Becton, Dickinson and Company Securities Settlement

Becton, Dickinson and Company and Thomas E. Polen allegedly made misrepresentations during November 5, 2019 to February 5, 2020 about undisclosed product issues, compliance violations, and FDA scrutiny regarding BD's Alaris infusion pump system. The defendants have denied all wrongdoing. The class reached a settlement for $85 million in cash with court approval on April 22, 2024.

PACE L.A. Settlement

Renew Financial, Renovate America, and Los Angeles County allegedly engaged in financial elder abuse, entered into unlawful Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) contracts, and breached PACE contracts with homeowners. Homeowners sought cancellation of PACE assessment taxes and damages from their PACE assessments. The defendants have agreed to settle for $12 million without admitting wrongdoing.

Paid Four levels of benefits available to class members who submit claims; see FAQ 7 for details. Up to $2 million will be used for attorneys' fees and settlement administration costs.

Acura HandsFreeLink Class Action Settlement

Acura vehicles allegedly had a defect in the HandsFreeLink hands-free calling system that caused owners out-of-pocket losses and damages. American Honda Motor Co. denies all allegations and wrongdoing and agreed to settle to avoid ongoing 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 overtime at time and a half their regular rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week, in violation of the Illinois Minimum Wage Law. The defendants have not admitted liability and agreed to this settlement to resolve the matter efficiently.

United Lipedema Settlement

United Healthcare allegedly improperly determined that liposuction to treat lipedema was "unproven" and excluded the procedure from coverage from January 1, 2015, through December 31, 2019, denying claims for this specialized treatment.

Kimble v FiveStrata & First American Settlement

First American Home Warranty Corporation and FiveStrata, LLC allegedly made calls to consumers whose phone numbers were registered on the National Do-Not-Call Registry. The defendants did not have permission to contact these individuals, and the settlement resolves claims arising from these communications.

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. Policyowners alleged that these increases violated their insurance contracts and state consumer protection laws. Lincoln denies the allegations and asserts the increases were lawful and justified. The parties agreed to settle to avoid further litigation costs and delays.

Paid Distribution will be made to owners of Final Settlement Class Policies in proportion to their share of overall Policy Claim Amounts collected through September 30, 2022, after deducting administrative costs, attorneys' fees and expenses, and class representative 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

Equifax Data Breach Settlement

In September 2017, Equifax experienced a data breach affecting approximately 147 million people's personal information. A federal court approved a class action settlement to resolve lawsuits brought by consumers. Equifax denied any wrongdoing and no judgment or finding of wrongdoing was made.

Paid Up to $125

GNY Depreciation Settlement

Greater New York Mutual Insurance Company allegedly improperly deducted nonmaterial depreciation when adjusting certain insurance claims in Illinois for structural damage. The settlement compensates affected policyholders who were subject to these disputed depreciation deductions.

Cantonwine v. Mehos Apartment Tenancy Settlement

Tenants at apartments owned by the defendants in Salida, Colorado alleged negligence, premises liability, and wrongful withholding of security deposits. The defendants agreed to settle the class action lawsuit.

Hise Settlement - Enhanced Recovery Company Collection Letter Settlement

Enhanced Recovery Company, LLC sent collection letters to consumers offering to settle accounts, but the letters also stated that if the settlement was paid, a residual balance would remain with the creditor. The settlement addresses claims related to these collection practices.

Local TV Advertising Antitrust Settlement

Plaintiffs claim that broadcaster defendants engaged in a conspiracy to fix, raise, maintain, or stabilize the prices of broadcast television spot advertising between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2018. Sales rep firms and other entities allegedly facilitated communication between broadcasters to carry out the conspiracy, resulting in customers paying artificially inflated prices. The settling defendants deny these allegations and wrongdoing, but have agreed to settle to avoid the cost and risk of further litigation.

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, resulting in underpayment to policyholders. State Farm denies wrongdoing and contends that many policyholders received everything they were entitled to under their policies.

Subaru Battery Drain Settlement

Subaru vehicles from model years 2015–2020 (certain models) allegedly suffer from a design defect causing battery drain. The lawsuit alleges Subaru violated consumer statutes and breached warranties. Subaru denies the claims and maintains the vehicles are not defective and function properly.

Paid Cash reimbursement for battery replacements, testing, diagnosis, towing services, and stranded-related costs incurred before the notice date; extended warranty coverage for qualifying battery failures after the notice date

MacBook Keyboard Litigation Settlement

Apple sold MacBook laptops between 2015 and 2019 equipped with defective butterfly keyboards that allegedly caused characters to repeat unexpectedly, letters or characters not to appear, and keys to feel sticky or unresponsive. Apple denies all allegations and admits no wrongdoing in this settlement.

Paid Payment amount varies by group: Group 1 members (at least two Topcase Replacements) receive automatic payments; Group 2 members (single Topcase Replacement with unresolved issues) submit claim; Group 3 members (one or more Keycap Replacements with unresolved issues) submit claim. Specific payment amounts not stated.

Grande Games Settlement

Defendants allegedly violated Washington's gambling laws and Consumer Protection Act by selling 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 that they violated any law.

Porsche Gasoline Emissions Settlement

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

Paid $200–$1,350

Staunton Lodge v. Pekin Insurance Company Illinois Property Depreciation Settlement

The Insurance Companies allegedly improperly deducted depreciation attributable to labor costs when adjusting some insurance claims in Illinois. The Insurance Companies denied all allegations of wrongdoing and maintained they paid claims reasonably. The Court did not decide in favor of either party; instead, both sides agreed to settle to avoid litigation costs and trial.

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 near Santa Barbara, California. The oil washed up onto coastal properties and beaches, causing residents to lose the use and enjoyment of their homes and damaging the fishing industry.

Arnold v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company Settlement

State Farm applied depreciation to the estimated costs of labor and other non-material costs when calculating actual cash value payments for structural damage claims in Alabama, which allegedly resulted in policyholders being underpaid in violation of their insurance contracts. State Farm denies the conduct breached the contracts and notes that many policyholders received everything entitled under their policies.

Venator Materials PLC Securities Litigation Settlement

Venator Materials PLC allegedly violated federal securities laws by making false and misleading statements about damage to its facility in Pori, Finland, the cost to rehabilitate it, and the impact on the company's business and operations, including statements about whether the facility would be rebuilt within insurance policy limits. Venator settled without admitting wrongdoing for $19,000,000.

Hercules Laundry Card Settlement

Hercules Corp. allegedly misrepresented the value of its reloadable laundry cards by setting reload amounts and machine prices so cards always had a remainder balance, then charged a $5 processing fee to collect unused balances without clearly disclosing the fee. Hercules denies these allegations.

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

Mattel is accused of violating federal securities laws by making false and misleading statements about the company's internal controls and financial results, including concealing misstatements in Mattel's third and fourth quarter 2017 financial statements. The defendants settled the case for $98 million without admitting wrongdoing.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Subscribers 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 in selling health insurance and administrative services. The defendants deny wrongdoing and assert their conduct results in lower healthcare costs and greater access to care. The parties settled to avoid further litigation costs and risk.

Vasquez v. Libre by Nexus Settlement

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

Paid Settlement Class Members may be entitled to debt relief, discounts, payment caps, and/or non-monetary relief. Those who submit a Form I-391 may be entitled to receive a payment.

Lynwood Strip Search Settlement

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department conducted group strip searches at the Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood, California in a manner that a court found to be unconstitutional in 2017. The department has agreed to settle the class action lawsuit by paying eligible individuals who were subjected to these searches.

Paid From $200

Ford F-Series Door Latch Class Action Settlement

Ford Motor Company was sued alleging that door latches in certain model year 2015-2019 Ford F-Series trucks malfunction due to a design defect. Ford denies all allegations of wrongdoing but has agreed to settle the litigation by providing the settlement benefits described.

Paid $10–$400

BP Solar Panel Settlement

BP Solar manufactured solar panels with S-type junction boxes between 1999 and 2007 that allegedly are defective and prone to junction box failures, which could cause burn marks, shattered glass, and fire hazards. BP and Home Depot deny these claims but have agreed to settle.

Paid Category 1 claims paid until fund exhausted; Category 2 claims accepted through July 21, 2020

GM Engine Litigation Settlement

General Motors sold 2011-2014 Chevrolet and GMC pickup trucks and SUVs with LC9 5.3-liter V8 engines that allegedly contain a defective piston assembly. The defect causes excessive engine wear, oil consumption, spark plug fouling, rough idling, check engine lights, and potential engine damage. GM denies any wrongdoing or that the vehicles are defective.

Paid From $2,149

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.

Wells Fargo ESOP Settlement

Wells Fargo allegedly unlawfully used dividends from Wells Fargo Preferred Stock held in the ESOP to offset employer contributions to the plan, and GreatBanc, as independent fiduciary, allegedly knowingly participated in these violations and failed to remedy them. The lawsuit alleges breaches of fiduciary duties and prohibited transactions under ERISA. Defendants deny all allegations of wrongdoing.

Paid Share of Net Settlement Fund based on Plan of Allocation after Court-approved deductions, settlement administration expenses, and attorneys' fees

Park National Bank Overdraft Fees Settlement

Park National Bank allegedly assessed overdraft fees on debit card transactions that were authorized with sufficient funds but later settled with a negative balance. The plaintiff claims this constitutes breach of contract and unjust enrichment. The bank denies these claims.

Mercedes-Benz HVAC Settlement

Mercedes-Benz vehicles allegedly developed issues with moldy, mildew-y, or similar odors emanating from the HVAC system. The settlement provides reimbursement for past repairs and future coverage for qualifying HVAC repairs, with reimbursement percentages based on vehicle age.

Paid 50% to 100% reimbursement for HVAC repairs (cleaning evaporator and replacing filter related to moldy/mildew odor) based on vehicle age and time period; percentage declines from 100% during warranty to 50% after 8 years from in-service date

Perrigo Securities Litigation Settlement

Perrigo Company plc and former CEO Joseph C. Papa allegedly violated federal securities laws by making false and misleading statements and omissions regarding the performance and integration of Omega Pharma N.V., which Perrigo acquired in early 2015, and regarding Perrigo's pricing strategy, noncompetitive practices, and the competitive environment for its generic prescription drug unit. The defendants have settled for $97 million without admitting wrongdoing.

Pivotal Software Stockholders Litigation Settlement

VMware acquired Pivotal Software on December 30, 2019, offering Pivotal stockholders $15 per share in cash. Plaintiff alleged that VMware, Dell, and other defendants breached fiduciary duties owed to Pivotal public stockholders, resulting in damages from the acquisition price being inadequate.

Dinsmore v OK Petroleum Settlement

Oklahoma Petroleum Allies, LLC allegedly failed to pay statutory interest on late payments to owners of oil-and-gas production proceeds from Oklahoma wells. The defendant denies all allegations of wrongdoing or liability.

Las Flores Pipeline System Settlement

Property owners sued Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. claiming that easement contracts for land through which the company's pipeline system (Line 901 and 903, now called Las Flores Pipeline System) passed had terminated because the company failed to use, operate, and maintain the pipeline for many years. The settling parties (new pipeline owners Pacific Pipeline Company and Sable Offshore Corp.) agreed to resolve the claims by paying $70 million to the class and acknowledging restrictions on installing new pipelines and agreeing to pursue automatic shutoff valves.

Paid From $50,000

nCino No-Poach Settlement

nCino, Live Oak Bank, and Apiture allegedly agreed not to hire, recruit, or poach one another's employees, in violation of state and federal antitrust laws. nCino agreed to pay $2.19 million to resolve these claims. The defendant admits no wrongdoing—this settlement is not an admission of liability.