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Ruby v. Build A Bear Workshop TCPA Text Message Settlement

Last verified August 25, 2026Source: atticusHow ClaimWatch verifies cases

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Where this case stands

Payments distributed April 25, 2024

The court approved the settlement and the administrator has reported sending payments to class members who filed valid claims.

Before Judge John A. Ross, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, Eastern Division (No. 4:21-cv-01152-JAR).

  1. September 24, 2021
    Case filed
  2. August 16, 2023
    Final approval granted
  3. October 3, 2023
    Preliminary approval

    The court allowed notice of the proposed settlement to go out to the class.

  4. October 3, 2023
    Case closed by the court
  5. April 25, 2024
    Payments distributed

What happened

Build-A-Bear Workshop allegedly sent text message solicitations to customers after they had revoked consent to receive them, violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). Build-A-Bear denies these allegations and all claims of wrongdoing. The company and plaintiff agreed to settle the matter to avoid further litigation.

Do you qualify?

All persons who received two or more text messages from Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. between September 24, 2017 and March 28, 2023 after requesting not to receive them.

How to file

If you received notice by email, you must submit an address form to be eligible to receive a settlement payment. Specific details on how to submit the form and any required documentation are not provided on this page.

Common questions

What is the status of the Ruby v. Build A Bear Workshop TCPA Text Message Settlement?
Payments distributed April 25, 2024. The court approved the settlement and the administrator has reported sending payments to class members who filed valid claims.
Is the Ruby v. Build A Bear Workshop TCPA Text Message Settlement notice real, or a scam?
Atticus Administration is the court-appointed administrator. Claims are filed only at tcpatextsettlement.com. Filing is always free, and no administrator asks for payment or a full Social Security number by email or text.How to tell a real settlement notice from a scam →
Who are the attorneys in the Ruby v. Build A Bear Workshop TCPA Text Message Settlement?
For the plaintiffs: Shawn J Wanta (WANTA THOME PLC); Scott Moriarity (WANTA THOME PLC); David T. Butsch (BUTSCH ROBERTS AND ASSOCIATES LLC); Christopher E. Roberts (BUTSCH ROBERTS AND ASSOCIATES LLC). For Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.: Ronald A. Norwood (LEWIS RICE LLC - St. Louis); Philip J. Mackey (LEWIS RICE LLC - St. Louis); Michael Armstrong (LEWIS RICE LLC - St. Louis); Edward T. Pivin (LEWIS RICE LLC - St. Louis). From the public court docket.

Who's involved

Plaintiffs

  • Benjamin Ruby

Defendants

  • Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.

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Counsel for defendants

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