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McNamara v. Wells Fargo Free Trial Recurring Billing Settlement

Last verified July 13, 2026Source: claimdepotHow ClaimWatch verifies cases

This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was March 4, 2026. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →

What happened

Wells Fargo allegedly assisted the Apex Entities, Triangle Entities, and Tarr Entities by opening bank accounts for dozens of related companies and transferring millions of dollars into their third-party bank accounts. These entities misled consumers into monthly subscriptions and products. Wells Fargo denies all claims and wrongdoing.

Do you qualify?

You qualify if you did not receive a payment from the FTC refund programs for lawsuits against the Triangle or Apex Entities, or if you were enrolled in recurring billing with a Tarr Entity, during the period from January 1, 2009 through November 4, 2025.

How to file

Submit a timely and valid Claim Form online or postmarked by March 4, 2026. You must qualify under one of two criteria: not having received an FTC refund for Triangle or Apex entities, or having been enrolled in recurring billing with a Tarr Entity.

Common questions

How much does the McNamara v. Wells Fargo Free Trial Recurring Billing Settlement pay?
The total settlement fund is $33M. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
What is the claim deadline for the McNamara v. Wells Fargo Free Trial Recurring Billing Settlement?
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was March 4, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
Is the McNamara v. Wells Fargo Free Trial Recurring Billing Settlement notice real, or a scam?
Claims are filed at freetrialrecurringbillingsettlement.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
When will payments from the McNamara v. Wells Fargo Free Trial Recurring Billing Settlement be sent?
Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for March 26, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.

Who's involved

Plaintiffs

  • John N. Tuffield
  • Susan R. Landreau
  • Michael Darlington
  • Janet Pollard
  • Sharon Stiansen
  • John McCraner
  • Thomas W. McNamara

Defendants

  • Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
  • Wells Fargo & Company

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