NYT Renewal Settlement
Last verified September 18, 2026Source: jndHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was August 19, 2024. 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
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.
Do you qualify?
Anyone who enrolled in an automatically renewing NYT subscription directly through NYT with a California billing and/or delivery address from June 17, 2016, through May 12, 2021, and who were charged and paid automatic renewal fees.
How to file
Class members had to submit a claim form by August 19, 2024, which has now passed. The deadline to submit claims is closed. No claims can currently be filed.
Common questions
- How much does the NYT Renewal Settlement pay?
- The total settlement fund is $2.4M. 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 NYT Renewal Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was August 19, 2024. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Is the NYT Renewal Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- JND Legal Administration is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at nytrenewalsettlement.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 NYT Renewal 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 October 4, 2024; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- Maribel Moses
Defendants
- The New York Times Company
Counsel for plaintiffs
Parties and counsel from the public court docket. Listing an attorney here isn't an endorsement, and ClaimWatch isn't affiliated with any of them.
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This summary was generated from public settlement documents and may contain errors. Confirm eligibility, deadlines, and payment terms on the official settlement website before filing. ClaimWatch is not a law firm and this is not legal advice. Filing a claim is free.
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