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If you’re owed money in a class-action settlement, we want you to be the first to know. Unlike product recalls — which just give customers refunds for products that are pulled from the shelves — these settlements are the result of lawsuits where customers band together to sue a company for an alleged mistake.
Chances are, you’re part of some groups that’ll get settlement money. Keep this page bookmarked to find out everything you need to know about these class-action settlements.
What is a class-action lawsuit, and why is a particular company involved in one? Do you qualify for a payout? How do you claim your settlement money? How much money will you get and when? We have all the details on the latest 2023 class-action settlements — things like who qualifies, how much you’ll get, and whether or not you’ll need proof to file a claim.
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Class Action Settlements with a September 2023 Claim Deadline
$3.5 million Dole Fruit Bowls settlement
Who qualifies? If you’ve purchased Dole brand and Dole Fruit Bowls® products, such as Cherry Mixed Fruit, Diced Apples, Diced Pears, and more, between Jan. 12, 2017, and June 27, 2023, in the U.S. for personal use, you might be eligible.
How much? If you have proof of purchase, you could receive a cash refund of up to $18 per household. If you don’t have proof of purchase, you could still get up to $9 per household. Each household is eligible for only one claim.
Proof needed? No, but you won’t get as much as you would if you had proof (up to $18 vs. up to $9).
File a Claim Form by Sept. 25, 2023.
$900,000 TGI Fridays mozzarella sticks settlement
Who qualifies? Anyone who purchased certain TGI Fridays shelf-stable (not frozen or refrigerated) bagged snack products between Jan. 1, 2017 to July 31, 2022.
How much? $6 without proof.
Proof needed? No.
File a claim by Sept. 25, 2023.
$855,000 Journeys unwanted texts settlement
Who qualifies? Anyone who received one or more texts from Journeys between Dec. 21, 2017 to May 9, 2023, after you sent a stop text or similar request to them.
How much? Varies without proof. $161.47 with proof (personalized claim notice via email or mail).
Proof needed? No.
File a claim by Sept. 25, 2023.
$68.5 million Instagram BIPA settlement
Who qualifies? Anyone who lived in Illinois and used Instagram between Aug. 10, 2015 to Aug. 16, 2023.
How much? Unknown.
Proof needed? No.
File a claim by Sept. 27, 2023.
Class Action Settlements with an October 2023 Claim Deadline
$1.95 million Right Guard settlement
Who qualifies? Anyone who purchased Right Guard Sport or Xtreme antiperspirant aerosol/spray products between Nov. 19, 2018, and June 8, 2023, in the U.S. for personal or family use.
How much? With proof of purchase, receive up to $3.00 per product. Without proof, get up to $1.75 for up to five products claimed per household.
Proof needed? No, but providing proof of purchase may result in a higher payout.
Submit a claim form online or by mail by Oct. 14, 2023.
$15 million A&W Root Beer and Cream Soda settlement
Who qualifies? Bought A&W Root Beer or Cream Soda labeled as “Made with Aged Vanilla” between Feb. 7, 2016, and June 2, 2023? You might qualify for a refund.
How much? Get $5.50 per household without proof. With proof, it’s at least $5.50 plus more based on units bought, up to $25.00 per household. Total claims can’t exceed $15 million.
Proof needed? No, but proof of purchase may yield more money. One claim per household limit.
File a claim form online by Oct. 18, 2023.
Class Action Settlements with a November 2023 Claim Deadline
$2.5 million Batiste Dry Shampoo settlement
Who qualifies? Anyone who bought Batiste Bare or Clean or Batiste Light Bare dry shampoo (or other Bar products) before May 30, 2023.
How much? $2 without proof ($10 max), with proof (Batiste Bare or Clean or Batiste Light Bare, full refund).
Proof needed? No.
File a claim by Nov. 15, 2023.
$3.8 million CVS Lidocaine Settlement
Who qualifies? Individuals who purchased CVS branded maximum strength lidocaine products such as a patch, cream, roll-on, or spray between Dec. 11, 2017, and July 18, 2023, are eligible to be part of the settlement.
How much? The estimated payout for each valid claim is $13.50. Payment methods available are Venmo, Zelle, PayPal, Direct Deposit, or Prepaid MasterCard.
Proof needed? No proof of purchase is required to file a claim, but you’ll have to give an estimated date for when you bought the products.
File a claim by Nov. 20, 2023, to be eligible for the settlement benefits.
Class Action Settlements with a December 2023 Claim Deadline
Chicco KidFit Booster Seat settlement
Who qualifies? Anyone who bought the Chicco “KidFit” booster seat between April 22, 2015, and Dec. 31, 2021.
How much? $25 without proof, $50 with proof.
Proof needed? No.
File a claim by Dec. 11, 2023.
$181 million overcharged for chicken products settlement
Who qualifies? Anyone who bought fresh or frozen raw chicken (in one of the qualifying states listed below) between Jan. 1, 2009, and July 31, 2019.
How much? Varies.
Proof needed? No.
File a claim by Dec. 31, 2023.
Qualifying states:
- California
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Hawaii
- Illinois
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- Oregon
- Rhode Island (only on purchases made after July 15, 2013).
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Utah
- Wisconsin
$425 million Equifax breach settlement
Who qualifies? Anyone who was impacted by the Equifax data breach in September 2017.
How much? $125 – $250.
Proof needed? No.
File a claim by Jan. 22, 2024.
Class Action Settlements with a January 2024 Claim Deadline
$1.4 million Panda Express delivery service fee settlement
Who qualifies? Anyone who ordered food from Panda Express’s mobile app or website between July 17, 2020, and Feb. 16, 2022, and got charged a “Service Fee”.
How much? You can either choose to get a $10 digital cash payment or up to two vouchers for medium entrees (worth at least $12).
Proof needed? Kind of. Panda has notified everyone who qualifies via email. You’ll use the Unique ID number from that email to file a claim.
File a claim online by 11:59 p.m. PST on Jan. 10, 2024.
Other Class Action Settlements
Disney Magic Key Settlement
Who qualifies? If you were one of the thousands of people who bought the annual Disneyland Magic Key “Dream Pass”, listen up. If you found that you couldn’t make park reservations on certain days in 2021 — even though you were promised “no blockout dates” — you’re a part of this class action settlement. You’ll be contacted by a third party company telling you how to get paid.
How much? Each person who qualifies for this settlement is expected to receive a check for $67.41. That’s less than 5% of the $1,399 price tag for the Dream Pass.
Proof needed? No, any Magic Key passholders who are eligible for this settlement will be contacted by a third party. You won’t even need to fill out a claim form for this settlement.
Note: Don’t expect to get paid anytime soon. The court needs to go through the approval process for this settlement, which could take months or even years. Only then, a check will be sent your way.
Steam antitrust lawsuit settlement
Who qualifies? If you have a Steam account and bought something in the last four years, live in the US, and are at least 18 years old, you could be eligible for this settlement — which alleges that Steam overcharged customers.
How much? If you qualify, you might receive a refund of up to 60% of your purchases on Steam from the last four years.
Proof needed? Yes, you’ll need your Steam account username and ID (a unique 17-Digit Steam Account ID or Custom ID).
There’s no specific deadline stated to file a claim, but the settlement admins encourage customers to take action as soon as possible if you believe you’re eligible for this refund.
$10.5 million Macy’s cotton sheets settlement
Who qualifies? Anyone who purchased cotton sheets (supplied by AQ Textiles) from a Macy’s store (U.S. or Guam) from Nov. 8, 2013 to March 24, 2023.
How much? $2.50 without proof, $7.50 (per product purchased) with proof.
Proof needed? No.
File a claim 180 days after “Effective Date” (unknown). (File a claim now.)
