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The latest class-action lawsuits
From big banks to canned tuna, companies are paying out huge money to settle some pretty fishy business. I’ve rounded up a few of the biggest class-action lawsuits and how to grab your slice of the pie.
This is your reminder I’m not a lawyer, this is not legal advice and a company paying out a settlement doesn’t mean they’re admitting, “Yeah, we messed up.”
💰 I like big bucks and I cannot lie
Payment app and debit card company Cash App is paying out $15 million. According to a class-action lawsuit, Cash App failed to protect consumers from two different data breaches — one in 2022 and another in 2023.
Individuals can get up to $2,500 for documented losses, including credit costs, bank fees, travel expenses and up to three hours of lost time (at a rate of $25 per hour).
Who’s eligible? Current and former Cash App customers impacted between Aug. 23, 2018, and Aug. 20, 2024.
Deadline: Submit this claim form by Nov. 18, 2024.
🐏 Ram, bam, thank you, ma’am
Start your engines … and make sure they run properly. FCA (a mega car manufacturer that includes Dodge) and Cummins (diesel engine manufacturer) agreed to a $6 million settlement to resolve claims certain Dodge diesel engines are defective.
Don’t expect a ton here — we’re talking an estimated per-person payout of $100.40.
Who’s eligible? Anyone who owned or leased a 2013-2015 Dodge Ram 2500 or 3500 truck with a Cummins diesel engine between Nov. 26, 2014, and July 13, 2016, in Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia or Washington.
Deadline: Settlement payments will go out automatically after the final approval hearing on Oct. 10, 2024. Sweet!
🏠 What does a house wear? Address
If you listed a home on a multiple listing service (MLS) between Oct. 31, 2017, and July 23, 2024, and you paid a real estate broker commission, you may be eligible for a piece of a $730 million settlement. A group of class-action lawsuits claims multiple brokers and agents worked together to hike up commission fees.
Who’s eligible? Several big-name real estate brokers, including Compass, Inc., and Redfin. Visit RealEstateCommissionLitigation.com for the full list.
Deadline: Submit a claim form by May 9, 2025.
🏦 I’ve lost interest
There’s nothing worse than an unexpected bank fee, especially when it’s bogus. Bank of America apparently charged a hidden $15 fee on incoming wire transfers to make some extra cash. They’re paying out $21 million total, with payouts based on how much you lost.
Who’s eligible? Anyone with a Bank of America consumer checking or savings account who was charged certain wire transfer fees between March 8, 2019, and Aug. 31, 2023.
Deadline: Settlements go out automatically after the final hearing on Oct. 21, 2024.
A little something extra
Here are five more that might impact you or someone in your life:
- The jokes write themselves: Know anyone who purchased 40 ounces of StarKist tuna from Sam’s Club or Costco? They could reel in their share of a $3 million-plus settlement over tuna price fixing.
- You got a fast car: If you owned or leased a Porsche with an XM radio antenna and Porsche Communication Management system 3.1 as of May 20, 2020, you could receive up to $7,500 in a faulty equipment settlement.
- Oh, sheet: Sleeping on CVC-brand sheets from Macy’s? You might be entitled to a rebate because they fibbed the thread count.
- Deep doo-doo: Earth Rated dog poop bags do not compost in the garbage, despite their marketing. Submit a claim form to get a few bucks back.
- Hindsight is 20/20: LensCrafters agreed to a $39 million settlement over false claims about their AccuFit system. If you bought prescription glasses between Sept. 5, 2013, and Sept. 20, 2023, you could get up to $50 per pair.
Did you hear about the lawyer who sued the funeral company over the coffin? It was an open-and-shut case. Ack, I’m sorry for that one.
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