May 2023 Class Action Settlements You Need to Know
IKEA FACTA Receipt Privacy $24.25M Class Action Lawsuit Settlement
IKEA, the popular furniture retailer, has agreed to pay $24.45 million to resolve claims related to printing receipts with excessive payment card information. The lawsuit alleges that IKEA violated the Fair and Accurate Transactions Act (FACTA) by printing more than the legally allowed information on receipts. FACTA only permits the last five digits of a card number to appear on an electronically printed receipt and prohibits the display of expiration date information. However, IKEA allegedly printed the first six and last four digits of payment card numbers on its receipts.
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This settlement benefits IKEA shoppers who used a debit or credit card at any IKEA retail store between Oct. 18, 2017, and Dec. 31, 2019, and received a receipt from the transaction displaying excessive card information. The deadline to submit a claim in the settlement is May 4, 2023. Don't miss out on this opportunity to hold IKEA accountable for its alleged breach of customer privacy.
Experian, T-Mobile Data Breach $16M Class Action Settlement
In 2015, a massive data breach involving Experian and T-Mobile compromised the sensitive personal information of T-Mobile customers. As a result, Experian and T-Mobile have agreed to a combined $16 million settlement to resolve several class action lawsuits related to the data breach. The lawsuits allege that both companies were negligent and failed to take reasonable measures to prevent the data breach.
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Individuals whose personal information was compromised in the 2015 data breach are eligible for settlement benefits. To receive compensation, affected consumers must file a valid claim form by May 6, 2023. This is an important chance to hold Experian and T-Mobile responsible for their alleged negligence in protecting customer data.
Lufthansa COVID-19 Canceled Flights Class Action Settlement
The COVID-19 pandemic led to numerous flight cancellations, leaving many passengers frustrated and out of pocket. Lufthansa, a major airline, has agreed to pay up to $50 million to resolve claims that it failed to refund passengers for flights canceled due to COVID-19. Although flight cancellations were not inherently illegal, the airline allegedly violated its policies by not providing timely refunds for these canceled flights.
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Individuals who purchased tickets for a Lufthansa flight scheduled to fly between Jan. 1, 2020, and Aug. 16, 2021, and had their flights canceled are eligible for this settlement. The deadline to submit a claim under the settlement is May 9, 2023. This settlement offers an opportunity for affected passengers to seek compensation for Lufthansa's alleged failure to provide timely refunds.
Class action settlements are essential in holding companies accountable for their actions. If you are eligible for any of these settlements, don't let the deadlines pass you by. File your claims and take a stand for consumer rights.
