$2.5 Billion Amazon Prime Settlement: Time Is Almost Up to Claim Your Refund

Information on the Amazon Prime Settlement 

Back in September 2025, Amazon agreed to resolve an FTC lawsuit by putting $1.5 billion into a fund for consumer refunds and paying an additional $1 billion civil penalty on top of that — a combined $2.5 billion resolution. Amazon didn't admit any wrongdoing as part of the deal, but the underlying allegations were serious: the FTC claimed the company signed people up for Prime without making it clear they were agreeing to a paid subscription, and then made it needlessly hard for those same customers to cancel once they realized what had happened.

As part of the settlement, Amazon also agreed to change how it handles enrollment and cancellation going forward, including clearer sign-up disclosures and a simpler path to decline or cancel Prime.

Who Actually Qualifies for an Amazon Prime Refund

The eligibility rules are fairly specific, so it's worth checking carefully rather than assuming you don't qualify. To be eligible, you generally need to have:

• Signed up for Prime between June 23, 2019, and June 23, 2025, through one of several enrollment paths the FTC flagged as problematic — this includes the universal Prime decision page, the shipping selection page, the single-page checkout flow, or the Prime Video enrollment process
• Tried unsuccessfully to cancel your Prime membership online during that same window
• Used more than three but fewer than ten Prime benefits during any 12-month period while enrolled
• Not already received an automatic refund from Amazon

Amazon itself determines whether a given customer's enrollment matches one of the flagged sign-up flows, so the company is doing the verification on the back end.

Did You Already Get Paid?

Some people won't need to do anything at all. Amazon issued automatic refunds to a batch of eligible Prime customers back in November and December 2025. If that was you, there's nothing further to claim. But if you believe you qualify and never received that automatic payout, you still have a shot — as long as you file before the deadline.

How to File a Claim

If you haven't received an automatic refund and think you're eligible, here's what to do:

1. Go to the official settlement site: SubscriptionMembershipSettlement.com
2. Follow the claims process listed there
3. If you have questions, the settlement administrator can be reached at admin@SubscriptionMembershipSettlement.com

Payments can be issued a few different ways — through your Prime membership itself, or via PayPal or Venmo, depending on how you file.

A Word of Caution — Watch for Scams

Whenever there's a big, well-publicized settlement like this one, scammers tend to come out of the woodwork. Given that this blog is specifically about spotting and stopping email fraud, it's worth saying clearly: the only official site for this claim is SubscriptionMembershipSettlement.com. Be skeptical of:

• Unsolicited emails or texts asking you to "verify" personal or banking information to receive your refund
• Links that don't lead directly to the official settlement domain
• Any request for a fee to "process" or "release" your refund — legitimate settlement claims never charge you money upfront
• Callers claiming to be from Amazon or the FTC asking for your Social Security number or full card details

If something about a message claiming to be related to this settlement feels off, don't click. Go directly to the official site by typing the URL yourself.

Bottom Line

If you were a Prime subscriber sometime between mid-2019 and mid-2025 and either struggled to cancel or don't remember getting a refund last winter, it's worth five minutes to check your eligibility before the July 27, 2026 deadline. After that, this claims window closes permanently.

Are you eligible for a refund?

Alabama State Farm Total Loss Settlement: Who Qualifies for the $20.50 Payment and How to File a Claim

Submitted a covered first-party private passenger automobile physical damage claim with an eligible State Farm entity;

Had their vehicle declared a total loss;

Received a claim payment between November 7, 2018, and February 10, 2026; and

Did not receive reimbursement for the full amount of applicable purchasing fees.

Individuals who believe they qualify should carefully review the class action settlement requirements before submitting a claim.

How Much Could Eligible Drivers Receive?

Unlike many class action settlements where payments vary depending on the number of claims submitted, this settlement provides a fixed payment.

Eligible class members who submit an approved claim are expected to receive approximately $20.50.

While the payment amount is relatively small, consumer advocates often encourage eligible individuals to participate in settlements when they qualify, particularly when the filing process requires minimal documentation.

Do You Need Proof?

According to the settlement information, traditional proof of purchase is not required for eligible claimants. However, individuals should be prepared to provide the requested information on the claim form and certify that they qualify under the terms of the settlement.

Submitting false information on a class action claim may constitute perjury, making it important to ensure you meet all eligibility requirements before filing.

Important Deadlines

If you believe you're eligible, be aware of these important dates:

• Claim submission deadline: July 15, 2026
• Settlement applies to qualifying claims made between: November 7, 2018, and February 10, 2026.

Waiting until the last minute could increase the risk of missing the deadline, so eligible claimants should review the settlement information as soon as possible.

This Lawsuit is a Matter of Principle

Although the payment amount is modest, the case highlights a broader issue frequently seen in insurance litigation: how insurers calculate total-loss vehicle values and the additional costs consumers face when replacing a vehicle.

Many drivers assume that a total-loss payment covers every expense associated with purchasing another vehicle. However, disputes can arise over taxes, registration costs, title fees, licensing expenses, and other government-imposed charges.

Class action lawsuits like this one can help clarify insurers' obligations while providing compensation to affected consumers when settlements are reached.

It's important to note that settlements do not necessarily mean the defendant engaged in wrongdoing. Companies often choose to settle litigation to avoid the expense and uncertainty of continued court proceedings.

For Those Eligible in this Class Action Settlement

If you owned an insured vehicle in Alabama and previously received a total-loss payment from State Farm during the applicable period, it may be worthwhile to determine whether you're eligible for this settlement.

Because the filing process is relatively straightforward and the deadline is approaching, qualifying policyholders should review the settlement information promptly and submit a claim before July 15, 2026, if they meet the eligibility requirements.

Even relatively small settlements can help consumers recover money they may have been entitled to receive, making it worthwhile to verify whether your claim qualifies under the terms of the agreement.

Journalist Filed a Class Action Lawsuit Against Grammarly in New York Federal Court Over 'Expert Review' Feature

A journalist filed a class action lawsuit against the parent company of Grammarly, alleging that Grammarly "misappropriated the names and identities of hundreds of authors, editors, journalists and writers to earn profits for the company."

Class Action Lawsuit filed against Superhuman Platform Inc.

According to Remio, investigative journalist Julia Angwin filed a class action lawsuit on March 11, 2026 against Superhuman Platform Inc., the parent company of Grammarly. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

It states that Grammarly "targets a specific feature launched in August 2025, known as "expert review." Within the $12 monthly pro subscription, expert review uses large language models (AI) to generate writing feedback while giving credit of that advice to "real, recognizable journalists and writers and subject matter experts" without their consent -- and "used to sell software subscriptions."

In response, Superhuman Platform Inc. CEO Shishir Mehrotra issued a public apology on LinkedIn and disabled the "expert review" feature.

Grammarly Class Action Lawsuit Covers Only Certain Individuals 

To be clear, the Grammarly class action lawsuit only covers individuals whose name and identity was misappropriated for commercial gain. It doesn't not cover those who paid $12 for the pro subscription. The quick filing of the class action lawsuit "put a nail in the coffin" for the expert review feature.

At the heart of the lawsuit, Grammarly required the "experts" whose identities were being misappropriated to email customer support to have their names removed from the AI prompt outputs.

The class action lawsuit seeks over $5 million in damages from Superhuman Platform Inc. (parent company of Grammarly) for the unauthorized commercial exploitation of journalists, authors and writers.

The state of New York has strict commercial protections against the unauthorized use of a person's name, image, or likeness for profit without their agreement.

Logan Paul Will 'Pursue Legal Action' Against Those Calling him a 'Scammer'

Logan Paul told The Iced Coffee Hour Podcast that he is looking forward to "using legal channels" to sue individuals calling him a scammer. Comments rolled in on Yahoo! News, weighing in on Logan Paul.

Logan Paul Taking a selfie at WrestleMania XL; credit: (CC BY 2.0) by diegofernandophotography   

Class Action Lawsuit Against Logan Paul Was Dismissed

In the 2023 CryptoZoo case, Plaintiffs alleged that CryptoZoo failed to deliver after buying NFTs and tokens for a blockchain based game that never launched. Paul promoted CryptoZoo in 2021 as a play-to-earn game where users could buy "egg" NFTs, hatch out virtual animals, and then "earn money" by breeding and trading them. 

The game was never completed. In 2023, a class-action lawsuit was filed in Texas where Paul and his associates were accused of fraud, a breach of contract. Investors claimed that a "rug pull" happened because the project raised money and then never came to fruition.

In late October 2025, a judge dismissed the claims against Logan Paul in the CryptoZoo lawsuit.

Logan Paul Sues Coffeezilla for Defamation

Logan Paul launched a lawsuit against YouTuber Coffeezilla, which has a trial date set for April 2026. Coffeezilla is a moniker of YouTuber Stephen Findeisen, who released "investigative" YouTube videos accusing Paul of fraud in the CryptoZoo debacle.

Paul is seeking financial damages and legal costs against Findeisen after being accused of running a fraudulent scheme and "damaging his reputation."

Paul went on The Iced Coffee Hour Podcast and warns people that call him a scammer.

YouTube credit: Coffeezilla

YouTube credit: The Iced Coffee Hour

Comments on Yahoo!

Users on Yahoo! weighed in with their opinions. Read a few below.

Dylan said: "Probably not a good idea to sue someone for telling the truth. It will all come out in discovery, but Paul probably doesn't understand that."

User "Whatever" said: "With all the things people call you and your brother. SCAMMER is a compliment."

David M. wrote: "Maybe the Scammer should read the 1st amendment."

Louie wrote: "You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you can not fool all of the people all of the time.”

this guys a big joke stop following him all he does is take your money"

Juan Carlos said: "Fine, how about conman or grifter?"

Raymond commented, "So he doesn't like being called a scammer, how about grifter?"

Jaime wrote: "He is a scammer, if people didn't get all their money back, then it's obviously a scam. I don't see how he looks at it any different. Only a scammer would look at it as if they weren't scamming somebody and come up with excuses. He is a scammer..."

Sources:

"Logan Paul Threatens Legal Action Against People Calling Him 'Scammer'". Yahoo! News. 6 March 2026.

YouTube credit: Coffeezilla

YouTube credit: The Iced Coffee Hour

Google Agreed to Pay $68 Million in Class Action Settlement Over Google Assistant Privacy Violation, Pending Approval

Google has agreed to pay $68 million in a lawsuit settlement that claims that the Google assistant was recording private conversations illegally on smartphones, so that they could better target the smartphone owner with ads. It recorded private conversations without being alerted with the activation phrase, "Hey Google."

Google agreed to pay $68 million in a settlement

Google Will Pay Out $68 Million Over Privacy Lawsuit involving Assistant

Google has agreed to pay out a total of $68 million USD to smartphone users that had voice-activated Google assistant and their privacy was violated when it recorded users for targeted ads without the activation words, "Hey Google."

Reuters reported that U.S. District Judge Beth Labson Freeman must approve the class action settlement that was filed 23 January, 2026, and therefore is in "pending approval" status.

According to Reuters, "users objected to receiving ads after Google Assistant misperceived what they said in hot words, known as 'false accepts.'"

Google has settled without acknowledging wrongdoing. this is to avoid cost, risk, and uncertainty of litigation, according to court papers. Those affected and subject to "false accepts" since May 18, 2016, are covered or "eligible" class action members of this settlement. Eligible users may file claims for up to 3 devices.

Out of the $68 million, the lawyers for plaintiffs "may seek up to one-third of the fund, or about $22.7 million" for their legal fees.

Do you suspect that Google Assistant on your smartphone recorded any of your private conversations in order to target you with ads?

Tampa Bay News: Google Agrees to Pay $68 Million in Privacy Lawsuit 

Sources:

Stempel, Jonathan. "Google settles Google Assistant privacy lawsuit for $68 million." Reuters.com. 26 January 2026.

Tampa Bay News. "Google Agrees to Pay $68 Million in Privacy Lawsuit Settlement." 27 January 2026.

How Eligible Amazon Prime Customers can Claim Money from the $2.5 Billion Amazon Settlement

Amazon allegedly "enrolled tens of millions of customers in Amazon Prime subscriptions without their knowledge or consent," and "made it difficult for customers to cancel their Amazon Prime subscriptions." As a result, Amazon agreed to pay out $2.5 billion to eligible Amazon Prime customers.

Eligible Amazon Prime Customers: What You Can Expect

According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Amazon began sending claim notices to eligible Amazon Prime customers in January 2026.

Amazon is required to pay out $1.5 billion for refunds to customers that were affected by its "unlawful" Amazon Prime enrollment and cancellation practices and is also required to pay $1 billion civic penalty and stop the unlawful enrollment and cancellation practices (Source: FTC).

Requirements to Get a Refund from the Amazon Prime Settlement

Eligible Amazon Prime customers can receive up to $51.00 USD under the settlement agreement.

Here are the requirements to be eligible:

1. You are an Amazon Prime customer in the United States.

2. You signed up for Amazon Prime subscription through a "challenged enrollment flow" or tried to cancel through the online cancellation flow but were unable to do so between June 23, 2019 and June 23, 2025.

3. You used no more than (3) Amazon Prime benefits (including Prime Music or Prime Video products offered for free to Prime subscribers) in any 12-month period following Amazon Prime enrollment.

In January 2026, Amazon began sending claim notices to eligible Amazon Prime customers who did not receive an automatic refund from November 2025 to December 2025. The claim notice provides instructions on how to file a claim.

It is important to understand that the FTC will not ask or be involved with your refund, and if someone claiming to be from the FTC contacts you, this is likely a scammer.

If you are eligible, you will receive a claim form by mail or email.

On the claim form, the eligible Amazon Prime customer selects the method of how they would like their refund. It can be by check, PayPal or Venmo.

Joybird Owned by La-Z-Boy Agreed to Pay 7.15 Million in Class Action Lawsuit Settlement

A consumer filed a class action lawsuit in federal court in California, claiming that La-Z-Boy discounts are falsely advertised on its website joybird.com. In the lawsuit, the plaintiff alleges that the original prices being shown on the website are "false reference prices that no consumer pays." 

A Class Action Lawsuit was Filed Against La-Z-Boy 

Plaintiff Jeffrey Jacobs filed a class action lawsuit against La-Z-Boy - which owns joybird.com - after claiming in the lawsuit that "original" prices are being "falsely advertised" on the website, and that "no consumer pays these original prices."

This class action lawsuit is Jacobs v. La-Z-Boy Inc., Case No. 2:24-cv-04446 in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Jeffrey Jacobs is represented by Todd D. Carpenter, Scott G. Braden and James B. Drimmer of Lynch Carpenter LLP.

Jacob states in the lawsuit, “The resulting artificial price disparity misleads consumers into believing the product they are buying has a higher market value, and it induces them into purchasing the product,” the La-Z-Boy class action says. “This practice artificially inflates the market price for these products by raising consumers’ internal reference price and in turn the perceived value consumers ascribe to these products.”

According to TopClassActions.com, the La-Z-Boy discounts are a violation of the California Unfair Competition Law, California's False Advertising Law, and California's Consumer Legal Remedies Act.

The class action lawsuit is asking for damages and restitution from La-Z-Boy's falsely earned profits, and injunctive relief against La-Z-Boy.

Jacob also states:

“This deceptive marketing practice gave consumers the false impression that the products were regularly sold on the market for a substantially higher price than they actually were; therefore, leading to the false impression that the products sold at joybird.com and Joybird retail stores were worth more than they actually were.”

La-Z-Boy Agreed to Pay $7.15 Million to Eligible Consumers

Joybird, (owned by La-Z-Boy) agreed to a $7.15 million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve these claims. The settlement benefits consumers in the states California, Oregon, and Washington who purchased one or more La-Z-Boy products on Joybird.com or at a physical Joybird store location at a sale price between December 18, 2019 and October 31, 2025.

Eligible class members can receive a $115 benefit that can be redeemed as either a cash payment or a store credit voucher. Those that choose the store credit voucher must redeem the voucher within two years after distribution. The voucher can be redeemed online or in-store.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is February 13, 2026.

How to Sign up for the Joybird Class Action Lawsuit Settlement

How do I sign up for the Joybird La-Z-Boy class action settlement online?

The website with the claim form is found here. A screenshot of that website is seen below. A claim number and PIN will be required to log in, which you should have received by mail or e-mail.

Joybird Settlement website - https://jacobslazyboyjoybird.claims-administrator.com/

Are you eligible for the La-Z-Boy class action lawsuit settlement?

Email Notice to Consumers Who Made Payments Through the Google Play Store

The following is a legitimate email sent out to eligible class action lawsuit members regarding the $630 million Google Play settlement. 

Google Play $630 Million Class Action Settlement

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
State of Utah, et al. v. Google LLC, et al., Case No. 3:21-cv-05227-JD

NOTICE OF STATE ATTORNEYS GENERAL SETTLEMENT

Notice ID: 332212040

ATTENTION: CONSUMERS WHO MADE PAYMENTS THROUGH THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE

THIS IS A COURT-APPROVED NOTICE AND NOT A SOLICITATION FROM A LAWYER

Please read this Notice carefully. You are receiving this Notice because you may have paid for an app through the Google Play Store or paid for in-app content (including purchases in gaming apps, subscriptions, and ad-free versions of apps) through Google Play Billing between August 16, 2016, and September 30, 2023 (a "Qualifying Purchase"). For example, if you paid to download a game or made a purchase in an app downloaded from the Google Play Store, you may have important rights concerning the State Attorneys General lawsuit described below.

A proposed settlement has been reached in a consumer protection and antitrust lawsuit brought by the Attorneys General of all 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands ("State Attorneys General") against Google (the "Action").

The State Attorneys General claim that consumers paid too much to Google for apps and for purchases made in apps downloaded from the Google Play Store because Google monopolized app distribution on certain Android devices and in-app billing services. The State Attorneys General also claim that by monopolizing app distribution, Google reduced consumers' choices in apps. The State Attorneys General also claim that Google made misrepresentations to the public concerning the risks of getting apps from sources other than the Google Play Store and Google's billing policies for apps. Google denies any wrongdoing and denies the allegations in the Complaint.

The State Attorneys General brought this lawsuit in their parens patriae* capacity, on behalf of consumers who made Qualifying Purchases through Google Play Billing between August 16, 2016, and September 30, 2023, while living in any State, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands.

As part of the settlement, a $630 million Settlement Fund will be established. The Fund will be used to pay consumers who made at least one Qualifying Purchase, as well as the costs of administering the Fund and attorneys' fees. Your share of the Fund will be at least $2 and may be more based on how much you paid for apps through the Google Play Store or for in-app content through Google Play Billing between August 16, 2016, and September 30, 2023, compared to the amount paid by all other consumers who made Qualifying Purchases.

You are receiving this Notice because Google's internal records show that you may have made a Qualifying Purchase using a Google payments profile with a "Legal Address" located in one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands.

If the "Legal Address" listed in your Google payments profile at the time you made a Qualifying Purchase is in one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands, then you are a member of this Action and you are eligible to receive a payment from the Settlement Fund.

If you are covered by this Action, you may not have to do anything to receive a payment from the Settlement Fund. The Settlement Fund will make the majority of payments automatically, and no claim form is necessary in most cases. Once the Settlement has been approved by the Court, you will receive an email from PayPal or a text from Venmo notifying you of your incoming payment at the email address or mobile phone number associated with your Google Play account. If that email address or phone number is also associated with a PayPal or Venmo account, then the payment will be made directly to that account. If that email address or phone number does not match an email address or phone number associated with a PayPal or Venmo account, then you have the option to create a new account or redirect the payment to a PayPal or Venmo account at another email address or phone number.

If you (a) do not have an existing PayPal or Venmo account and do not want to sign up for PayPal or Venmo, (b) no longer have access to the email address or mobile phone number associated with your Google Play account, or (c) were expecting to receive a payment but did not, there will be a supplemental claims process after the automatic payments process is complete.

If you would like to be notified by email when the supplemental claims process starts, you may submit your name, email address, and mobile phone number at www.GooglePlayStateAGAntitrustLitigation.com.

By receiving money, you will give up any rights to sue, or continue to sue, Google separately over the claims at issue in this Action.

Objections to the $630 Class Action Google Play Lawsuit

If you want to object to the Settlement, then you must file a written objection on or before February 19, 2026. To learn more about the process for making objections, go to www.GooglePlayStateAGAntitrustLitigation.com.

If you do not want to receive a payment from the Settlement Fund and you want to bring your own case against Google, then you must submit a request to be excluded on or before February 19, 2026. To learn more about or to submit a request for exclusion, go to www.GooglePlayStateAGAntitrustLitigation.com.

An administrator appointed by the Court is sending this Summary Notice. To view the full Notice approved by the Court, and for more information about the Action, including certain important Court filings, go to www.GooglePlayStateAGAntitrustLitigation.com or contact the Notice Administrator at 1-866-905-8127 or by email to info@GooglePlayStateAGAntitrustLitigation.com.

BY ORDER OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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The preceding email refers to a website, but doesn't ask you to take any action to join the class action lawsuit, because they already know who has a Google Play account and who is eligible.

That is a big indicator that this is a real and legitimate email. 

Are you entitled to $300 USD in the KitchenAid Whirlpool Maytag Class Action Lawsuit Settlement?

Whirlpool has agreed to pay affected consumers in a class action lawsuit settlement after certain models of their fridges sold under three different brands (Whirlpool, Maytag & KitchenAid) developed a frost build-up that interferes with cooling, resulting in costly repairs.

Whirlpool KitchenAid Maytag Class Action Lawsuit

The U.S. Sun reported that Whirlpool has agreed to pay up to $300 USD to consumers who purchased one of their refrigerators starting in 2012. More details on the specific date range are provided below.

Whirlpool has not admitted any wrongdoing in the class action lawsuit settlement but has agreed to pay an undisclosed total sum to eligible consumers.

Class members receive up to $300 USD for repairs and 75% of the original price if the refrigerator is between 1-3 years old.

Details of the Whirlpool KitchenAid Maytag Class Action Settlement 

The class action lawsuit settlement will compensate consumers who purchased certain Whirlpool, KitchenAid, and Maytag refrigerators sold between 2012 and 2019, which were affected by a manufacturing defect that caused excessive frost to accumulate on the evaporator. The serial numbers of the defective models are provided by the manufacturer.

Consumers have been told to check whether their appliance is eligible for searching for its serial number on the settlement website. Class members can receive up to $300 for past refrigerator repairs and replacements, under the settlement terms.

Official Whirlpool Class Action Lawsuit Claim Form Website Information

In the class action lawsuit, Paperno v. Whirlpool Corp., consumers who file a claim may be entitled to cash compensation. The official settlement claim website is here.

The official claim website states:

"Submitting a claim form is the only way to seek benefits relating to a Class Refrigerator that experienced Frost Clog Issues prior to January 31, 2025. Your deadline to submit a claim form is June 18, 2025. For eligible Frost Clog Issue repairs needed after January 31, 2025, you must submit your Claim Form within 90 days of the date of the completion of service on the Frost Clog Issue."

The deadline for consumers to file a claim is June 18, 2025.

The deadline for exclusion and objection was March 21.

The final approval hearing was May 13.

Consumers may be Entitled to Cash Payment in the HexClad $2.5 Million Class Action Lawsuit Settlement, More Details

Did you purchase a Hexclad cookware product after February 1, 2022? If so, you may be entitled to cash from a class action lawsuit settlement against HexClad cookware.

Hexclad Class Action Lawsuit settlement

$2.5 Million Hexclad Class Action Lawsuit Settlement

HexClad has agreed to pay cash to customers in a $2.5 million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve false claims that its cookware was free from toxic chemicals, such as polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA).

The lawsuit is: Cliburn v. One Source to Market, LLC dba Hexclad Cookware, Inc.

Allegations in the Lawsuit Against Hexclad

In the lawsuit, HexClad customers claimed in the class action lawsuit that the company's products are not as safe as they seem. According to the class action lawsuit settlement filed by the plaintiff, HexClad cookware does allegedly contain toxic chemicals, such as PFAS and PFOA, despite being advertised as being free from these toxic chemicals. 

According to the class action lawsuit, HexClad's "false and misleading representations and omissions" are material and would likely deceive reasonable consumers.

Unsurprisingly, HexClad has not admitted any wrongdoing but has agreed to pay $2.5 million to resolve the allegations. 

The class action lawsuit settlement will pay cash to consumers who purchased one or more eligible HexClad products between Feb. 1, 2022, and March 31, 2024.

If you purchased a HexClad cookware product during this period, visit the official claim form online to join the class action lawsuit settlement. Consumers who want to be eligible to receive a cash payment must do so by November 15, 2025.

Proof of purchase is not required for consumers who submit a claim for one or two products, but consumers submitting a claim for 3 or more products must provide a receipt or proof of purchase.

The deadline for exclusions and objections is August 5, 2025.

The final approval hearing for HexClad is September 15, 2025.

Find Out if You are Entitled to Settlement Money From Apple Class Action Lawsuit Involving Siri 'Recording Without Consent'

Per U.S. District Court case Lopez v. Apple Inc., if you owned or purchased a Siri enabled device and experienced an unintended Siri activation during a confidential or private communication between September 17, 2014, and December 31, 2024, you should read this notice as it may impact your legal rights.

Class Action Lawsuit against Apple Inc. related to Siri

Have you ever noticed a smart device activate without you saying the wake word?

It happens. One person filed a lawsuit against Apple Inc. after discovering that Siri recorded their private conversations without consent.

Apple Agrees to Pay Settlement in U.S. District Court Case

Here's what happened:

Apple agreed to pay out a class action settlement on Dec. 31, 2024, due to a lawsuit filed by California resident Funiko Lopez, who claimed in the lawsuit that "Siri conducted unlawful and intentional interception and recording of individuals' confidential communications with their consent and subsequent unauthorized disclosure of those communications."

The court case Lopez v. Apple Inc. states:

"Apple intentionally, willfully, and knowingly violated consumers' privacy rights, including within the sanctity of consumers' own homes where they have the greatest expectation of privacy...Plaintiffs and Class Members would not have bought their Siri Devices or would have paid less for them, if they had known Apple was intercepting, recording, disclosing, and otherwise misusing their conversations without consent or authorization."

Apple agreed to the settlement on Dec. 31, 2024, but "denies all of the allegations made in the lawsuit and denies that [they] did anything improper or unlawful."

Who is Eligible to File a Claim in the Class Action Lawsuit?

Anyone in the U.S. who owned or purchased an Apple device between September 17, 2024, and December 31, 2024, and enabled Siri during that time period is eligible to file a claim before July 2, 2025.

You would receive a notice in the mail or by email with a Claimant ID Code and Confirmation Code. You would take this information from your notice and go to this page online to submit your information.

Below is a screenshot of the Submit Claim page.

Lopez v. Apple Inc. Submit Claim page

Additional Details from Lopez v. Apple Inc. Class Action Lawsuit

The official website of the class action lawsuit states:

• A settlement has been reached with Apple Inc. (“Apple”) in a class action lawsuit brought on behalf of current or former owners or purchasers of a Siri-enabled iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, MacBook, iMac, HomePod, iPod touch, or Apple TV (“Siri Device/Devices”) whose confidential or private communications were allegedly obtained by Apple and/or shared with third parties as a result of an unintended Siri activation.  Apple denies all of the allegations made in the lawsuit and denies that Apple did anything improper or unlawful.
• The Settlement provides for a $95 million fund for payments to Settlement Class Members who are individual current or former owners or purchasers of a Siri Device, who reside in the United States or its territories, and whose confidential communications were obtained by Apple and/or were shared with third parties as a result of an unintended Siri activation.  The Settlement Class excludes Apple; any entity in which Apple has a controlling interest; Apple’s directors, officers, and employees; Apple’s legal representatives, successors, and assigns.  Also excluded from the Settlement Class are all judicial officers assigned to this case as well as their staff and immediate families.  The Class Period is September 17, 2014 to December 31, 2024. 
• If you believe you are a Settlement Class Member, you must submit a valid Claim Form to get a payment from the Settlement. Settlement Class Members may submit claims for up to five Siri Devices on which they claim to have experienced an unintended Siri activation during a conversation intended to be confidential or private.  Settlement Class Members who submit valid claims shall receive a pro rata portion of the Net Settlement Amount for a Class Payment of up to a cap of $20 per Siri Device. The amount available to Settlement Class Members will increase or decrease pro rata depending on the total number of valid claims submitted, and Siri Devices claimed.   Depending on the total number of valid claims, this Plan of Allocation is subject to modification by agreement of the Parties without further notice to Settlement Class Members, provided any such modification is approved by the Court. The final amount will not be known until all claims are evaluated.  Please see the information in the Notice concerning payments.
• If you received an email or postcard with a Claim Identification Code and a Confirmation Code notifying you about the Settlement, use these codes when making a claim.   If you did not receive an email or postcard about the Settlement and don’t have these codes but believe you are a member of the Settlement Class, you may still make a claim by going to the Submit a Claim page to make a claim and following the instruction on how to submit a Claim Form.
• You can also opt out of or object to the Settlement.

Vanderbilt Football Quarterback Diego Pavia Filed a Lawsuit Against the NCAA in Federal Court for Player Eligibility

Vanderbilt Quarterback Diego Pavia isn't happy that he has limited eligibility to play at a Division I school due to NCAA bylaws restricting junior college players. He argues that he should have two more years of eligibility in his lawsuit.

Vanderbilt Quarterback Diego Pavia speaking to Paul Finebaum

Diego Pavia Filed a Lawsuit in Federal Court Against the NCAA bylaws

According to ESPN, Diego Pavia "filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee in Nashville, requesting an injunction that would prevent the NCAA from enforcing its bylaws regarding junior college player limits and grant Pavia two more seasons of eligibility."

In the lawsuit, it argues "the rules stifle the competition in the labor market for NCAA Division I football players, harming college athletes and degrading the quality of Division I football consumed by the public."

The lawsuit states: "Because Pavia cannot relive his short college career, the harm inflicted by the JUCO Eligibility Limitations Bylaws is irreparable and ongoing, and temporary and preliminary injunctive relief is necessary." Pavia wants to "put a stop to the unjustified anticompetitive restriction on universities who seek to compete for college athletes, and to restore freedom of economic opportunity for himself and other college football players."

The NCAA's stated mission is "to promote the well-being of college athletes" and Pavia's lawsuit argues that the "harms [caused] are contrary to the Defendant's stated mission of promoting the well-being of college athletes" that are former Junior College (JUCO) football players "who are harmed by this illegal restraint, and have a small window of time to compete in Division I football." (Source: ESPN)

Junior College Transfers Face 'Unfair' Eligibility Restrictions at Division I Schools

Currently, junior college transfers face eligibility restrictions "that are not placed on athletes who choose to delay entry to a Division I NCAA college to attend prep school, compete professionally in another sport, or serve in the military." This is what happened to Diego Pavia, and his lawsuit fights for himself and other football players in his situation.

The NCAA bylaws start the player's eligibility clock at the time they enter a two-year school (i.e. a junior college) - even if he or she does not play, including those that redshirt and the four-year eligibility limit.

Diego Pavia Transferred from a Junior College to a Division I School

Diego Pavia played two seasons at New Mexico Military Institute, which is a two-year junior college before he transferred to New Mexico State. There he played from 2022-2023, and enrolled in Vanderbilt in June with only one year of Division I eligibility left to play college football, according to NCAA bylaws.

Vanderbilt has beat Alabama and Auburn in this year's college football season and helped revive Vanderbilt's football program.

Questions for the reader: 

Do you think the NCAA should change its bylaws regarding JUCO football players' eligibility at Division I football schools?

Do you think Diego Pavia should be allowed to play at Vanderbilt for two more years?

Eligible Walmart Customers Can Claim Up to $500 in a $45 Million Class Action Lawsuit: The Deadline is June 5

Walmart customers who purchased citrus fruit or weighed items from Walmart, Walmart Neighborhood, or Walmart Supercenter in the U.S. or Puerto Rico between October 19, 2018, and January 19. 2024 may be eligible to receive up to $500 cash in a $45 million settlement.

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What is the Walmart Class Action Lawsuit About?

Plaintiff Vassilios Kukorinis brought an amended class action complaint against Walmart, Inc. in the U.S. District Court, Tampa Division on behalf of all others similarly situated.

It is Case № 8:22-cv-02402-VMC-TGW, filed: on 20 July 2023.

The class action lawsuit states that Walmart uses “unfair and deceptive business practices to pilfer its customers' hard-earned grocery dollars by charging customers more than the product’s lowest advertised per pound/ounce price.”

Kukorinis lawsuit alleges that Walmart is not charging customers the lowest advertised price found on a Rollback sticker or price sticker and that Walmart’s Point of Sale (POS) system “deceptively, systematically and artificially increases the weight of the product at checkout resulting in the customer paying an “inflated price” that is not the same as the price advertised.

The lawsuit does not just apply to customers who purchased citrus, but also other weighed goods, including meat, poultry, and seafood products.

Photo by Marques Thomas on Unsplash

Who is Eligible to Join the Walmart Class Action Lawsuit?

CNBC reported the following eligibility requirements and the tiers of how much money you could be eligible for:

“You may be eligible if you purchased weighted goods and/or bagged citrus in person from Walmart, Walmart Supercenter, or Walmart Neighborhood Market in the U.S. or Puerto Rico between Oct. 19, 2018, and Jan. 19, 2024, according to the settlement’s website.

The amount you receive will depend on how much you spend on those items at a Walmart store during that time period. Here are the potential payouts, per the settlement website.

• $10: If you’re approved and don’t have receipts, proof of purchase, or other documentation but attest to Purchasing up to 50 Weighted Goods and/or Bagged Citrus
• $15: If you’re approved and don’t have receipts, proof of purchase, or other documentation but attest to Purchasing 51 up to 75 Weighted Goods and/or Bagged Citrus in person
• $20: If you’re approved and don’t have receipts, proof of purchase, or other documentation but attest to Purchasing 76 up to 100 Weighted Goods and/or Bagged Citrus in person
• $25: If you’re approved and don’t have receipts, proof of purchase, or other documentation but attest to Purchasing 101 or more Weighted Goods and/or Bagged Citrus
• Up to $500: If you’re approved and have receipts, proof of purchase, or other documentation that substantiates (a) each Weighted Good and/or Bagged Citrus Purchased in person in a Walmart Store during the Settlement Class Period, and (b) the amount paid for each Weighted Good and/or Bagged Citrus Purchased, then that Approved Claimant will be entitled to receive 2% of the total cost of the substantiated Weighted Goods and Bagged Citrus Purchased, capped at five hundred dollars ($500)”

(Source: CNBC)

How Can a Person Join the Walmart Class Action Settlement?

If you are eligible to join this class action lawsuit, you can join at the following website.

The website is a “NOTICE OF PROPOSED CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT.”

Screenshot from Kukorinis v. Walmart Inc. settlement website

The following grid on the website shows your legal rights and options in this matter.

credit: Kukorinis v. Walmart Inc. settlement website

Have You Shopped for Weighed Items at Walmart?

Have you purchased citrus fruits or weighted items at Walmart between Oct. 19, 2018, and Jan. 19, 2024?

Does knowing this information change how much you will shop at Walmart in the future?

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Sources

Amended Class Action Lawsuit: Vassilios Kukorinis v. Walmart, Inc. Case №8:22-cv-02402-VMC-TGW. Document filed: 20 July 2023.

DeVon, Cheyenne. “You could claim up to $500 from Walmart as a part of a $45 million class action lawsuit — here’s how to check.” CNBC. 19 April 2024.

Kukorinis v. Walmart, Inc. Class Action Settlement website.

Verizon Wireless Will Be Paying US Customers in a Class Action Lawsuit for Those who Submit a Claim by April 15

Verizon Wireless has notified customers who are eligible for a class action lawsuit for those charged administrative fees between Jan. 1, 2016, and Nov. 8, 2023. Find out if you are eligible to receive money from Verizon Wireless.

Verizon sign; credit: WSB-TV 2 News

Who is Eligible for a Verizon Wireless Payment?

If you were a Verizon Wireless customer between Jan. 1, 2016, and Nov. 8, 2023, and had a postpaid wireless phone or data plan in the US, there is a good chance that you are eligible to join a class action lawsuit.

Verizon customers signed up for services paid on a monthly billing cycle who were charged administrative fees between Jan. 1, 2016, and Nov. 8, 2023, are the people who were affected.

Verizon has been contacting eligible members by email or regular mail — which was sent out Wednesday, January 3, 2024.

The email or letter contains a notice ID and confirmation code, which is used to submit a claim by registering on the settlement website. The deadline to submit a claim and join this class action lawsuit is April 15, 2024.

A screenshot of the website where you enter this information is seen below.

Submit a Claim website

How Much Should Each Customer Expect to Receive?

WSB-TV 2 News reported that “each customer should expect to see a payment of at least $15, but payments could be as high as $100.” The amount of the payout depends on how many eligible people sign up to receive their portion as members of this class action lawsuit.

Those eligible will receive payment via check or electronic payment.

Sources

Verizon Class Action lawsuit website to Submit a Claim: “Esposito et al. v. Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless.”

Lord, Debbie. “Verizon could owe you up to $100 in settlement money. Here is how you can file a claim.” WSB-TV 2 News. 5 January 2024.