Top Class Actions readers report checks in the mail from class action lawsuit settlements with Equifax, AMC, Clorox and other companies.
Batiste dry shampoo settlement checks
Checks are on the way from a $2.5 million settlement with Church & Dwight resolving claims Batiste dry shampoo was contaminated with carcinogenic benzene.
The settlement benefits consumers who purchased one or more Batiste dry shampoo products before May 30, 2023.
According to the class action lawsuit, certain Batiste dry shampoo products were contaminated with benzene, which is known to cause leukemia and other blood cancers. Plaintiffs argue Church & Dwight should have prevented this contamination and warned consumers of the risks.
Under the terms of the settlement, class members could receive $2 cash payments or vouchers for each product purchased. Our readers report receiving $2.99 on Aug. 14.
The deadline to file a claim was Nov. 15, 2023.
The Batiste dry shampoo class action lawsuit is Evans, et al. v. Church & Dwight Co. Inc., Case No. 1:22-cv-06301, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Equifax tribal loan class action rebates
Our viewers report settlement checks from an Equifax settlement that resolves claims it improperly reported tribal loan information on consumer reports.
The settlement includes individuals Equifax identified as having loans from Plain Green, Great Plains Lending or MobiLoans Oct. 4, 2019, and Aug. 21, 2023.
Plaintiffs claim Equifax wrongfully reported loan information about debts from the companies. Equifax allegedly allowed debt collectors to change this information to appear more recent, further harming consumer credit reports.
Under the settlement, eligible borrowers could receive a $500 cash payment and benefit from nonmonetary relief. One reader reportedly received a check for $500 from this settlement on Aug. 27.
The deadline to file a claim was Feb. 20, 2024.
The Equifax tribal loan class action lawsuit is Meeks v. Equifax Information Services LLC, Case No. 3:21-cv-07727-CRB, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
Mercy Health data breach settlement checks
Checks are in the mail from a $1.8 million settlement with Mercy Health resolving claims the health system failed to prevent a 2020 data breach.
The settlement benefits those who received data breach notifications from Mercy Health in December 2020 informing them an employee may have improperly accessed their or their child’s information.
A Mercy Health employee allegedly accessed patient information through improper means, prompting the health system to send out a data breach notice. Plaintiffs in the data breach class action lawsuit argue Mercy Health should have implemented stricter cybersecurity measures to prevent improper employee access.
Under the terms of the settlement, consumers could receive flat payments of $90 and up to $300 in additional reimbursement. One viewer reportedly received a check for $90 on Aug. 20.
The deadline to file a claim was June 10, 2024.
The Mercy Health data breach class action lawsuit is T.D., et al. v. Mercy Hospitals East Communities d/b/a Mercy Hospital St. Louis, et al., Case No. 20SL-CC05974, in the Missouri Circuit Court for St. Louis County.
Pine-Sol class action rebates
Top Class Actions readers report receiving checks in the mail from a $5.65 million Pine-Sol settlement resolving claims the products were contaminated with bacteria.
The settlement benefits consumers who purchased certain Pine-Sol scented products between Nov. 1, 2018, and Nov. 15, 2023.
According to the class action lawsuit, Clorox sold scented Pine-Sol products contaminated with pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria. Plaintiffs claim this bacteria could cause severe infections in some people and that Clorox should have prevented contamination.
Under the terms of the settlement, class members could receive a full refund with proof of purchase or $3.57 per product without proof of purchase. Our viewers reportedly received $223.99 on Aug. 28.
The deadline to file a claim was Feb. 7, 2024.
The Pine-Sol class action lawsuit are Swetz v. Clorox Co., Case No. 7:22-cv-09374-PMH, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York; Charles v. Clorox Co., Case No. 4:22-cv-6855-HSG, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California; and Kossel v. Clorox Co., Case No. 7:22-cv-10450-PMH, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
AMC+ VPPA settlement checks
Checks are on the way from a $8.3 million class action lawsuit settlement resolving claims AMC wrongfully tracked consumer activity on its websites and shared that information without consent.
The settlement benefits consumers who watched videos through AMC+, Shudder, Acorn TV, ALLBLK, SundanceNow and/or HIDIVE services on an online website, mobile app or streaming service controlled by AMC between Jan. 18, 2021, and Jan. 10, 2024.
AMC allegedly used Meta Pixel tracking on its websites and apps to track visitor activity without their consent. According to plaintiffs in the case, AMC then shared this information with third parties in violation of the Video Privacy Protection Act.
AMC agreed to pay $8.3 million to resolve the class action lawsuit. Under the terms of the settlement, consumers could receive an equal share of the net settlement fund along with a free one week subscription to AMC+. Top Class Actions readers report receiving electronic payments of $8.93 on Aug. 29.
The deadline to file a claim was April 9, 2024.
The AMC+ VPPA class action lawsuit is Vela, et al. v. AMC Networks Inc., Case No. 1:23-cv-02524-ALC, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Mueller kitchen products class action rebates
Our viewers report receiving settlement checks from a $800,000 Mueller settlement resolving claims the brand falsely advertised its kitchen products as being made in Austria.
The settlement benefits consumers who purchased certain Mueller kitchen products between Dec. 9, 2018, and Aug. 23, 2023.
According to the class action lawsuit, parent company Aterian intentionally used the Austrian flag and mentions the country in its advertisements to deceive shoppers into believing Mueller products were made in Austria. Consumers argue they would not have purchased the kitchen appliances and other products if they knew the truth about their origins.
Under the settlement terms, class members could receive $15 in cash or $30 in vouchers for up to two products. Claimants reportedly received payments of up to $0.95 on Aug. 28.
The deadline to file a claim was Jan. 30, 2024.
The Mueller kitchen products class action lawsuit is Dorcas v. Aterian Inc., Case No. CIVSB2222117, in the California Superior Court for San Bernardino County.
