Main Street Law Firm handles a number of cases under the umbrella of “mass tort litigation.” We believe that we can help individuals by advocating against large companies, manufacturers and conglomerates that have little regard for the effect their products have on consumers. Even though our firm is not involved in the matters listed below, we still want to keep you informed about some class action lawsuits that may benefit you. If you are wondering what the difference is between class actions and mass torts, click here to read our blog post about it.

What is a class action lawsuit?

A class action lawsuit is a lawsuit filed by one or more plaintiffs on behalf of others who have a similar legal claim. Because they allow people to join together as a group in a single lawsuit against one or more defendants, class action lawsuits provide an economical and efficient method to recover monetary damages caused by others' wrongdoing. Class action lawsuits also encourage more responsible behavior on the part of corporate defendants.

Now let’s get to the important part, some current class actions from which you may be eligible to receive compensation:

1. Equifax Data Breach Settlement

This settlement resolved the class action against Equifax, a consumer credit agency, for the data breach they experienced back in 2017. The breach led to the access and extraction of 147 million U.S. customer's personal information by an outside group, including customer's names, social security numbers, addresses, birth dates and in some cases even driver’s license numbers. Equifax denies any wrongdoing, and according to the settlement no judgment or finding of wrongdoing has been made. The settlement reached by the Court will compensate consumers for their time and money lost as a result of the data breach.

‍Who is eligible:

- Individuals whose data was stolen from Equifax (click here to find out if your data was stolen)

Claims-filing deadline: 01/22/2020

Potential award: $125 to $20,000 depending on severity of loss

Click here to file your claim

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2. Kona Beer Settlement

This case was brought to the Court by plaintiffs who alleged Kona Brewing Company Beer was misleading their customers by making them believe it was brewed in Hawaii. In doing so, Kona was believed to have broken statutory consumer protection and common laws. On December 19, 2019, the court approved the settlement that is expected to cost Kona around $4.7 million. Eligible claimants who submit timely and valid claim forms, without proof of purchase, can receive $10 per household and an additional $10 with proof of purchase(s).

For proof of purchases, the court decided that you can receive the following amounts:

• 4-pack Kona Beers: $1.25 per unit
• 6-pack Kona Beers: $1.25 per unit
• 12-pack Kona Beers: $2.00 per unit
• 24-pack Kona Beers: $2.75 per unit

‍Who is eligible:

-Individuals who purchased Kona beer between February 28, 2013 and June 14, 2019

Claims-filing deadline: 10/7/2019

Potential award: up to $10-$20

Click here to file your claim

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3. Samsung Top-Load Washing Machine Settlement

This settlement was brought against the Defendants (Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co.) and the "Retail Defendants" (Best Buy Co., Inc., Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., The Home Depot, Inc., Lowe’s Companies, Inc., and Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC) for the production and selling of "top-loading washers." The washers were found to become detached during operation as well as the drain pumps breaking. The settlement reached by the Court involved a voluntary recall of the products as well as qualifying for benefits such as a rebate, refund, or reimbursement of certain expenses, costs, and repairs.

Who is eligible:

- Individuals who purchased one of the eligible Top-load Washers between March 2011 and October 2016

- While a resident of the U.S.

- Claimants must first participate in the product recall before being eligible to submit a claim form

- After participating in the proper product recall, claimants may be eligible for this list of benefits

‍Claims-filing deadline: 08/06/2019

Potential award: Varies based on each eligible claimant

Click here to file your claim

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3. Auto Parts Settlement

This settlement came from an alleged conspiracy amongst the largest manufacturers in the automotive industry to fix prices, rig bids, and allocate markets and customers in the U.S. that violate federal and state antitrust laws. Several rounds of settlements have already been approved by the courts.

Who is eligible:

- Individuals who bought or leased a new vehicle since 1995

- While a resident of AZ, AR, CA, DC, FL, HI, IA, KS, ME, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OR, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WV, or WI

‍Claims-filing deadline: the deadline has not been set

Potential award: TBD

Click here to file your claim

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4. Purex Natural Elements Laundry Detergent Settlement

This class action was brought to the Court because of the misleading labeling, marketing and advertising of Purex laundry detergent to have “Natural Elements” despite its synthetic ingredients. The case finally reached a $1.5 million settlement.

Who is eligible:

-Individuals who purchased any Purex Natural Elements Laundry Detergent products between May 19, 2013, and March 8, 2019

Claims-filing deadline: 8/10/2019

Potential award: $2 to $4 per product

Click here to file your claim

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