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. Chipotle Data Breach Settlement

This lawsuit was brought against Chipotle and Pizzeria Locale, alleging that they failed to secure the sensitive financial information of its customers that paid using credit and debit cards. According to the complaint filed by the plaintiffs, 2,249 Chipotle and Pizzeria Locale restaurants were affected by the massive data breach in March and April of 2017.

Who is eligible:

- If you made a purchase with a credit or debit card at an affected Chipotle or Pizzeria Locale restaurant between March 24, 2017 through April 18, 2017 you may be entitled to some cash from this settlement.

‍Claims-filing deadline: 11/16/2019

Potential award: up to $250

Click here to file your claim

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2. Welspun Bed Linen Settlement

This case was brought against Welspun Bed linens for alleged improper marketing of their towels, sheets, pillowcases, comforters and other bed linens. According to the complaint, Welspun falsely labeled certain fabric as "Egyptian Cotton" and "Pima Cotton," so that they could charge more for the material. Welspun denies that it mislabeled its products and claims that consumers did not pay any more because of any misleading or deceptive advertising. The settlement was agreed upon by both parties and Welspun maintains their denial of all allegations.

Who is eligible:

- Individuals who purchased Welspun bed linens, comforters, pillowcases, or towels that were labeled as being “Egyptian Cotton” or “Pima Cotton” between Jan. 1, 2012 and July 2, 2019  may be eligible for a refund in this settlement. A full list of covered products can be found here.

‍Claims-filing deadline: 11/27/2019

Potential award: $9.20 per item purchased

Click here to file your claim

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3. Yahoo Data Breach Settlement

This case was brought against Yahoo! Inc. and its small business provider, Aabaco Small Business, LLC on behalf of individuals impacted by various data breaches that occurred between 2013 and 2016, as well as data security intrusions that occurred in early 2012. Plaintiffs allege that Yahoo! and Aabaco failed to adequately protect their personal information. Both sides have agreed to a settlement in the amount of $117.5 million.

Who is eligible:

- Individuals who had an email account through Yahoo or other Yahoo websites (which includes sites such as Yahoo Sports, Tumblr, or Flickr) between Jan. 1, 2012 and Dec. 31, 2016

‍Claims-filing deadline: 07/20/2020

Potential award: $100 - $385

Click here to file your claim

4. 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: 12/31/2019

Potential award: TBD

Click here to file your claim

5. Gap & Banana Republic Settlement

This case was brought against Gap (which includes Gap Outlet, Gap Factory Store and Banana Republic Factory Store) who allegedly used false or misleading reference prices. While denying all allegations, Gap reached a settlement with the Court to refund eligible class members. The settlement refunds class members for any refunds or credits they failed to receive following purchases within the established timeframe.

Who is eligible:

- Individuals who made an in-store or online purchase at Gap Outlet, Gap Factory Store or Banana Republic Factory Store between May 24, 2010 and May 10, 2019

- And have not received a refund or credit for all purchases

Claims-filing deadline: 01/06/2020

Potential award: $6 - $12

Click here to file your claim

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6. 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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