Faulty transmissions, wrongful foreclosures and unsolicited telemarketing are among the subjects of this months class-action settlements round-up.
Wells Fargo denied the allegations, but agreed to settle the dispute for $18.5 million.
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The Ford company logo is displayed on the mesh grille of an unsold vehicle at a Ford dealership in Littleton, Colo., on Oct. 20, 2019. People who have owned or leased Ford vehicles equipped with a PowerShift transmission may benefit from an estimated $35-million class-action settlement. David Zalubowski/AP Photo
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The potential award will vary.
These claims will be evaluated by an attorney appointed by the court.
The deadline tosubmit a claimfor this is July 2, 2020.
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) prohibits harassing or unsolicited phone calls, text messages and faxes.
Each class member is eligible for about $550.
The settlement is awaiting final court approval.
The final hearing is set for Aug. 14, 2020.
Even though there is no claim form,complete details are available here.
Several class-action lawsuits allege the PowerShift transmission slips, bucks, kicks, jerks and harshly engages.
If repairs were done after this date, claims must be filed 180 days from the date of repairs.
Class members include customers who bought items at a Stein Mart online store with a credit or debit card.
Stein Mart admitted no wrongdoing, but agreed to the settlement to end the lawsuit.
Claims must besubmitted onlineor by mail with requested documentation by July 23, 2020.
Mercedes has admitted to no wrongdoing, but has agreed to handle the claims against them.
The amount of reimbursement depends upon the age and mileage of the vehicle.
If an independent service provider completed multiple past repairs, total reimbursement is capped at $900.
The same limitations do not apply to repairs done by an authorized Mercedes-Benz service center.
Plaintiffs said the claims were not true.
Class members include California residents who are not claiming any personal injury related to the drugs.
Two different settlement options are available.
The company admitted to no wrongdoing, but agreed to deal with the claims in a settlement.
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You know which ones were talking about: rent, utilities, cell phone bill, insurance, groceries…
