The Complete Guide to Class Action Lawsuit Settlements — Who Qualifies, How to File & Deadlines You Cannot Miss
Every year, billions of dollars in class action lawsuit settlements go unclaimed. Companies that violated consumer privacy, overcharged customers, sold defective products, or mishandled personal data agree to pay massive sums to compensate affected individuals. But here is the shocking truth: the vast majority of eligible people never file a claim. The money sits in settlement funds until it is either redistributed to those who did file—or donated to nonprofit organizations.
In 2026, a wave of major settlements is currently open for claims, covering everything from data breaches and privacy violations to overdraft fees, defective vehicles, and telemarketing abuse. Some require no proof of purchase at all. Others need only a simple attestation. A few require documentation, but the payouts are substantial enough to make the effort worthwhile.
This guide is your comprehensive resource for finding, understanding, and filing claims in every major open settlement. We have organized them by category, included exact deadlines, explained what documentation you need, and provided direct links to the official settlement websites. Whether you are looking for a quick $10 no-proof claim or a $5,000 documented reimbursement, this article will help you recover money that is rightfully yours.
Important: Filing a claim in a class action settlement is free. You should never pay anyone to file on your behalf. If you receive an email or call asking for payment to “process your settlement claim,” it is a scam. Always file directly through the official settlement administrator website.
File These Claims Before It Is Too Late
| Settlement | Who Qualifies | Payout | Deadline | Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga Heart Institute Data Breach | ~460,000 patients notified of March 2023 breach | Up to $5,500 documented; pro rata cash | July 13, 2026 | Proof |
| Molina Healthcare TCPA Wrong-Number Robocalls | Received wrong-number robocall from Molina (May 2021 – Apr 2026) | $319 – $638 | July 6, 2026 | No Proof |
| Mount Kisco Surgery Center Data Breach | November 2023 breach notice recipients | ~$100 no-proof; up to $5,000 documented | June 29, 2026 | No Proof |
| ACV Auctions Washington Job Applicants | Applied for Washington job with ACV (Jan 2023 – Jul 2025) | ~$1,722+ | June 29, 2026 | No Proof |
| Bank of America 7-Eleven ATM Fees | Former BofA customers charged fees at 7-Eleven ATMs | Pro rata share of $2.25M | June 29, 2026 | Proof |
| Willow TV VPPA Privacy | Subscribers who watched pre-recorded videos (Jul 2021 – Sep 2023) | Pro rata from $850K fund | July 21, 2026 | No Proof |
| PowerSchool Naviance Student Privacy | U.S. students who logged into Naviance (Aug 2021 – Jan 2026) | Pro rata from $17.25M fund | July 27, 2026 | No Proof |
| First Financial Security Data Breach | Data breach notice recipients | Up to $500 + credit monitoring | July 20, 2026 | Proof |
| Maxar Space Systems Data Breach | October 2024 breach notice recipients | ~$100 (CA only); up to $3,500 documented | July 16, 2026 | Proof |
| American International College Data Breach | 2023 breach notice recipients (~11,822 people) | ~$50 no-proof; up to $5,000 documented | July 22, 2026 | No Proof |
| Enroll Confidently Data Breach | February 2024 breach notice recipients | ~$100 no-proof; up to $3,500 documented | July 22, 2026 | No Proof |
| Alpine Ear Nose & Throat Data Breach | 2024 breach notice recipients (~65,648 people) | $50-$80 no-proof; up to $5,000 documented | July 23, 2026 | No Proof |
| SAG-AFTRA Health Plan Data Breach | Breach notice recipients | Pro rata cash; up to $5,000 documented | July 23, 2026 | Proof |
| Robbie D. Wood Data Breach | Breach notice recipients | $65 no-proof; up to $5,000 documented | July 23, 2026 | No Proof |
| Cross Valley FCU Data Breach | December 2024 breach notice recipients (~17,826) | Up to $50 no-proof; up to $5,000 documented | July 18, 2026 | Proof |
| The Gill Corporation Data Breach | June 2024 breach notice recipients (~3,232) | Pro rata; up to $5,000 documented | July 20, 2026 | Proof |
| New River Electrical Data Breach | April-May 2024 breach notice recipients (~9,845) | $50 no-proof; up to $3,000 documented | July 20, 2026 | No Proof |
| AGC America Data Breach | December 2023 breach notice recipients (~20,951) | ~$50 no-proof; up to $2,500 documented | July 15, 2026 | No Proof |
| Nth Degree Data Breach | Breach notice recipients | Pro rata; up to $3,500 documented | July 30, 2026 | Proof |
Just Fill Out a Form & Get Paid
These settlements do not require receipts, documentation, or proof of purchase. If you fall within the qualifying class period, you simply fill out an online form attesting that you are eligible, and you receive a payment. These are the lowest-effort, highest-return claims you can file.
Who qualifies: Anyone who bought a Google-made device (Google Home, Nest, Pixel) in the U.S. between May 18, 2016 and March 19, 2026, OR anyone whose private conversation was accidentally recorded by Google Assistant after a “False Accept.”
Payout: Device purchasers: ~$18-$56 per device (up to 3 devices). Privacy-only claimants: ~$2-$10.
Deadline: August 27, 2026
How to file: Online at settlement website. Unique ID and PIN from email notice, or request credentials if you did not receive one.
Who qualifies: Individuals whose information was compromised in the Xfinity data breach. If you received a notice, you are likely eligible.
Payout: ~$50 no-proof cash payment OR up to $10,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses.
Deadline: August 14, 2026
How to file: Online claim form. No proof required for the base $50 payment.
Who qualifies: Anyone who used Allina Health’s patient portal, bill pay, scheduling tools, or was a general patient between September 16, 2018 and May 11, 2026.
Payout: Pro rata cash payment from $12.5M fund.
Deadline: September 8, 2026
How to file: Online at the settlement administrator website.
Who qualifies: Willow TV subscribers who watched pre-recorded content between July 20, 2021 and September 22, 2023.
Payout: Pro rata cash from $850K fund. No proof required.
Deadline: July 21, 2026
Who qualifies: U.S. FitOn account holders who watched a pre-recorded video on the platform between October 22, 2022 and May 29, 2026.
Payout: $10 flat cash. No proof required.
Deadline: August 31, 2026
Who qualifies: U.S. children under 13 who used Google Play apps between April 2015 and present.
Payout: Estimated $40-$200 per child. No proof required.
Deadline: September 14, 2026
Who qualifies: U.S. students who logged into the Naviance platform between August 18, 2021 and January 23, 2026.
Payout: Pro rata from $17.25M fund. No proof required.
Deadline: July 27, 2026
Who qualifies: U.S. shoppers on barefootdreams.com between October 2023 and June 2026.
Payout: $8 flat cash via PayPal/Venmo/Zelle.
Deadline: July 31, 2026
Who qualifies: Patients affected by the April 2025 cyberattack on Esse Health.
Payout: Estimated $50 cash + 2 years free medical identity protection. No proof required.
Deadline: August 4, 2026
Who qualifies: Subscribers to YouTube TV or DirecTV Stream since April 2019.
Payout: Pro rata cash by subscription length. No receipts needed (self-certified).
Deadline: September 8, 2026
Who qualifies: People who received 2+ telemarketing calls or texts from Farmers insurance agents to a Do-Not-Call number (April 2020 – June 2026).
Payout: Up to $160 pro rata. No proof required.
Deadline: September 14, 2026
Who qualifies: U.S. Flo app users who logged period or pregnancy data between November 2016 and February 2019. California users get 2x share.
Payout: Pro rata cash from $59.5M fund. No proof required.
Deadline: October 15, 2026
Who qualifies: Purchasers of Traeger wood pellets.
Payout: $3.00 per claim. No proof required.
Deadline: July 30, 2026
Who qualifies: Men not hired for non-managerial front-of-house jobs at Kickback Jack’s since December 2019.
Payout: Cash from $1.11M fund. No proof required.
Deadline: August 3, 2026
Who qualifies: Job applicants for Washington positions with ACV Auctions between January 1, 2023 and July 26, 2025.
Payout: Estimated $1,722+ per valid claim. No documentation required.
Deadline: June 29, 2026
Who qualifies: Arkansas policyholders with total-loss vehicle claims between November 2016 and October 2021.
Payout: ~$489 average. No documentation required.
Deadline: August 19, 2026
Who qualifies: HSBC Direct Savings customers whose ACH deposits did not earn prompt interest.
Payout: At least $10. No proof required.
Deadline: August 20, 2026
Who qualifies: Former BofA customers charged extra or duplicative fees at 7-Eleven ATMs.
Payout: Pro rata share of $2.25M fund.
Deadline: June 29, 2026
Who qualifies: ~200,000 New York CDPAP personal assistants paid through PPL in NYC, Nassau, Suffolk & Westchester (March 2025 – April 2026).
Payout: Automatic ~$680 average payment. No claim form required.
Deadline: November 10, 2026 (Final Approval)
Who qualifies: Florida borrowers serviced by Nationstar (Mr. Cooper) charged process-service, property-registration, or inspection fees since May 29, 2013.
Payout: Up to $300 ($100 per fee class).
Deadline: August 15, 2026
Who qualifies: California SpotHero “Map View” users between July 1, 2024 and March 13, 2025.
Payout: Cash or auto credit voucher.
Deadline: August 25, 2026
Who qualifies: U.S. home buyers who purchased an MLS-listed home. No proof of purchase required.
Payout: Pro rata cash payment.
Deadline: August 25, 2026
Who qualifies: Ticketholders removed from viewing areas before FP2 on November 16, 2023 without refund.
Payout: Pro rata from $3.05M fund. Most receive automatic payment.
Deadline: August 27, 2026
Who qualifies: Grubhub or Seamless delivery to a California address between January 24, 2019 and January 12, 2026.
Payout: $10 Grubhub site credit.
Deadline: August 7, 2026
Who qualifies: NY tipped workers at Elsie Rooftop — servers, bussers, runners, bartenders, barbacks (July 3, 2018 – November 13, 2025).
Payout: Equal per-week share of $900K fund. No proof required.
Deadline: August 10, 2026
Who qualifies: Studio One Theaters employees in a manager-included tip pool (late 2018 – April 9, 2026).
Payout: Automatic $138 or $276.01 check. No claim form.
Deadline: July 21, 2026 (Opt-Out)
Who qualifies: Received wrong-number robocall from Molina (May 2021 – April 2026).
Payout: $319-$638. No proof required.
Deadline: July 6, 2026
Compensation for Exposed Personal Information
Data breaches have become a daily occurrence, and companies are increasingly being held financially accountable for failing to protect customer information. If you received a breach notification letter, you are likely eligible for compensation—even if you suffered no direct financial loss.
Breach date: October 2023
Who qualifies: 35.9 million customers whose data was compromised
Payout: ~$50 no-proof OR up to $10,000 documented
Deadline: August 14, 2026
Breach date: April 2025
Who qualifies: Patients affected by the cyberattack
Payout: ~$50 + 2 years free medical ID protection
Deadline: August 4, 2026
Breach date: March 2023
Who qualifies: ~460,000 patients notified
Payout: Up to $5,500 documented; pro rata cash
Deadline: July 13, 2026
Breach date: November 2023
Who qualifies: Breach notice recipients
Payout: ~$100 no-proof; up to $5,000 documented
Deadline: June 29, 2026
Breach date: Various
Who qualifies: Data breach notice recipients
Payout: Up to $500 + credit monitoring
Deadline: July 20, 2026
Breach date: October 2024
Who qualifies: Breach notice recipients
Payout: ~$100 (CA only); up to $3,500 documented
Deadline: July 16, 2026
Breach date: 2023
Who qualifies: ~11,822 breach notice recipients
Payout: ~$50 no-proof; up to $5,000 documented
Deadline: July 22, 2026
Breach date: February 2024
Who qualifies: Breach notice recipients
Payout: ~$100 no-proof; up to $3,500 documented
Deadline: July 22, 2026
Breach date: 2024
Who qualifies: ~65,648 breach notice recipients
Payout: $50-$80 no-proof; up to $5,000 documented
Deadline: July 23, 2026
Breach date: Various
Who qualifies: Breach notice recipients
Payout: Pro rata cash; up to $5,000 documented
Deadline: July 23, 2026
Breach date: Various
Who qualifies: Breach notice recipients
Payout: $65 no-proof; up to $5,000 documented
Deadline: July 23, 2026
Breach date: December 2024
Who qualifies: ~17,826 breach notice recipients
Payout: Up to $50 no-proof; up to $5,000 documented
Deadline: July 18, 2026
Breach date: June 2024
Who qualifies: ~3,232 breach notice recipients
Payout: Pro rata; up to $5,000 documented
Deadline: July 20, 2026
Breach date: April-May 2024
Who qualifies: ~9,845 breach notice recipients
Payout: $50 no-proof; up to $3,000 documented
Deadline: July 20, 2026
Breach date: December 2023
Who qualifies: ~20,951 breach notice recipients
Payout: ~$50 no-proof; up to $2,500 documented
Deadline: July 15, 2026
Breach date: Various
Who qualifies: Breach notice recipients
Payout: Pro rata; up to $3,500 documented
Deadline: July 30, 2026
Unpaid Wages, Overtime & Discrimination Claims
Employers who failed to pay proper wages, denied overtime, discriminated in hiring, or misclassified workers are being forced to compensate affected employees. Many of these settlements require no documentation—you simply attest that you worked during the class period.
Who qualifies: ~200,000 NY CDPAP personal assistants paid through PPL in NYC, Nassau, Suffolk & Westchester (March 2025 – April 2026).
Payout: Automatic ~$680 average. No claim form required.
Deadline: November 10, 2026
Who qualifies: Job applicants for Washington positions with ACV Auctions (Jan 1, 2023 – Jul 26, 2025).
Payout: Estimated $1,722+ per claim. No documentation required.
Deadline: June 29, 2026
Who qualifies: Men not hired for non-managerial front-of-house jobs at Kickback Jack’s since December 2019.
Payout: Cash from $1.11M fund. No proof required.
Deadline: August 3, 2026
Who qualifies: NY tipped workers at Elsie Rooftop — servers, bussers, runners, bartenders, barbacks (Jul 3, 2018 – Nov 13, 2025).
Payout: Equal per-week share of $900K fund.
Deadline: August 10, 2026
Who qualifies: Studio One Theaters employees in manager-included tip pool (late 2018 – Apr 9, 2026).
Payout: Automatic $138 or $276.01 check. No claim form.
Deadline: July 21, 2026 (Opt-Out)
Who qualifies: FL borrowers serviced by Nationstar (Mr. Cooper) charged process-service, property-registration, or inspection fees since May 29, 2013.
Payout: Up to $300 ($100 per fee class).
Deadline: August 15, 2026
Who qualifies: HSBC Direct Savings customers whose ACH deposits did not earn prompt interest.
Payout: At least $10. No proof required.
Deadline: August 20, 2026
Who qualifies: Former BofA customers charged extra or duplicative fees at 7-Eleven ATMs.
Payout: Pro rata share of $2.25M fund.
Deadline: June 29, 2026
TCPA, VPPA & Do-Not-Call Violations
Companies that violated your privacy by tracking your viewing habits, calling you on the Do-Not-Call list, or sending unauthorized text messages are paying out millions in settlements. These are among the easiest claims to file because violations are tracked by the companies themselves.
Who qualifies: Google device purchasers (May 2016 – Mar 2026) OR people whose conversations were accidentally recorded.
Payout: ~$18-$56 per device; ~$2-$10 privacy-only
Deadline: August 27, 2026
Who qualifies: People who received 2+ telemarketing calls/texts from Farmers to a Do-Not-Call number (Apr 2020 – Jun 2026).
Payout: Up to $160 pro rata. No proof required.
Deadline: September 14, 2026
Who qualifies: Received wrong-number robocall from Molina (May 2021 – Apr 2026).
Payout: $319-$638. No proof required.
Deadline: July 6, 2026
Who qualifies: Allina Health portal/bill pay/scheduling users (Sep 2018 – May 2026).
Payout: Pro rata from $12.5M fund.
Deadline: September 8, 2026
Who qualifies: U.S. children under 13 who used Google Play apps (Apr 2015 – present).
Payout: Estimated $40-$200 per child.
Deadline: September 14, 2026
Who qualifies: U.S. Flo app users who logged period/pregnancy data (Nov 2016 – Feb 2019). CA users get 2x.
Payout: Pro rata from $59.5M fund.
Deadline: October 15, 2026
Who qualifies: Willow TV subscribers who watched pre-recorded content (Jul 2021 – Sep 2023).
Payout: Pro rata from $850K fund.
Deadline: July 21, 2026
Who qualifies: FitOn account holders who watched a pre-recorded video (Oct 2022 – May 2026).
Payout: $10 flat cash.
Deadline: August 31, 2026
Who qualifies: U.S. shoppers on barefootdreams.com (Oct 2023 – Jun 2026).
Payout: $8 flat cash via PayPal/Venmo/Zelle.
Deadline: July 31, 2026
Who qualifies: U.S. students who logged into Naviance (Aug 2021 – Jan 2026).
Payout: Pro rata from $17.25M fund.
Deadline: July 27, 2026
Who qualifies: YouTube TV or DirecTV Stream subscribers since April 2019.
Payout: Pro rata by subscription length. Self-certified.
Deadline: September 8, 2026
Who qualifies: California SpotHero “Map View” users (Jul 2024 – Mar 2025).
Payout: Cash or auto credit voucher.
Deadline: August 25, 2026
Defective Products, False Advertising & Overcharges
Who qualifies: U.S. home buyers who purchased an MLS-listed home. No proof required.
Payout: Pro rata cash payment.
Deadline: August 25, 2026
Who qualifies: Arkansas policyholders with total-loss vehicle claims (Nov 2016 – Oct 2021).
Payout: ~$489 average. No documentation required.
Deadline: August 19, 2026
Who qualifies: Ticketholders removed from viewing areas before FP2 on Nov 16, 2023 without refund.
Payout: Pro rata from $3.05M fund. Most automatic.
Deadline: August 27, 2026
Who qualifies: Grubhub or Seamless delivery to a California address (Jan 2019 – Jan 2026).
Payout: $10 Grubhub site credit.
Deadline: August 7, 2026
Who qualifies: Purchasers of Traeger wood pellets.
Payout: $3.00 per claim. No proof required.
Deadline: July 30, 2026
The Exact Process From Start to Payment
Stay Updated on Future Claims
New class action settlements open every week. The key to maximizing your claim income is staying informed. Bookmark these resources and check them regularly.
The most comprehensive database of open class action settlements. Updated daily with new cases, deadlines, and filing instructions.
Visit →Consumer-focused settlement news with easy-to-read summaries and direct filing links. Great for beginners.
Visit →Curated lists of settlement claims with estimated payouts and deadlines. Email newsletter available.
Visit →Nonprofit organization tracking consumer class actions. Reliable and non-commercial.
Visit →The official federal court records system. Search for class action cases by company name or case number. $0.10 per page.
Visit →Always read class action notices sent to your email or physical mail. They contain your unique claim ID and direct filing instructions.
Companies that violated your privacy, overcharged you, or mishandled your data have already agreed to pay. The only question is whether you will claim your share. With over 50 open settlements currently available—and new ones opening every month—there has never been a better time to recover money that is rightfully yours.
Start with the no-proof claims. They take 5 minutes each and require nothing but your name and address. Then move to the documented claims where you have receipts or proof of loss. Track your submissions, set calendar reminders for deadlines, and check back monthly for new opportunities.
Last updated: July 2026 | This guide is for informational purposes only. Always verify settlement details on the official settlement administrator website before filing. We are not affiliated with any settlement administrator.
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