Residents of Michigan who have subscribed to certain magazines prior to September 26, 2014 and whose information has been disclosed by Bauer to a third party can make their claim for a cash payment on MichiganMagazineSettlement.net.
Bauer Publishing Company has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit that alleged the publisher disclosed its subscribers’ personal information to third parties for marketing purposes without their consent. According to plaintiffs, the publisher has violated Michigan’s Video Rental Privacy Act and has breached its contract with its subscribers. Although Bauer denies any such wrongdoing, it has agreed to settle the lawsuit in order to avoid the expense & inconvenience associated with ongoing litigation. In addition to offering monetary benefits to eligible Class Members, Bauer has also ensured to implement policies to inform customers that their information (both personal and about the subscriptions) would be provided to any of third parties, along with an option to opt out of such disclosures.
Magazines that are included in this case are: Life & Style Weekly, In Touch Weekly, Woman’s World, First for Women, Closer, J-14, Soaps in Depth, Twist, M, Life Story, Girls’ World, QuizFest, ASTROgirl, Yikes!, and iD Magazine. So, if you’ve subscribe to one or more of the above mentioned magazines prior to 26 September, 2014, and subsequently had your information disclosed by Bauer to a third party then you are eligible to get the Settlement Benefits.
Bauer has agreed to pay $775,000 to settle the lawsuit. All eligible Class Members are required to file a claim form online in order to receive a payment from the Settlement Fund. Remember, the deadline to file this form is 19th February, 2015.
As per reports, around 23,000 people are eligible Class Members. All those who submit valid claims before the deadline are expected to receive a cash payment of $175. However the exact amount each Class Member will receive will depend on the number of valid claims that are filed. If there are not too many claimants, each member may get up to a maximum of $5000.
Total Settlement Amount: $775,000
Potential Award: $175
Claim Form Deadline: 19 February 2015
Link to Claim Form: www.michiganmagazinesettlement.net/Request
Objection Deadline: 1 December 2014
Exclusion Deadline: 1 December 2014
Final Hearing: 5 January 2015
Claims Administrator:
Magazine Subscriber Privacy Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 4109
Portland, OR 97208-4109
1-866-354-3015
Class Counsel:
Jay Edelson
Ari J. Scharg
James D. Larry
EDELSON PC
Defense Counsel:
Sharon L. Schneier
DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE LLP
Bauer Publishing Company has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit that alleged the publisher disclosed its subscribers’ personal information to third parties for marketing purposes without their consent. According to plaintiffs, the publisher has violated Michigan’s Video Rental Privacy Act and has breached its contract with its subscribers. Although Bauer denies any such wrongdoing, it has agreed to settle the lawsuit in order to avoid the expense & inconvenience associated with ongoing litigation. In addition to offering monetary benefits to eligible Class Members, Bauer has also ensured to implement policies to inform customers that their information (both personal and about the subscriptions) would be provided to any of third parties, along with an option to opt out of such disclosures.
Magazines that are included in this case are: Life & Style Weekly, In Touch Weekly, Woman’s World, First for Women, Closer, J-14, Soaps in Depth, Twist, M, Life Story, Girls’ World, QuizFest, ASTROgirl, Yikes!, and iD Magazine. So, if you’ve subscribe to one or more of the above mentioned magazines prior to 26 September, 2014, and subsequently had your information disclosed by Bauer to a third party then you are eligible to get the Settlement Benefits.
Bauer has agreed to pay $775,000 to settle the lawsuit. All eligible Class Members are required to file a claim form online in order to receive a payment from the Settlement Fund. Remember, the deadline to file this form is 19th February, 2015.
As per reports, around 23,000 people are eligible Class Members. All those who submit valid claims before the deadline are expected to receive a cash payment of $175. However the exact amount each Class Member will receive will depend on the number of valid claims that are filed. If there are not too many claimants, each member may get up to a maximum of $5000.
Michigan Magazine Subscription Class Action Settlement Highlights:
Settlement Website: www.MichiganMagazineSettlement.netTotal Settlement Amount: $775,000
Potential Award: $175
Claim Form Deadline: 19 February 2015
Link to Claim Form: www.michiganmagazinesettlement.net/Request
Objection Deadline: 1 December 2014
Exclusion Deadline: 1 December 2014
Final Hearing: 5 January 2015
Claims Administrator:
Magazine Subscriber Privacy Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 4109
Portland, OR 97208-4109
1-866-354-3015
Class Counsel:
Jay Edelson
Ari J. Scharg
James D. Larry
EDELSON PC
Defense Counsel:
Sharon L. Schneier
DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE LLP
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