A LEGENDARY shoe retailer has agreed to a settlement offering qualifying customers a chance to score $161.
Popular shoe retailer Journeys will resolve claims it violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) with unsolicited telemarketing texts by paying $855,000.
Journeys is a shoe retailer typically found in malls that sells shoes for adults and children.
The lawsuit alleges that Journeys sent unsolicited telemarketing texts to consumers, even after opting out.
Those eligible should have received one or more text messages from Journeys between December 21, 2017, and May 9, 2023, after sending a “stop” message or other opt-out request.
While Journeys hasn’t admitted to any wrongdoing, it did agree to settle which is why consumers may be eligible for cash.
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While those who qualify may receive a cash payment of up to $161.47, the exact amount could vary based on the number of people participating.
To receive payment, those eligible must submit a valid claim form by September 21, 2023.
CLAIMING YOUR CASH
To claim, you may download a Claim Form or request a Claim Form by calling the Settlement Administrator at 1-888-878-9398.
In order for your form to be considered valid, it must be fully and accurately completed, signed under penalty of perjury, and submitted on time.
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It must be sent by US Mail or on the Submit Claim website, and it must be postmarked or submitted online by September 21, 2023.
Just note that only one claim form may be submitted per Settlement Class Member.
For those who wish to exclude themselves from the settlement, a letter should have been sent by July 21, 2023.
WHAT IS THE TCPA?
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act is a federal law restricting telephone solicitations and the use of automated telephone equipment.
Back in 1991, the law was passed to address the increasing number of telephone marketing calls.
APPROVAL HEARING
The final approval hearing is set for August 22, 2023, at 10am ET at the Dade County Court House.
The hearing will determine whether the settlement is fair, reasonable, and adequate.
This is also where the Court will consider the requests by Class Counsel for attorneys’ fees and expenses and for a Service Award to the Class Representative, per the settlement website.
Plus, if there are objections, this is when the court will hear them.
After the hearing, the Court will decide whether to approve the settlement.
Just note that the hearing could be moved to a different date or time without additional notice, so be sure to check the settlement website for any updates.
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