Magazine Subscribers Privacy Class Action Settlement (Michigan Only)
Class Eligibility
Persons that have a Michigan street address who subscribed to a TMBI Publication between March 10, 2010, and July 30, 2016 to be delivered to a Michigan street address.
Here is a partial list of publications distributed by Trusted Media
- Reader’s Digest
- Reminisce
- Taste of Home
- Simple & Delicious
- The Family Handyman
- Birds & Blooms
- Country
- Country Woman
- Farm & Ranch Living
- Fresh Home
- Healthy Cooking, and/or
- Every Day with Rachael Ray.
Estimated Amount
$50
May vary based on the number of qualified applicants
Proof of Purchase
Yes
Case Name
Taylor v. Trusted Media Brands, Inc.,
Case No. 7:16-cv-01812,
District Court for the Southern District of New York
Case Summary
This lawsuit claims that Defendant violated Michigan’s Preservation of Personal Privacy Act, M.C.L. § 445.1712 (“PPPA”) by disclosing information related to its customers’ magazine subscriptions to third parties. The Defendant denies it violated any law. The Court has not determined who is right. Rather, the Parties have agreed to settle the lawsuit to avoid the uncertainties and expenses associated with ongoing litigation.
Settlement Pool
$8,225,000
Settlement Website
Deadline
3/19/2018
Contact
Magazine Subscriber Privacy Settlement Administrator,
P.O. Box 404038
Louisville, KY 40233-4038
1-855-200-6266
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I received and actually still receive the Taste of Home magazine, however, I did not receive a post card with the class action claim number on it. How do I now if I qualify for certain?
ADMIN – Hi Kristine,
I would reach out to the class action administrator and ask.
I received several of these to my home address. Can I still be entered into the list? Do you send out post cards to subjects that had subscriptions? I did not receive one.
ADMIN – Hi Janice,
If the deadline has passed you may no longer participate.
I thought you were supposed to receive the settlement , after they settled on january 1st 2018. havent heard anything and there site has no updates, ever.
ADMIN – Hi Sue,
Have you reached out to the class action administrator?
Hi Sue,
Any luck? Any idea where the class action administrator can be reached?
ADMIN – Hi Kathryn,
The class action administrator for this settlement is
KCC
866.381.9100
info@kccllc.com
I received a check today for $41.37 from Taylor v. Trusted Media Brancs class action distribution payment. I googled it to make sure the check it legitimate and it looks like it is. Hope this helps.
When are rebates being mailed?
ADMIN – Hi Jenifer,
They have not updated their website but you can reach out to class counsel and ask
Bursor & Fisher, P.A.
888 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019
scott@bursor.com
212-989-9113
I just received my settlement check today
I misplaced the card and just ran across it I hope I can still received the settlement.
ADMIN – Hi Alma,
Not anymore. The deadline has passed.
ADMIN – Hi Alma,
Not anymore.
Does anyone know when they are paying out?
ADMIN – Hi Judy,
The FAQ reads as follows
The hearing to consider the fairness of the Settlement is scheduled for January 31, 2018. If the Court approves the Settlement, eligible Class Members whose claims were approved by the Settlement Administrator will receive their payment 28 days after the Settlement has been finally approved and/or after any appeals process is complete. The payment will be made in the form of a check, and all checks will expire and become void 90 days after they are issued.
I have not yet received reports of individuals receiving checks which leads me to believe that this remains under appeals.
I received my settlement today!
Does anyone know when payment will actually be made.
I received a check today for $41.37. Guess it’s legit.
Good luck 🙂
I submitted a claim however I didn’t receive a settlement check.
ADMIN – Hi Rhonda,
This was paid a long time ago. You no longer have recourse.
Rhonda
I just received my settlement check today
Claim#Tuy-10345963701-256853. Have not receive any information.
ADMIN – Hi Queen,
They are paying it out as we type this. We have received many reports of individuals getting checks.
i received a check on 7/20/2018
Worried about cashing it since I’ve read many were returned for insufficient funds and then charged by their bank for the returned check. Should I cash the check?
Where did you read about NSF checks being returned? I can’t find it anywhere.
Received my check today but I’m afraid to cash it because I’ve read many people had their checks returned for insufficient funds and were then charged a fee by their bank for a returned check. Has anyone else cashed a check without problems in July, 2018?
I just received my check today.
Received a check today in the amount of $41.37. References his case. Has anyone else recieved a check?
Yes, My check was also $41.37. I have been researching this because I thought it was a scam check, to deposit to get my account number. I am now confident that it is a valid check. never can be too wary……………
I received a check today
Why would we no longer have recourse? I had no idea this had been paid. I received a postcard about it in the mail and filed online back in December. I’ve checked their website several times and it was never updated to say the payments were made. I just found this site by doing a search to find out why the payment was taking so long. I’m kinda bummed.
ADMIN – Hi Jan,
In your prior comment you did not indicated that you had filed. Since you filed you can contact the class action administrator and inquire as to the status of your payment.
I just received a check today for this settlement. Are the checks being sent out at different times, because it seems like I got one later than everyone else ?
ADMIN – Hi Nancy,
Sometimes administrators send checks in batches.
Received a check for $41.xx today, thanks Class Action Rebates and all your staff for your work!
ADMIN – Hi Scott,
You are quite welcome!
I received a check but they wrote my last name wrong. What do I do??
ADMIN – Hi Jules,
You can contact the class action administrator and request a reissue
We received ours for $41.37. The checks were wrote out on July 18, 2018.
My mother just received hers today.
I just learned today, 7-23-2018 about this class action suit. I have several of the magazines listed. I’ve purchased several subscriptions over the years.
ADMIN – Hi Gay,
Sadly you may no longer file.
Okay my name is Sarah munce my husband Matt munce filled out a form while back and we just got the check in the mail today but it says a different name on it has our address but it doesn’t have his name it has a different name on it so if you could please contact me so we can fix that
ADMIN – Hi Sarah,
Call the class action administrator KCC to obtain a replacement check.
got my check for $41.37 . computershare/kcc
I received a settlement check in the mail yesterday in the amount of $41.37. However it is made out to Grandma Tiesman. Should be Joyce Tiesman as I am the grandma of our 12 year old grandson. Please reissue the check in the name of Joyce Tiesman. The bank will not cash this check issued to Grandma Tiesman.
Thank you so much..
ADMIN – Hi Grandma Tiesman,
You need to contact the class action administrator. Their info is posted above
You probably got the subscription as a gift under Grandma.
I received my check 7/20/18 but I am now reluctant to cash it after reading some of the remarks here.
ADMIN – Hi Judy,
Ask your bank to first check and validate the check.
Thank you for the suggestion. That was my initial thought also.
I received a check in the amount of 41.37 also. Has anyone cased their checks yet? I’ve read that in the past these checks are no good and a return check fee was charged. I should not have to ask my bank to validate if this is on the up and up. Any current experience to share?
Received our checks for $41.37 today
I received my check and they did not change the name on it as I stated when I filed. Hoping my bank will accept it if I take court papers with name change on it. I have not found anywhere to get a different check with the change on it.
ADMIN – Hi Donna,
Try reaching out to the class action administrator.
Received a check for $41.37 on July 24th. Have not tried cashing it yet. Hope this is legit.
ADMIN – Hi Segue,
Your check sounds like the one received by many class members. Most likely it is legit.
recieved a check for 41.37 is it free to cash , only my 1st name
Help I got the check but it’s wrong on my last name bank won’t cash what do I do?????
ADMIN – Hi Wendy,
You reach out to the class action administrator to request a replacement.
I recieved my check but they spelled my name wrong. Who do I talk to about getting another check sent to me with the correct spelling?
ADMIN – Hi Jalen,
Reach out to the class action administrator.
I received the post card and replied in late November 2017. Claim number was TUY-10569071501-422291. No contact since then. My gift subscriber got a check.
Should I be looking for a check?
Thanks,
Bill
ADMIN – Hi William,
Contact the class action administrator.
My check was returned unpaid. How do I get a check reissued?
Hi David,
I’m afraid you’ll have to contact the Claims Administrator directly for that info.Please see the “Contact” details above. Best of luck.