A class action settlement has been reached out of the United States District Court; Northern District of California, Oakland Division in the B2Mobile and LeadClick Media class action lawsuit. The lawsuit revolves around claims that B2Mobile and LeadClick Media sent unsolicited text ads to consumers without customer authorization. Class members include anyone who received an unsolicited text from the companies between the dates of January 1, 2008 through July 29, 2011. A settlement amount of up to $100 could be paid to each eligible class member.
The lawesuit is entitled Kramer v. B2Mobile, LLC and a settlement fund of $12,200,000 has been developed. A claim form can be submitted by mail or online HERE. Claim forms must be postmarked on or before March 12, 2012 or 45 days after the Court issues an order order granting final approval whichever is later will not be honored according to the lawsuit terms. www.textadclass.com also provides other court related documents along with a help FAQ about the B2Mobile & LeadClick Text Ad Class Action Lawsuit Settlement.
The final amount class members will receive depends on how many claims are filed. If the settlement amount is less that $5 per class member it wil be donated to charity. The Fairness Hearing is scheduled for January 26, 2012 but is subject to change.
