California residents who received calls from 1-800-PACK-RAT between September 27, 2021, and October 10, 2022.
Settlement Opportunity for California Residents Over Unlawful Call Recording
If you received a call from 1-800-PACK-RAT’s customer service between September 27, 2021, and October 10, 2022, you might be able to get money from a $1.6 million settlement. The company allegedly broke California laws that require both parties to agree before recording a call. Although 1-800-PACK-RAT says they did nothing wrong, they agreed to the settlement to handle complaints and avoid more lawsuits. To claim your share, you need to fill out a form by August 7, 2024. You could get over $600 if you give your tax ID number; otherwise and the payment might be capped at $600, according to the report of The US Sun.
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Important Settlement Opportunity for 1-800-PACK-RAT Call Recipients
California law requires that everyone on a call must agree to recording. This settlement is only for people in California who got calls from 1-800-PACK-RAT during the mentioned dates. If you don’t want to be part of the settlement, you need to send a letter to opt out by the same deadline. If you don’t, you will be included in the settlement and can’t make any claims later.
This situation is part of a larger trend where settlement amounts are going up. According to Cornerstone Research, average settlements in 2023 have reached their highest level since 2010. This means there might be more chances for people to get compensation from other legal disputes like data breaches or consumer rights issues.
