10 big brand lawsuit settlements expire in December — see if you can still claim cash

Class action settlements December: Consumers can claim compensation from ten major class action settlements concluding this month, covering issues from data breaches to faulty products. Brands like AT&T, HelloFresh, and Jaguar Land Rover are invol...

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Class action settlements December

Class action settlements December: This month, consumers have a chance to receive compensation as ten major class action settlements reach their conclusion. Eligible customers can claim payouts for a range of issues, from data breaches to faulty products, involving brands such as HelloFresh, AARP, Jaguar Land Rover, AT&T, PetSafe, TreeHouse Foods, Arhaus, Landmark Admin, TransUnion, and Infosys McCamish Systems.

AT&T data breach settlement affects millions of customers

AT&T is among the most notable settlements. The telecom company faced a lawsuit over alleged failures to protect customer data, resulting in two separate breaches in 2024, as per a report. AT&T has denied any misconduct. Reports indicate that roughly 7.6 million customers with accounts in 2024 and about 65.4 million customers with accounts between 2019 and 2024 may be affected. Those eligible had to file claims by December 18, 2025, for up to $7,500, as per The Express report.

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10 major class action settlements wrap up in December

Other settlements closing in December include:

PetSafe electronic collar claims close for California buyers

Pet owners in California who purchased certain electronic collars between October 1, 2018, and October 31, 2022, can claim payouts ranging from $30 to $140, depending on the product. The settlement resolves allegations that PetSafe deceptively promoted collars as harmless. But the claim deadline was December 2, 2025.

Infosys McCamish data breach payouts include cash and monitoring

Individuals whose sensitive information, including Social Security numbers, medical data, and account numbers, was compromised can submit claims for up to $6,000 in documented losses, plus two years of credit monitoring and a residual cash payment of up to $599, as per The Express report. The claim deadline was December 1, 2025.
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TreeHouse Foods frozen waffle recall settlement explained

Customers who bought recalled frozen waffles between October 18, 2024, and September 2, 2025, may be eligible for refunds. The settlement addresses claims that products contained Listeria and customers were not adequately warned. The claim deadline was December 16, 2025.

HelloFresh automatic renewal lawsuit offers cash refunds

California consumers enrolled in HelloFresh subscriptions between January 1, 2019, and August 18, 2025, and charged without authorization for their first shipment may claim cash refunds. The claim deadline was December 17, 2025, as per The Express.

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Arhaus false advertising settlement targets online furniture buyers

Customers who purchased products from the Arhaus website between April 2, 2020, and September 18, 2024, may receive cash or store credit under a $6 million settlement. The claim deadline was December 19, 2025.
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Landmark Admin data breach settlement pays affected consumers

Individuals whose information was exposed between May 13 and June 17, 2024, may receive a minimum of $30 or more based on documented losses. The claim deadline was December 26, 2025, as per The Express.

Jaguar Land Rover, AARP and TransUnionsettlements still open before year-end

Owners or lessees of certain Land Rover vehicles with brazed scroll turbochargers may be reimbursed up to $15,750 for eligible repairs. The claim deadline is on December 29, 2025.
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Users whose data was shared without permission via Meta Pixel between September 27, 2020, and September 12, 2025, may receive between $47 and $237. The claim deadline is on December 31, 2025.

Individuals affected by TransUnion sending Portfolio Recovery Associates data despite deletion requests between January 20, 2021, and December 31, 2023, can receive a minimum of $40, as per The Express. This does not require a claim form.

FAQs

Who could receive money from the AT&T settlement?

Customers affected by AT&T’s 2024 data breaches involving accounts from 2019 to 2024 may have been eligible.



Do TransUnion customers need to file a claim?

No. Eligible individuals affected by improper data sharing may receive a minimum payment without submitting a claim form.
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