MILLIONS of Americans could be in line for cash, vouchers, or credit monitoring from a combined $62.4 million in settlements — but they need to act fast.
From data breaches spilling Social Security numbers to retailers accused of tricking shoppers, here’s what you need to know before the August deadlines hit.
Millions of Americans could get cash, vouchers or credit monitoring from a combined $62.4m in settlements[/caption]
Arisa Health, Torrid, Aetna, Harvard Pilgrim, V Shred, GameStop among the companies involved[/caption]
Make sure to check all the details and important dates below as missing the deadline could mean losing your share entirely.
1 – Arisa Health
Arisa Health, an Arkansas behavioral health provider, will pay $1.9 million to resolve claims it failed to prevent a March 2024 data breach.
Hackers allegedly accessed names, Social Security numbers, medical details, health insurance data, driver’s license numbers, and other personal info.
The payout covers anyone Arisa identified as affected and who got an official notice.
Class members can claim up to $5,000 for documented expenses like unreimbursed fraud losses, credit monitoring costs, bank fees, and travel, or $70 with no proof required.
Everyone in the class also gets three years of free credit monitoring.
Proof must be in the form of receipts or official records — handwritten notes alone won’t cut it.
Deadline to file: August 27, 2025
Website: ArisaHealthDataIncident.com
2 – Torrid
Torrid, the plus-size fashion chain, has agreed to a $10 million settlement over claims it falsely advertised discounts online.
Plaintiffs say shoppers in Oregon, California, and Washington were duped into thinking they were getting bigger markdowns between January 1, 2020, and February 18, 2025.
Eligible customers can choose a $15 cash payment (sent by check or electronically) or a $15 voucher to use once online or in-store.
No proof of purchase is needed — eligibility is based on your billing address during the qualifying purchases.
Deadline to file: August 26, 2025
Website: TorridClassAction.com
3 – Aetna
Health insurer Aetna will pay $2 million to settle claims it discriminated against LGBTQ+ members by denying equal access to artificial insemination and IVF coverage between September 1, 2017, and May 31, 2024.
Four categories of members are eligible, with Category A automatically paid, while others need to submit an attestation form and, in some cases, a claim form.
Default payments are $10,000, plus $2,300 for certain uncovered expenses, totalling around $12,300.
Extra compensation may be available for additional costs, harm, or proof that covered care exceeded what Aetna reimbursed.
Documentation like medical bills or records may be required.
Deadline to file: August 26, 2025
Website: InfertilityInsuranceSettlement.com
4 – Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, now part of Point32Health, will pay $16 million after a 2023 breach exposed Social Security numbers, medical histories, and insurance details.
Anyone whose personal info was compromised, including those who got a breach notice, can claim.
Payouts include $150 with no proof, up to $2,500 for documented costs like bank fees or credit monitoring, or up to $35,000 for extraordinary losses.
Class members can also claim up to 20 hours of lost time at $30/hour and will receive three years of free credit monitoring with dark web scans and ID theft insurance.
Deadline to file: August 25, 2025
Website: HarvardPilgrimDataIncidentSettlement.com
5 – V Shred
V Shred, the fitness and nutrition company behind Sculptnation, will pay $4 million to settle claims it shared customer data without consent in violation of federal and Florida privacy laws.
Anyone who bought V Shred products or services (including via Amazon) or took its online quiz since January 1, 2022, is eligible.
Payouts are estimated at around $10 but could be lower depending on claims filed. Proof includes linking a third-party account like Facebook, TikTok, or Google.
Deadline to file: August 11, 2025
Website: VShredPrivacyESettlement.com
6 – Coastal Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Florida-based Coastal Orthopedics will pay $1.4 million after a June 2023 breach allegedly exposed patient info, including Social Security numbers.
Victims can claim up to $10,000 for documented monetary losses such as fraudulent charges, unreimbursed bank fees, or credit monitoring costs.
Those whose SSNs were compromised will get three times the pro rata cash payment of other claimants.
Everyone also gets two years of free credit monitoring with ID theft insurance and medical info monitoring. Proof includes bank statements, receipts, or police reports.
Deadline to file: August 13, 2025
Website: CoastalOrthopedicsSettlement.com
7 – GameStop
GameStop will pay $4.5 million over claims it violated the Video Privacy Protection Act by sharing customer video game purchase info with Facebook between August 18, 2020, and April 7, 2025.
Eligible shoppers must have had a public Facebook profile under their real name at the time of purchase.
They can choose $5 cash or a $10 voucher — but not both.
The retailer must also stop using the Facebook tracking pixel that allegedly enabled the sharing.
Deadline to file: August 15, 2025
Website: GameStopVPPASettlement.com
8 – The Criterion Collection
The Criterion Collection, known for its arthouse film library, will pay $4.5 million after claims it shared subscriber viewing data with third parties like Meta and Twilio without consent.
If you subscribed to or registered for Criterion Channel and watched a pre-recorded video between September 27, 2022, and December 27, 2024, you’re eligible.
Payout amounts will depend on the number of claims filed. No proof of purchase is required.
Deadline to file: August 19, 2025
Website: CriterionChannelSettlement.com
9 – Heartland Payment Systems (MySchoolBucks)
Heartland will fork over $18.25 million after accusations it charged unlawful “program fees” to parents using MySchoolBucks to load funds onto school lunch accounts.
Anyone who used a credit or debit card to add money between June 18, 2013, and July 31, 2019 — with their last transaction on or after January 1, 2015 — may be eligible.
Payouts will be proportional to the number of fees paid. No proof of purchase is needed.
Deadline to file: August 20, 2025
Website: MSBFeeSettlement.com
What’s a class-action settlement?
Class action lawsuits offer groups of people, or ‘classes,’ a way to band together in court.
These suits are often brought by one or a few people who allege a company or other entity has wronged a large group of people.
When a suit becomes a class action, it extends to all “class members,” or people who may have similar complaints to those who filed the suit.
Companies often settle class actions – offering payment to class members who typically waive their right to pursue further legal action by accepting money.
These payout agreements frequently include statements by the defendant denying wrongdoing. Companies tend to settle class actions to avoid the costs of further litigation.
Pollution, discrimination, or false advertising are a few examples of what can land a class action on a company’s doorstep.
