TIME is running out for Americans to get a piece of four class action settlements worth millions of dollars.
The four settlements each have a June deadline to submit a valid claim form – so be sure to file yours soon to secure your check from the more than $16.77 million pot.
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A class action lawsuit is a legal case in which one or more people – the “class representatives” – sue in place of a larger group of people – the “class” – who have experienced similar repercussions from the same defendant or defendants.
The class members join together to file one lawsuit instead of multiple, making the legal process more efficient and potentially increasing the overall settlement pot.
Last year, class action settlements totaled an astounding $42 billion, surpassing $40 billion for the third year in a row, per Forbes.
From defective products to data breaches and unfair employment practices, there are numerous class action settlements open at any given time – it’s simply a matter of finding one that is applicable to you.
Here are four open class action settlements that you may qualify for.
RETINA GROUP OF WASHINGTON
The first class action settlement involves Retina Group of Washington, an eye care center with locations in Maryland and Virginia.
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.
The lawsuit was filed due to a data breach incident in March 2023, which class members argued could have been averted had the defendant taken reasonable cybersecurity measures.
The breach allegedly impacted thousands of customers, putting their sensitive information at risk, including Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and health insurance data.
Although Retina Group of Washington has denied any wrongdoing, the eye care center agreed to pay out $3.6 million.
Impacted individuals can claim up to $300 in ordinary out-of-pocket expenses or losses as well as up to $5,300 in extraordinary out-of-pocket expenses or losses resulting from identity theft or other fraud caused by the data breach.
Class members can also receive up to four hours of lost time at a rate of $25 per hour and two years of credit monitoring and identity theft protection services.
Alternatively, those impacted by the data breach can submit a claim to receive an alternative cash payment worth roughly $100.
Class members can read more about the settlement and submit a valid claim form before the June 23 deadline on the settlement website.
DESIGNER BRANDS & DSW SHOE WAREHOUSE
Designer Brands and DSW Shoe Warehouse are also wrapped up in a $4,429,180 settlement over allegations that the companies violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, per the settlement website.
Class members claimed that they proceeded to send unsolicited marketing messages to consumers even after requests to opt out.
Individuals included in the lawsuit are those who were sent a marketing text from Designer Brands and/or DSW between September 1, 2018, and September 1, 2024, after you had already opted out of marketing texts.
Under the settlement terms, class members who submit a valid claim form by the June 30 deadline are eligible to receive a cash payment of roughly $70.
Settlements you can claim in June, 2025
Listed here are the claim deadlines you need to be aware of:
June 3, 2025:
- MGM Resorts data breach settlement – $45 million
- Feel Free Wellness Tonic settlement – $8.75 million
June 5, 2025:
- Avast Data Privacy FTC settlement – $16.5 million
June 9, 2025:
- HP.com fake discount settlement – $4 million
June 10, 2025:
- HALO BassiNest Bassinet settlement – $1.5 million
June 18, 2025:
- Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag refrigerator frost settlement
June 23, 2025:
- Retina Group of Washington data breach settlement – $3.6 million
June 24, 2025:
- UnitedHealth (Optum) robocall settlement – $1.8 million settlement
- Sierra-at-Tahoe online ski ticket settlement
June 30, 2025:
- DSW spam texts TCPA settlement – $4.42 million
Source: Top Class Actions
WHIRPOOL
Whirlpool, a multinational home appliances manufacturer, is involved in a class action settlement over allegations that certain Whirlpool, KitchenAid, and Maytag refrigerators are defective.
These refrigerators, sold between 2012 and 2019, can develop excessive frost build-up due to a manufacturing defect, preventing the appliance from properly cooling food.
Class members include those who bought a new qualifying refrigerator, acquired one as part of the purchase or remodel of a home, or received a new one as a gift.
While Whirlpool has denied any wrongdoing, it agreed to pay up to $300 for documented out-of-pocket expenses related to past refrigerator repairs and replacements.
Class members must submit a valid claim form by June 18 to qualify for compensation.
Impacted individuals can visit the settlement website to file a claim form and verify their appliance’s eligibility by checking its serial number.
BOTANIC TONICS
Americans can also score cash from a $8.75 million Botanic Tonics settlement.
Botanic Tonics, a beverage company, is in hot water over allegations that its Feel Free Wellness Tonic is contains kratom, a substance that potentially poses serious health risks.
Class members claimed that the company failed to warn customers about the dangers of the ingredient, which comes from Southeast Asia and is illegal in some states.
Instead, Botanic Tonics allegedly marketed its Feel Free Wellness Tonic as a safe and healthy alternative to alcoholic beverages.
While the company has not admitted any wrongdoing, it agreed to pay out millions of dollars to those who purchased Feel Free Wellness Tonic containing kratom between March 28, 2019, and March 5, 2025.
Impacted individuals can receive payment based on how many Feel Free bottles they bought, with estimates ranging between $175 and $291.66.
Class members may claim up to ten bottles of the tonic without providing documentation or more than ten bottles with proof of purchase.
To receive the cash, they must submit a valid claim form via the settlement website by the June 17 deadline.
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