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Final days to claim up to $30 from Victoria’s Secret and Bath & Body Works from ‘privacy’ settlement
There are multiple ways to claim the payment
SHOPPERS of Bath & Body Works and Victoria's Secret may qualify for up to $30 in store credit.
The payment comes after the retailers face a consumer privacy class action lawsuit.
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The suit alleges Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works violated the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act.
Plaintiffs argued that receipts printed at the stores, including Victoria's Secret PINK, showed more than five digits of credit or debit card numbers.
The retailers denied wrongdoing but agreed to pay an undisclosed amount to resolve the claims.
HOW TO CLAIM
Shoppers who got the receipts can claim two $15 vouchers, one from each company.
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The voucher can be used toward any piece of merchandise at Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works, or PINK.
Customers must have bought something from one of the three stores between May 10, 2021, and August 8, 2021.
They must have also gotten a printed receipt, but proof of purchase isn't required to claim.
Claims can be filed online through the settlement website or through the mail, but they must be filed by July 16.
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However, shoppers who bought items with a Victoria's Secret or Bath & Body Works brand credit card don't have to file a claim.
An automatic $5 voucher will be awarded to their account.
Costco shoppers have to apply for one-time $55.90 payment by August 9 deadline – but you don’t even need a receipt
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Costco is facing a similar settlement regarding Kirkland’s Signature Moist Flushable Wipes.
Despite the company claiming they are flushable, plaintiffs argued that the wipes backed up some shoppers' toilets.
Customers argued that they wouldn't have bought the wipes if they knew use could lead to damaged pipes, sewage, and other plumbing.
Costco denied any wrongdoing but agreed to a $2 million settlement.
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.
New York customers who bought the wipes between July 1, 2011, and May 31, 2017, are eligible to file a claim.
Members can receive $1.30 per pack of wipes they bought.
Claimants will get a minimum of $7.50 and a maximum payout of $55.90.
The last day to file a claim is August 9.
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