Did you receive a notice from Giftly? Did you receive a mail about a class action settlement to resolve Giftly – Merchant Listings Lawsuit? This review will help you partake in the class action settlement after confirming the authenticity of the mail.
What Is Giftly – Merchant Listings Class Action Settlement?
The case is WeCare RG, Inc. et al. v. Giftly Inc., Case No. 22-cv-2672 (E.D. Pa.)
What Is This Class Action All About?
A settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit against Giftly concerning claims under Federal, New York, and Illinois law based on Giftly’s use on its website of the names of businesses across the United States.
The lawsuit alleges that Giftly’s use of those business names has injured those businesses. Giftly denies all claims and that it violated any law but has agreed to the settlement to avoid the uncertainties and expenses associated with continuing the case.
Those who file timely and properly completed claims by September 25, 2023 will be eligible to receive a share of a $500,000 fund dedicated to providing Settlement Class Members customized internet advertisements (the “Merchant Advertising Program”). Your share will depend on how many Settlement Class Members register and enroll in the Merchant Advertising Program, but your share will be no larger than $1,000 in any event.
Who Is Eligible?
This settlement benefits all individuals who operate a business that has been listed on the Giftly Inc. (“Giftly”) website (https://www.giftly.com/) at any time, you could be affected by a class action settlement (the “Settlement,” “Settlement Agreement,” or “Agreement”).
Class Members include businesses or entities, and/or any individuals with any ownership interest in such entities, in the United States that, without their agreement, were listed on Giftly Inc.’s website.
How To Be Part of This Settlement
For class member to partake in this settlement, class members must submit a valid claim form on the settlement website by September 25, 2023.
To exclude yourself, you must affirmatively mail a written request to be excluded to Class Counsel. You will receive no benefits, but you will retain any rights you currently have to sue Giftly about the claims in this case.
In order to object to or comment on the Settlement, you must affirmatively mail your objection or comment in writing to Class Counsel.
The deadline to object and exclude oneself is September 25, 2023.
You do not need to attend the fairness hearing, but you are welcome to do so. You may attend as an observer, or ask to speak in Court about your opinion of the Settlement. You may also appear through your own attorney at your own expense.
What Is The Pay For This Settlement?
The pay for this settlement varies and the proof of purchase is not necessary.
If you fail to file a valid and timely claim, you won’t get a share of the Settlement benefits and will give up your rights to sue Giftly about the claims in this case.
Conclusion
As you submit your claim to the settlement website, just like Audiophile Music Direct class action settlement we have reviewed, you’re doing so under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. The Fairness Hearing is scheduled for November 14, 2023.
