20 Class Action Settlements You Can Claim in February 2026, Deadlines, Eligibility, and Settlement Websites

Over $900 million in class action settlements are available to claim right now in February 2026. With deadlines ranging from February 4 to April 2026, millions of Americans could receive compensation from companies like Google, Delta Air Lines, Tinder, BMW, and 23andMe. Missing these deadlines means forfeiting your money forever.

What Are Class Action Settlements and Why Should You Care?

Class action settlements resolve legal disputes between large groups of consumers and corporations. Instead of thousands of individual lawsuits, one case represents everyone who suffered similar harm from a company’s conduct.

Settlements provide guaranteed compensation without trial risks or legal fees. Companies agree to pay settlement funds without admitting wrongdoing, and claimants release their right to sue separately for covered claims.

Most settlements require filing a claim form online or by mail before strict deadlines. Some settlements distribute payments automatically using company records. Either way, taking action before deadlines expire is critical—courts rarely grant extensions.

20 Active Class Action Settlements Available in February 2026

Technology & Privacy Settlements

 Google Play Store Antitrust Settlement ($630 Million)

Settlement Amount: $630 million
Who Can Claim: U.S. consumers who made purchases through Google Play Store or Google Play Billing between August 16, 2016, and September 30, 2023
Compensation: Minimum $2 per person (payments vary based on purchase history)
Claim Form Required: NO – automatic payments via PayPal/Venmo
Deadline: February 19, 2026 (to opt-out or object)
Settlement Website: GooglePlayStateAGLitigation.com
Contact: 866-905-8127

Google agreed to pay $630 million after states alleged the company monopolized app distribution and in-app billing through Google Play Store, forcing consumers to pay inflated prices. Payments are distributed automatically to eligible users—no claim form needed.

Similar to the Facebook $725M privacy settlement, Google’s payout demonstrates tech companies face serious consequences for anticompetitive practices.

 23andMe Data Breach Settlement ($50 Million)

Settlement Amount: $50 million
Who Can Claim: 23andMe customers between May 1-October 1, 2023, who received data breach notifications
Compensation: Up to $10,000 for documented losses + 5 years free credit monitoring ($1,875 value)
Claim Form Required: YES
Deadline: February 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM CT
Settlement Website: 23andMeDataSettlement.com
Contact: (833) 621-5792

Following a cyberattack that exposed genetic data for 6.4 million U.S. residents, 23andMe established this settlement covering identity theft costs, credit monitoring, bank fees, and other documented losses.

Lemonaid Health Privacy Settlement ($3.25 Million)

Settlement Amount: $3.25 million
Who Can Claim: Anyone who visited Lemonaid Health’s website between June 30, 2019, and July 14, 2025
Compensation: TBD (amount depends on total claims filed)
Claim Form Required: YES
Deadline: February 23, 2026
Settlement Website: https://lemonaidpixelsettlement.com

The lawsuit alleged Lemonaid Health used tracking tools that shared consumer data with third parties without consent, exposing sensitive health information.

Kaiser Permanente Text Message Settlement ($10.5 Million)

Settlement Amount: $10.5 million
Who Can Claim: Consumers who received more than one text from Kaiser Foundation Health Plan between January 21, 2021-August 20, 2025, OR Florida consumers who received texts 15+ days after texting “stop”
Compensation: Up to $75 per message
Claim Form Required: YES
Deadline: February 12, 2026
Settlement Website: https://www.kaisertcpasettlement.com

Kaiser allegedly violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act by sending automated texts after consumers opted out.

Consumer Protection & False Advertising Settlements

Tinder Age-Based Pricing Settlement ($60.5 Million)

Settlement Amount: $60.5 million
Who Can Claim: California residents who purchased Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold on or after March 2, 2015 while over age 29, OR on or after March 2, 2016 while over age 28
Compensation: Automatic payments (two separate calculations based on Unruh Act and UCL violations)
Claim Form Required: NO – automatic payments
Deadline: Must select payment method when website launches
Settlement Website: TinderClassAction.com (not yet live as of February 5, 2026)
Eligible Users: Approximately 268,000 California subscribers

Tinder charged users 30 and older nearly double what younger subscribers paid for identical premium services. The Los Angeles Superior Court granted preliminary approval on January 14, 2026. Final hearing scheduled May 20, 2026.

ZOA Energy “0 Preservatives” Settlement ($3 Million)

Settlement Amount: $3 million
Who Can Claim: Consumers who bought ZOA Energy drinks labeled “0 preservatives” between March 1, 2021-November 21, 2025
Compensation: Up to $150
Claim Form Required: YES
Deadline: February 20, 2026
Settlement Website: Check https://zoasettlement.com

The lawsuit claimed ZOA Energy drinks marketed as having “0 preservatives” actually contained preservatives, misleading health-conscious consumers.

Ashley HomeStore Pricing Settlement ($750,000)

Settlement Amount: $750,000
Who Can Claim: California consumers who bought products from Ashley HomeStore between March 9, 2017-March 27, 2022, where “original price” or “regular price” was at least 10% greater than “invoice price”
Compensation: Minimum $35 store voucher
Claim Form Required: YES
Deadline: February 10, 2026
Settlement Website: Check https://stoneledgefurnituresettlement.com

Ashley HomeStore allegedly used inflated reference pricing to make discounts appear larger than they actually were.

Joybird and La-Z-Boy Deceptive Discounts Settlement ($7.15 Million)

Settlement Amount: $7.15 million
Who Can Claim: Consumers in California, Oregon, and Washington who purchased Joybird products at sale prices between December 18, 2019-October 31, 2025
Compensation: $115 cash or store credit
Claim Form Required: YES
Deadline: February 13, 2026
Settlement Website: Check http://joybirdsettlement.com/

The lawsuit alleged Joybird used inflated reference prices to make sale prices look like bigger deals than they were.

Product Recall & Safety Settlements

Mid America Pet Food Recall Settlement ($5.5 Million)

Settlement Amount: $5.5 million
Who Can Claim: Consumers who purchased recalled pet food products (Victor, Eagle Mountain, Wayne Feeds, Members Mark) AND pet owners who suffered losses from pet illness/death tied to salmonella recall
Compensation: Refunds for eligible purchases + up to $50 per pet illness, $100 per pet death, documented injury claims up to $100,000
Claim Form Required: YES
Deadline: February 5, 2026
Settlement Website: Check https://www.midamericapetfoodsettlement.com/

Mid America Pet Food recalled products due to salmonella contamination, causing consumers to discard food and, in some cases, deal with pet illness or death.

Rheem Water Heater Defective Drain Valve Settlement

Settlement Amount: $500,000 documented loss fund + free replacement valves
Who Can Claim: Owners of Rheem water heaters manufactured 2019-2023 with defective round poly drain valves
Compensation: Up to $1,500 reimbursement for documented losses + free brass valve replacement
Claim Form Required: YES
Deadline: March 20, 2026
Settlement Website: Check CPT Group at 1-888-271-1105 https://www.rheemdrainvalvesettlement.com/

Over 600,000 Rheem water heaters potentially contain defective plastic drain valves that cracked or degraded prematurely, causing water damage. More details available at Rheem Water Heater Settlement.

Health Care & Data Breach Settlements

McLaren Health Care Data Breach Settlement

Settlement Amount: Not disclosed
Who Can Claim: Individuals whose private information was compromised in McLaren data breaches between July 28, 2023-August 23, 2023, and July 17, 2024-August 3, 2024
Compensation: Up to $5,000 for documented losses + pro rata cash payment + credit monitoring
Claim Form Required: YES
Deadline: Check settlement website
Settlement Website: MHCCSettlement.com
Contact: 1-844-685-4251
Final Hearing: April 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM

McLaren Health Care faced ransomware attacks affecting over 2 million patients. Full details at McLaren $5,000 Data Breach Settlement.

Numotion Data Breach Settlement ($4 Million)

Settlement Amount: $4 million
Who Can Claim: Individuals who received Numotion breach notifications for March 2024 or September 2024 incidents
Compensation: Up to $15,000 for documented losses + pro rata cash payment + 2 years free credit monitoring
Claim Form Required: YES
Deadline: March 18, 2026
Settlement Website: NumotionSettlement.com
Contact: 833-630-5361
Final Hearing: April 2, 2026

Over 602,000 individuals had Social Security numbers, medical records, and financial information exposed through ransomware attacks and phishing emails.

Kaiser Privacy Breach Settlement ($47.5 Million)

Settlement Amount: $46-$47.5 million
Who Can Claim: Current/former Kaiser members in CA, CO, GA, HI, MD, OR, VA, WA, or DC who accessed authenticated Kaiser websites/apps between November 2017-May 2024
Compensation: $20-$40 per person
Claim Form Required: YES
Settlement Website: Check https://kaiserprivacysettlement.com/

Kaiser allegedly used tracking codes that shared members’ protected health information with third parties like Google and Microsoft without consent.

OptumRx Unsolicited Calls Settlement ($1.86 Million)

Settlement Amount: $1.86 million
Who Can Claim: Individuals who received OptumRx clinical adherence calls using artificial/prerecorded voices since April 20, 2020 (excludes prescription refill reminders and COVID-19 vaccine calls)
Compensation: $72-$135
Claim Form Required: YES
Deadline: February 4, 2026
Settlement Website: Check https://optumrxtcpaclassactionsettlement.com/

OptumRx allegedly violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act by making automated calls without proper consent.

Financial Services Settlements

Wells Fargo Recurring Billing Settlement ($33 Million)

Settlement Amount: $33 million
Who Can Claim: Individuals enrolled in recurring billing by Apex, Triangle, or Tarr entities between January 1, 2009-November 4, 2025
Compensation: Up to $20 flat cash payment (may be reduced pro rata)
Claim Form Required: YES (some Triangle/Apex victims may receive FTC refunds without filing)
Deadline: March 4, 2026 (online or postmarked)
Settlement Website: Official Wells Fargo settlement site
Final Hearing: March 26, 2026 at 1:30 PM

Wells Fargo allegedly enrolled consumers in “free trial” subscriptions that converted to paid recurring billing without proper authorization.

Westlake Financial Pay-to-Pay Fees Settlement ($1.2 Million)

Settlement Amount: $1.2 million
Who Can Claim: Individuals who paid convenience fees to ACI Payments for Westlake auto loans between June 20, 2022-August 18, 2025
Compensation: $20-$60
Claim Form Required: YES
Deadline: Check settlement website
Settlement Website: KlareFeeSettlement.com
Contact: (833) 417-4970
Final Hearing: April 16, 2026

Westlake Financial allegedly charged illegal “pay-to-pay” convenience fees for making loan payments on or after the due date.

Environmental & Contamination Settlements

DuPont PFAS Contamination Settlement ($27 Million)

Settlement Amount: $27 million
Who Can Claim: Individuals who lived in Village of Hoosick Falls or Town of Hoosick, NY, for 6+ months between 1996-2016, consumed water from municipal system or private well with detected PFOA contamination, and had blood serum test showing PFOA levels above 1.86 µg/L
Compensation: Payments for property damage + medical monitoring benefits
Claim Form Required: YES
Deadline: February 11, 2026
Settlement Website: Check http://hoosickfallspfoasettlement.com/

DuPont allegedly contaminated water supplies with PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid), a type of PFAS chemical.

Delta Air Lines Jet Fuel Dumping Settlement ($78.75 Million)

Settlement Amount: $78.75 million
Who Can Claim: People who owned, lived in, or rented properties affected by Delta Flight DL89 jet fuel dump on January 14, 2020, in Southern California
Compensation: Varies by property type and fuel exposure amount
Claim Form Required: YES
Deadline: February 6, 2026
Settlement Website: https://dl89settlement.com/

Delta jettisoned jet fuel over parts of Southern California during an emergency flight, allegedly causing harm to residents and property owners.

Pending Class Action Lawsuits (No Settlement Yet)

BMW Oil Filter Housing Class Action (2026)

Status: Active lawsuit, no settlement yet
Who’s Affected: Owners of 2014-2021 BMW (1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Series, X1, X2, X3, X4) and MINI (Cooper, Clubman, Countryman) vehicles with B46, B48, or B58 engines
Allegations: Defective polycarbonate oil filter housings fail prematurely, causing coolant leaks, engine overheating, and repair costs of $2,000-$3,500
Filed: January 4, 2026, U.S. District Court for District of New Jersey (Case No. 2:26-cv-00753)
What to Do: Keep repair records and monitor case developments

The lawsuit alleges BMW knew about the defect but concealed it to avoid warranty repair costs.

What You Must Know About Class Action Settlement Claims

Hidden Settlement Rules Most People Miss

Many settlements don’t require receipts or proof of purchase. Settlement administrators use company records to verify eligibility based on account numbers, email addresses, or transaction dates.

You can claim multiple settlements if you qualify for each separately. For example, Kaiser members could qualify for BOTH the privacy breach settlement AND the text message settlement—they’re separate cases with separate claim forms.

Claims without documentation typically pay less than documented claims, but some settlements offer equal payments regardless of documentation level. The Google Play Store settlement, for instance, guarantees minimum $2 automatic payments with potential for more based on purchase history.

Common Misconceptions About Settlement Claims

Myth: “Settlements are scams.”
Reality: Court-approved settlements are legitimate. Always verify authenticity on official .com settlement websites listed in court documents. Never pay fees to claim settlement money.

Myth: “I can’t claim without the notification letter.”
Reality: Most settlements allow “noticeless” claims using identifying information like account numbers, addresses, or purchase dates.

Myth: “If I file a claim, I can’t sue later.”
Reality: True—claiming settlement benefits releases your right to sue separately for covered claims. However, you can opt out by deadlines (losing settlement money but keeping lawsuit rights).

2026 Consumer Protection Updates

Class action settlements provide billions in consumer relief annually. Recent high-profile cases demonstrate companies face serious financial consequences for:

• Privacy violations and data breaches (23andMe: $50M, Kaiser: $47.5M)
• Deceptive pricing practices (Tinder: $60.5M, Ashley: $750K)
• Antitrust violations (Google: $630M)
• Product defects and safety issues (Rheem water heaters, BMW engines)

State attorneys general and federal regulators are intensifying enforcement of consumer protection laws, particularly around data privacy, transparent pricing, and product safety.

What to Do Next If You Qualify for Settlement Money

Step 1: Check Eligibility for Multiple Settlements

Review all 20 settlements listed above. Many consumers qualify for 3-5 simultaneously. For example:

• Kaiser members in California could claim Kaiser privacy breach + Kaiser text messages
• Google Play users could receive automatic Google payment
• Pet owners could claim Mid America pet food recall
• 23andMe customers affected by breach could get up to $10,000

Combined payouts could total hundreds or thousands of dollars.

Step 2: File Claims Before Deadlines

February 2026 Deadlines:

• February 4: OptumRx calls
• February 5: Mid America pet food
• February 6: Delta fuel dumping
• February 10: Ashley HomeStore
• February 11: DuPont PFAS
• February 12: Kaiser text messages
• February 13: Joybird/La-Z-Boy
• February 17: 23andMe data breach
• February 19: Google Play (opt-out/objection)
• February 20: ZOA Energy
• February 23: Lemonaid Health

March 2026 Deadlines:

• March 4: Wells Fargo recurring billing
• March 18: Numotion data breach
• March 20: Rheem water heaters

Don’t wait until the last week when website traffic spikes and technical issues occur. File as soon as possible.

Step 3: Keep Documentation for Future Claims

Save purchase receipts, account statements, breach notifications, and repair invoices. Recent cases like McLaren’s $5,000 data breach settlement and Numotion’s $15,000 settlement reward thorough documentation of losses.

When Legal Advice May Help

Most settlement claims are straightforward and don’t require attorneys. However, consider consulting a consumer protection lawyer if:

• You suffered substantial documented losses exceeding $10,000
• You’re considering opting out to pursue individual litigation
• Settlement terms seem unfair or inadequate
• You need help gathering documentation for complex claims

Class counsel fees are deducted from settlement funds, not individual payments, so filing claims yourself is free.

FAQs About February 2026 Class Action Settlements

How do I verify a settlement is legitimate and not a scam?

Check court case numbers against federal court dockets (PACER.gov), verify settlement administrator contact info matches court documents, and confirm official websites end in .com. Never pay fees to claim settlement money—legitimate settlements are always free to claim.

Can I claim multiple settlements at the same time?

Yes, if you meet each settlement’s unique eligibility criteria. Settlements cover different legal claims, time periods, and geographic areas. For example, California residents could potentially claim Tinder, Ashley HomeStore, Joybird, and Kaiser settlements simultaneously.

What happens if I miss the claim deadline?

You forfeit all compensation rights permanently. Courts rarely grant deadline extensions except in extraordinary circumstances. Missing deadlines is the #1 reason eligible consumers lose settlement money.

How long until I receive my settlement payment?

Most settlements distribute payments 60-180 days after final approval hearings. For settlements with February 2026 claim deadlines, expect payments Summer-Fall 2026. Automatic payment settlements like Google Play may distribute faster than claim-based settlements.

Do I need to hire a lawyer to file settlement claims?

No. Settlement websites provide step-by-step claim form instructions designed for consumers to complete independently. However, class counsel (attorneys representing all class members) receive fees from settlement funds—not from your individual payment.

What if I don’t have receipts or proof of purchase?

Many settlements accept claims without documentation based on company records. For example, Google Play identifies eligible users through Google accounts, and Tinder uses subscriber records. However, documented loss claims (like 23andMe’s $10,000 maximum) require receipts and proof.

Can I opt out and sue the company separately?

Yes, but you must request exclusion by opt-out deadlines (usually 30-60 days before final hearings). Opting out means you won’t receive settlement money but preserve rights to individual litigation. Most attorneys recommend staying in class actions unless you have extraordinary damages justifying individual lawsuits.

Last Updated: February 5, 2026

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Settlement terms, deadlines, and payment amounts are subject to court approval and may change. Consult official settlement websites for the most current information and specific eligibility requirements.

Check your eligibility for all 20 settlements today—over $900 million is available, but deadlines are firm and extensions are rare.

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