10 Class Action Settlements and Consumer Settlements With October 2026 Deadlines

Ten consumer settlements have claim, opt-out or objection deadlines in October 2026, ranging from October 1 to October 27. They include the Flo Health period-tracker privacy settlement, the Volkswagen Atlas water pump settlement, VSL#3 probiotics, Lands’ End, Equinox and the NAR homebuyer commission settlement.

These matters are not all in the same legal position. Some have final approval, others still need a judge’s sign-off, and the Hefty bags matter is an Arizona Attorney General enforcement action, not a class action. If you think you qualify, use the official settlement website or filing instructions for that case and meet its deadline. Two deadlines fall on October 1 and October 5, so check those first.

October 2026 Settlement Deadlines: Quick Facts

Settlement	Court and case no.	What is alleged	October date	Status
Reynolds Hefty bags	Maricopa County Superior Court, CV2025-029649	Misleading recyclability marketing	Oct. 1	Settlement reached; AG restitution process
Healthcare Services Group	E.D. Pa., 2:25-cv-04908-JDW	2024 data breach	Oct. 1	$3M settlement; final approval granted
Volkswagen Atlas water pump	D.N.J., 2:25-cv-01540-SDW-JBC	Defective engine water pump	Oct. 5	Final approval granted
The Money Source	D. Ariz., 2:23-cv-00235-PHX-JJT	Unwanted prerecorded or artificial-voice calls	Oct. 7 (opt-out and objection)	Proposed settlement; final hearing Nov. 16, 2026
Anthem proton beam therapy	M.D. Tenn., 3:23-cv-00541	Denied coverage for prostate-cancer proton beam therapy	Oct. 10	Proposed settlement
Flo Health	N.D. Cal., 3:21-cv-00757	Alleged sharing of period and pregnancy data	Oct. 15	Claims open
VSL#3	D. Md., 8:19-cv-02173-LKG	Alleged false clinical-effectiveness advertising	Oct. 20	Awaiting final approval
Lands’ End	Iowa County, Wisconsin, No. 30301	2024 data breach	Oct. 22	Awaiting final approval
Equinox	Albany County, N.Y., Nos. 911677-24 and 901198-25	2024 data breach	Oct. 23	Awaiting final approval
NAR homebuyer settlement	N.D. Ill., 1:24-cv-00150	Alleged anticompetitive real-estate commissions	Oct. 27	Awaiting final approval

Reynolds Consumer Products Hefty Bags Settlement: October 1, 2026 Deadline

This is not a private class action. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes sued Reynolds Consumer Products Inc. and Reynolds Consumer Products LLC, alleging certain Hefty bags were marketed as recyclable although Arizona municipal programs do not accept them. The case is State of Arizona, ex rel. Kris Mayes v. Reynolds Consumer Products Inc., No. CV2025-029649, Maricopa County Superior Court.

The parties agreed to a $212,000 resolution. Of that, $30,000 is for consumer restitution. Arizona consumers who bought the covered bags can submit a complaint to the Attorney General’s Office for restitution consideration.

Deadline: October 1, 2026. More detail: Hefty Recyclable Bags Settlement, Arizona Buyers Can Claim Cash.

Healthcare Services Group Data Breach Settlement: October 1, 2026 Claim Deadline

Williamson, et al. v. Healthcare Services Group, Inc., No. 2:25-cv-04908-JDW (E.D. Pa.), resolves claims over a September 2024 data incident that could have exposed Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, financial and health information. The settlement is $3 million.

Class members can seek reimbursement for documented losses of up to $5,000, a pro rata cash payment and three years of credit monitoring. Plaintiffs’ counsel reported that the court granted final approval on September 25, 2026, after a September 24 hearing. Claims are still due October 1.

Deadline: October 1, 2026.

Volkswagen Atlas Water Pump Settlement: October 5, 2026 Claim Deadline

Briggs, et al. v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., No. 2:25-cv-01540-SDW-JBC (D.N.J.), covers certain 2018–2022 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles with the 3.6-liter engine. The suit alleged the main engine water pump can fail prematurely and cause coolant leaks. Volkswagen denies the allegations.

The settlement provides an extended warranty covering 80% of covered water-pump repair costs for up to 8.5 years or 85,000 miles, plus reimbursement for certain past repairs. Non-dealer repairs are capped at $820 for a water pump and $3,325 for a head gasket. The court granted final approval on September 10, 2026.

Reimbursement claim deadline: October 5, 2026. More detail: Volkswagen Atlas Water Pump Settlement, Check If You Qualify — Briggs v. Volkswagen Group of America, No. 2:25-cv-01540.

The Money Source TCPA Robocall Settlement: October 7, 2026 Opt-Out and Objection Deadline

Hiller v. The Money Source, Inc., No. 2:23-cv-00235-PHX-JJT (D. Ariz.), concerns prerecorded or artificial-voice calls to cellphones after people asked the company to stop. The court conditionally certified the class for settlement. The Money Source denies the allegations.

The fund is $1.5 million, paid pro rata by qualifying calls in company records. Unlike most settlements, eligible class members do not have to submit a claim form. October 7 is the deadline for exclusion requests and objections ahead of the November 16, 2026 final approval hearing.

Deadline: October 7, 2026. More detail: The Money Source Robocall Settlement, Check If You Qualify — Natasha Hiller v. The Money Source, Inc., No. 2:23-cv-00235-PHX-JJT.

Anthem Proton Beam Therapy Settlement: October 10, 2026 Claim Deadline

Taylor, et al. v. Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare Plan of Georgia, Inc. and Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc., No. 3:23-cv-00541 (M.D. Tenn.), alleges Anthem improperly denied coverage for proton beam radiation therapy for prostate cancer, treating it as experimental, investigational or unproven. Anthem denies wrongdoing.

Anthem agreed to pay $3,625,000. Eligible class members who paid qualifying out-of-pocket amounts can submit documentation of those payments.

Claim deadline: October 10, 2026. More detail: $3.6M Anthem Proton Beam Cancer Treatment Settlement, Check If You Qualify for a Payment, Taylor, et al. v. Anthem Insurance Companies Inc., et al., Case No. 3:23-cv-00541.

Flo Health Period Tracker Privacy Settlement: October 15, 2026 Claim Deadline

Frasco, et al. v. Flo Health Inc., et al., No. 3:21-cv-00757 (N.D. Cal.), alleges that menstruation and pregnancy information entered into the Flo app was shared with third parties without users’ consent. The court previously certified a class. The combined settlements total $59.5 million.

Online claims are due by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on October 15, 2026, and mailed claims must be postmarked by the same date. California subclass members have separate rights under the settlement terms.

Claim deadline: October 15, 2026. More detail: Flo App Data Privacy $59.5M Settlement, Check If You Qualify Frasco v. Flo Health Inc., No. 3:21-cv-00757, File by October 15, 2026 Deadline.

VSL#3 Probiotic False Advertising Settlement: October 20, 2026 Claim Deadline

Starr v. VSL Pharmaceuticals, Inc., No. 8:19-cv-02173-LKG (D. Md.), alleges VSL falsely represented that the VSL#3 formulation sold during the class period was clinically proven effective for certain conditions. The defendants deny the claims. The settlement covers purchases between June 1, 2016 and June 19, 2019.

October 20, 2026 is the deadline for claims, exclusion requests and objections. The final approval hearing is January 6, 2027.

Claim deadline: October 20, 2026. More detail: VSL#3 False Advertising Settlement, Check If You Qualify — Starr v. VSL Pharmaceuticals, No. 8:19-cv-02173.

Lands’ End Data Breach Settlement: October 22, 2026 Claim Deadline

Jones, et al. v. Lands’ End, Inc., No. 30301 (Iowa County, Wisconsin), concerns a December 2024 incident in which files with personal information may have been accessed. The information potentially involved names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver’s license or passport information and, in limited cases, medical information. Lands’ End denies wrongdoing.

Class members may seek two years of credit monitoring and either documented losses of up to $5,000 or an alternative cash payment, expected to be $60. The opt-out and objection deadline was October 7, and the final approval hearing is November 6, 2026.

Claim deadline: October 22, 2026.

Equinox Data Breach Settlement: October 23, 2026 Claim Deadline

McHugh v. Equinox, Inc., Index No. 911677-24, and Carter v. Equinox, Inc., Index No. 901198-25 (Albany County, N.Y.), concern unauthorized access on or about April 29, 2024. Affected information may have included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, health insurance, medical, medication and financial information.

People who received a notice from Equinox that their information may have been affected are in the class, subject to exclusions. Valid claims can receive cash compensation and credit monitoring, and a claim must be submitted. The exclusion and objection deadline was September 23, and the final approval hearing is November 12, 2026.

Claim deadline: October 23, 2026.

NAR Homebuyer Antitrust Commission Settlement: October 27, 2026 Claim Deadline

Tuccori et al. v. At World Properties, LLC et al., No. 1:24-cv-00150 (N.D. Ill.), alleges the National Association of REALTORS® and brokerages used rules that kept broker commissions artificially high, raising costs for homebuyers. The defendants deny the allegations, and the court has not decided who is right.

The proposed settlement totals $120,334,500. Eligibility generally covers people who bought a home listed on an MLS in the U.S. where a brokerage commission was paid; class periods vary by state and defendant. Payments are pro rata, so the amount cannot be known until valid claims are counted. The exclusion and objection deadline was September 17.

Claim deadline: October 27, 2026. More detail: NAR Homebuyer Commission Settlement, Check If You Qualify, Tuccori et al. v. At World Properties, LLC et al., No. 1:24-cv-00150.

How to File a Class Action Settlement Claim

1. Confirm you qualify. Check the eligibility dates, product, vehicle or notice requirements on the official settlement website.
2. Verify the source. Match the case name, number, court and administrator website to your notice. Do not pay a third party to file a standard claim.
3. Gather proof. Volkswagen, Anthem and the data breach settlements may require receipts, repair records, medical bills or bank statements.
4. Use your Claim ID if your mailed or emailed notice includes one.
5. Submit by the deadline online or by mail, as the notice directs.
6. Keep a copy of the claim and confirmation number.

Opt-Out and Objection Deadlines Are Different From Claim Deadlines

Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23(e), class members in federal settlements can generally object to terms or exclude themselves, and state-court settlements have similar procedures. Opting out keeps your right to sue the defendant individually but means you give up the settlement benefits. Staying in the class can release the claims the settlement covers.

Many October settlements have earlier opt-out dates than claim dates: Lands’ End (October 7 versus October 22), Equinox (September 23 versus October 23) and NAR (September 17 versus October 27). Read the official notice before any exclusion deadline.

Are Class Action Settlement Payments Taxable?

It depends on what the payment is for. Under Internal Revenue Code Section 104(a)(2), payments for personal physical injury or sickness are generally excluded, while many other settlement payments, such as interest or compensation for non-physical harm, can be taxable income. Reimbursements of documented out-of-pocket losses are often not taxable income. Ask a tax professional about your situation.

October 2026 Class Action Settlements FAQ

Can anyone claim the October 2026 settlements?

No. Each settlement has its own class definition. For example, Flo covers qualifying Flo users during a set period, and NAR covers qualifying homebuyers within applicable class periods.

Is the Reynolds Hefty settlement a class action?

No. It is an Arizona Attorney General enforcement action, and eligible Arizona consumers can submit complaints for restitution consideration.

Which October 2026 settlements require a claim form?

Healthcare Services Group, Volkswagen, Anthem, Flo, VSL#3, Lands’ End, Equinox and NAR all have claim procedures. The Money Source does not require a claim form under the proposed settlement.

What happens if I miss a settlement deadline?

A late claim generally may not qualify for payment. Contact the official administrator directly rather than relying on an unofficial site.

Do I need a lawyer to file a settlement claim?

Usually not. A lawyer may help if you are considering opting out, objecting or pursuing an individual claim.

Are October 2026 settlement payouts guaranteed?

No. Payments depend on the settlement terms, court approval, valid claims and, for some, how much remains after approved deductions. Pro rata amounts can change.

When will October 2026 settlement payments arrive?

There is no single date. Some settlements still await final approval, and others require claims processing first. Check each official settlement website.

October 2026 Settlement Deadlines: What to Check First

Start with deadlines and eligibility, not the advertised payout. Healthcare Services Group and the Hefty matter close on October 1, Volkswagen on October 5, and the rest run from October 7 to October 27. Settlement details and deadlines can change, so confirm each one on the official site before filing.

This article is general information, not legal advice. AllAboutLawyer.com is not a law firm.

Sources: Court-authorized settlement websites and notices for each matter (Healthcare Services Group, Volkswagen Atlas, The Money Source, Anthem proton beam therapy, Flo Health, VSL#3, Lands’ End, Equinox and the NAR homebuyer settlement); Arizona Attorney General materials on the Reynolds Hefty matter; Shub Johns & Holbrook LLP final approval notice (Healthcare Services Group); Top Class Actions’ October 2026 settlement list.

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the official settlement websites, court-authorized notices and Arizona Attorney General materials, as of October 1, 2026. Last Updated: October 1, 2026.