Coast Dental $3.84 Million TCPA Settlement, Claim Up to $59 Cash or a $99 Voucher by December 24, 2026

Consumers who kept getting appointment-reminder texts or calls from Coast Dental Services, LLC after asking the company to stop may qualify for a payment under a proposed $3,840,664 settlement.

The settlement resolves allegations that Coast Dental sent marketing texts and calls after recipients asked for no more solicitations. Eligible claimants can choose up to $59 in cash or a voucher worth up to $99 toward an electronic toothbrush sold by Coast Dental.

The deadline to submit a claim is December 24, 2026. The separate deadline to opt out or object is October 30, 2026, which is nine days from today’s update.

The case is Chaviano v. Coast Dental Services, LLC, No. 2026-013610-CA-01, in the Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida.

The court preliminarily approved the settlement on August 31, 2026, and provisionally certified the class for settlement purposes only. On October 12, 2026, the plaintiff filed an unopposed motion for final approval. The judge has not yet granted final approval.

Coast Dental denies wrongdoing. The settlement resolves the claims without a trial or a finding that the company broke the law.

Coast Dental TCPA Settlement: Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Total proposed settlement fund	Up to $3,840,664
Cash pool	$1,434,172
Toothbrush-voucher pool	$2,406,492
Defendant	Coast Dental Services, LLC
Plaintiff	Sebastian Chaviano
Case number	2026-013610-CA-01
Court	Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Judge	Javier A. Enriquez
Federal law	Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), 47 U.S.C. § 227
Florida law	Florida Telephone Solicitation Act (FTSA), Fla. Stat. § 501.059
Class size	About 24,308 people, per the motion for final approval
Cash option	Up to $59 per valid claim, subject to reductions
Voucher option	Up to $99 toward an electronic toothbrush sold by Coast Dental
Claim deadline	December 24, 2026
Opt-out and objection deadline	October 30, 2026
Final approval hearing	December 9, 2026, 10:30 a.m. Eastern, by Zoom
Settlement administrator	Analytics Consulting LLC
Official website	CDSTCPASettlement.com
Administrator phone	866-969-1557
Status	Preliminary approval granted; final approval pending

Sources: official settlement website, preliminary approval order and motion for final approval.

What Is the Chaviano v. Coast Dental Services TCPA Lawsuit About?

Sebastian Chaviano sued Coast Dental Services, alleging it sent appointment-related marketing texts and calls after consumers asked it to stop. The complaint asserts claims under the federal TCPA and the Florida Telephone Solicitation Act.

The core allegation is that consumers replied “STOP” or a similar instruction to Coast Dental texts, yet the company kept sending reminders or solicitations. The settlement covers people who allegedly got more than one qualifying text or call within a 12-month period after making that request.

Coast Dental denies the allegations, liability and damages. No court has decided whether its messages violated either law.

What Does the Telephone Consumer Protection Act Require Coast Dental to Do?

The TCPA, 47 U.S.C. § 227, restricts certain telemarketing calls and texts, and automated or prerecorded communications. A few features of the law explain why cases like this one are common:

• Private right of action. Under § 227(b)(3), people can sue for $500 per violation, and a court can increase that up to three times (to $1,500) for willful or knowing violations. Section 227(c)(5) gives a similar right for violations of the do-not-call rules.
• Do-not-call and opt-out rules. FCC regulations at 47 C.F.R. § 64.1200 govern telemarketing, including do-not-call requests and when a consumer can revoke consent. Under the FCC’s 2024 revocation rules, businesses must honor reasonable opt-out requests such as “STOP” within a short period (10 business days under the rule as adopted). The effective dates of parts of that rule have been adjusted, so check the current text.
• Calling hours. Telemarketing calls are limited to between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. in the recipient’s local time under 47 C.F.R. § 64.1200(c)(1).
• Autodialer scope. In Facebook, Inc. v. Duguid, 592 U.S. 395 (2021), the Supreme Court read “automatic telephone dialing system” narrowly, which changed how many autodialer claims are framed.
• FCC interpretations. In McLaughlin Chiropractic Associates v. McKesson Corp. (U.S. 2025), the Supreme Court held that district courts are not bound by FCC interpretations of the TCPA under the Hobbs Act. Courts now interpret the statute more independently.
• State court jurisdiction. In Mims v. Arrow Financial Services, LLC, 565 U.S. 368 (2012), the Court confirmed that state courts can hear TCPA claims, which is why this case sits in Miami-Dade County Circuit Court.
• Time limit. Courts generally apply the four-year federal limitations period in 28 U.S.C. § 1658(a) to TCPA claims.

The settlement does not establish that every unwanted text violates the TCPA.

What Does the Florida Telephone Solicitation Act Say About Coast Dental’s Texts?

Fla. Stat. § 501.059 regulates telephonic sales calls, including text messages, made to Florida numbers. It gives consumers a private right of action with statutory damages of $500 per violation, increased up to three times for willful or knowing violations. The Legislature amended the law in 2023 (HB 761), narrowing its scope and adding procedural requirements, so the current statute should be read before applying it to any specific message.

How Are Class Action Settlements Approved in Florida State Court Under Rule 1.220?

Because this case is in Florida state court, Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.220 governs the class action. Under Rule 1.220(e), a class action cannot be dismissed or settled without court approval, and notice must go to class members. That is why the process has a preliminary approval order, a notice period, an opt-out and objection deadline, and a final approval hearing in which the judge decides whether the deal is fair, reasonable and adequate.

Who Qualifies for the Coast Dental TCPA Settlement?

Generally, you may qualify if you:

• Received Coast Dental appointment-related texts or calls on a cell phone.
• Received more than one qualifying communication within a 12-month period.
• First asked Coast Dental to stop by replying “STOP” or a similar instruction.
• Meet the timing and other conditions in the settlement agreement and court-approved notice.

The class period begins April 14, 2021, and runs through August 25, 2026, when the agreement was signed. The formal class definition and exclusions in the court documents control. Excluded persons include Coast Dental, certain affiliates and related persons, and anyone who timely opts out.

Do You Have to Live in Florida to Qualify for the Coast Dental Settlement?

No. The class covers qualifying people across the United States. But being a Coast Dental patient, or receiving one text, does not automatically qualify you.

Do You Need to Prove You Replied STOP to Coast Dental?

The claim form asks for specific information and requires you to affirm that you qualify. The administrator reviews claims for compliance. Answer accurately and keep any texts or records you have. If you are unsure, call the administrator at 866-969-1557.

How Much Money Can You Get From the Coast Dental $3,840,664 Settlement?

The $3,840,664 figure is a maximum, and it is not an all-cash pool.

Payment category	Maximum amount
Cash claims	$1,434,172
Toothbrush vouchers	$2,406,492
Total	$3,840,664

You choose one option: up to $59 in cash or up to $99 in voucher value. These are maximums, not guaranteed payments. The agreement allows reductions for attorneys’ fees and expenses, notice and administration costs, and any court-approved service award.

Can You Get Both the $59 Cash Payment and the $99 Coast Dental Voucher?

No. It is one or the other. If you submit a valid claim but do not pick an option, or your choice is unclear, the agreement says the administrator will issue the voucher. If you want cash, select it clearly.

Why Is Most of the Coast Dental Settlement Fund Allocated to Vouchers?

The agreement assigns $2,406,492 to vouchers and $1,434,172 to cash. The voucher has a higher face value but can only be used to buy an electronic toothbrush sold by Coast Dental, so it is not equal to cash in practical value.

How to File a Coast Dental TCPA Settlement Claim

Step 1: Go to the official site. Visit CDSTCPASettlement.com and use the “File Claim” link. Avoid third-party sites that claim to file for you.

Step 2: Complete the claim form. Give your contact details and the phone number that received the Coast Dental messages. One claim is allowed per class member, and you must affirm that you qualify.

Step 3: Choose cash or voucher. Make a clear selection. If you don’t, the voucher is the default.

Step 4: Submit by December 24, 2026. File online or by mail, postmarked by December 24, 2026, to: CDS TCPA Settlement, P.O. Box 2009, Chanhassen, MN 55317-2009.

Step 5: Keep proof. Save your confirmation number, or proof of mailing if you filed by mail.

Submitting a form does not guarantee payment. The claim must be timely, complete and valid under the agreement.

What Is the October 30, 2026 Deadline in the Coast Dental Settlement?

October 30, 2026, is the deadline to opt out or object. It is separate from the December 24 claim deadline.

How Do You Opt Out of the Coast Dental TCPA Settlement?

If you want to keep the right to bring your own lawsuit, you need a written, personally signed request for exclusion with the information listed in the notice, postmarked by October 30, 2026, and mailed to: CDS TCPA Settlement, P.O. Box 2009, Chanhassen, MN 55317-2009. The notice says you cannot opt out by phone, email or through the website. If you opt out, you get no payment.

How Do You Object to the Coast Dental TCPA Settlement?

If you stay in the class but disagree with the deal, submit a written objection with the information required by the notice, including your reasons. File it with the court and mail it to class counsel and defense counsel at the addresses in the notice, postmarked by October 30, 2026. You generally cannot both opt out and object. Read the official long-form notice first.

What Happens at the December 9, 2026 Coast Dental Final Approval Hearing?

The hearing is set for December 9, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern, by Zoom. The judge will decide whether the settlement is fair, reasonable and adequate, and will rule on requested attorneys’ fees, expenses and the plaintiff’s service award. The motion for final approval is unopposed, which means the defendant does not oppose it. It does not mean the court has approved it.

If the settlement is finally approved and any appeals are resolved, the administrator is expected to pay valid claims within 60 days after the effective date defined in the agreement. No payment date is confirmed. Check the official website for changes.

For a comparison with another text-message settlement, see Teleflora Text Message Settlement Claim Up To $251 By Nov 17. It has its own eligibility rules and deadlines.

What Happens If You Do Nothing in the Coast Dental Settlement?

If you are a class member and file no valid claim by December 24, 2026, you get no payment. You also do not keep the right to sue. Class members who do not opt out are generally bound by the final judgment and the release of covered claims. The October 30 opt-out deadline is therefore the one that matters for anyone thinking about a separate lawsuit.

Are Coast Dental Settlement Payments Taxable?

Tax treatment depends on your situation, and no tax figures appear in the official notice. Cash payments and the value of vouchers may be treated differently, so ask a qualified tax professional how to report any payment you receive.

Coast Dental TCPA Settlement Timeline

Date	Event
April 14, 2021	Class period begins
August 25, 2026	Settlement agreement executed
August 31, 2026	Preliminary approval granted; class provisionally certified for settlement
October 12, 2026	Unopposed motion for final approval filed
October 30, 2026	Deadline to opt out or object
December 9, 2026, 10:30 a.m. ET	Final approval hearing
December 24, 2026	Claim deadline
After effective date	Valid claims expected to be paid within 60 days

Sources: preliminary approval order, motion for final approval and official dates.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Coast Dental TCPA Settlement

Is the Coast Dental $3.84 million settlement finally approved?

No. Preliminary approval came on August 31, 2026. The unopposed motion for final approval was filed October 12, 2026, and the hearing is December 9, 2026.

Who qualifies for the Coast Dental settlement?

U.S. residents who received more than one qualifying appointment-related text or call within a 12-month period after asking Coast Dental to stop by replying “STOP” or similar, subject to the official timing rules and exclusions.

What is the Coast Dental settlement claim deadline?

December 24, 2026. Mailed claims must be postmarked by that date.

How much can I get from the Coast Dental settlement?

Up to $59 in cash or up to $99 in voucher value toward an electronic toothbrush sold by Coast Dental. Amounts may be reduced under the settlement terms.

Can I get both cash and a Coast Dental toothbrush voucher?

No. It is one option per claimant, and the voucher is the default if you don’t choose.

How is the Coast Dental settlement fund split between cash and vouchers?

$1,434,172 for cash claims and $2,406,492 for voucher claims, for a combined maximum of $3,840,664.

Can I still opt out of the Coast Dental settlement?

Yes, until October 30, 2026, by a written, signed, mailed request. You will not receive a payment if you opt out.

When will Coast Dental settlement payments arrive?

Within 60 days after the settlement’s effective date, which requires final approval and resolution of any appeals. No date is confirmed.

Does Coast Dental admit it violated the TCPA?

No. Coast Dental denies wrongdoing, and the settlement involves no finding of liability.

Where do I file my Coast Dental settlement claim?

On the official CDS TCPA Settlement website, using “File Claim.” Call 866-969-1557 for help.

Official Sources and Legal References for the Coast Dental TCPA Settlement

1. Official website: CDS TCPA Settlement
2. Long-form notice: Chaviano v. Coast Dental Services, LLC
3. Settlement agreement: Final Settlement Agreement
4. Preliminary approval order: Agreed Order, August 31, 2026
5. Motion for final approval: Plaintiff’s Unopposed Motion, October 12, 2026
6. Deadlines: Official dates
7. TCPA: 47 U.S.C. § 227; 47 C.F.R. § 64.1200
8. FTSA: Fla. Stat. § 501.059
9. Other authorities cited: Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.220; 28 U.S.C. § 1658(a); Facebook, Inc. v. Duguid, 592 U.S. 395 (2021); Mims v. Arrow Financial Services, LLC, 565 U.S. 368 (2012); McLaughlin Chiropractic Associates v. McKesson Corp. (U.S. 2025)

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Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and is not legal advice. AllAboutLawyer.com is a legal information website, not a law firm. Eligibility, amounts, releases and deadlines are governed by the official settlement documents and court orders.

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the official Notice, Settlement Agreement, preliminary approval order and motion for final approval published by the administrator (CDSTCPASettlement.com), as of October 21, 2026. Last Updated: October 21, 2026.