Coast Dental $3.84M TCPA Class Action Settlement, Who Qualifies and How to Claim Up to $59 by December 24, 2026
If you replied “STOP” to a text from Coast Dental and kept getting appointment reminders anyway, you may be able to claim money from a class action settlement. Coast Dental Services, LLC has agreed to make up to $3,840,664 available to resolve Chaviano v. Coast Dental Services, LLC, a case over text messages and calls allegedly sent in violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and the Florida Telephone Solicitation Act (FTSA). Coast Dental denies any wrongdoing.
Eligible class members can choose up to $59 in cash or up to $99 toward an electronic toothbrush sold by Coast Dental. You must file a claim to get paid. The deadline is December 24, 2026. These amounts are maximums, not guaranteed payments, and the court has not yet given final approval.
Official settlement website: CDSTCPASettlement.com | Online claim form: File your claim here
Coast Dental TCPA Settlement Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
| Case | Chaviano v. Coast Dental Services, LLC |
| Case number | 2026-013610-CA-01 |
| Court | Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Miami-Dade County, Florida |
| Judge | Hon. Javier A. Enriquez |
| Defendant | Coast Dental Services, LLC |
| Laws at issue | TCPA and Florida Telephone Solicitation Act (Fla. Stat. § 501.059) |
| Settlement fund | Up to $3,840,664 |
| Payment options | Up to $59 cash, or up to $99 voucher for an electronic toothbrush sold by Coast Dental |
| Approximate class size | 24,308 people, per Coast Dental’s records |
| Claim required | Yes |
| Claim deadline | December 24, 2026 (online, or mailed and postmarked by that date) |
| Opt-out and objection deadline | October 30, 2026 |
| Final approval hearing | December 9, 2026, 10:30 a.m. (Zoom) |
| Official settlement website | CDSTCPASettlement.com |
| Official claim form | Online claim portal |
| Settlement administrator | Analytics Consulting LLC, 866-969-1557 |
| Status | Preliminary approval granted; final approval pending |
What Is the Coast Dental Lawsuit About?
Sebastian Chaviano sued Coast Dental Services on behalf of himself and a nationwide class. He alleges the company kept sending text messages and making calls to his cell phone after he asked it to stop, in violation of the federal TCPA and Florida’s FTSA. The lawsuit seeks actual and statutory damages.
Coast Dental denies the allegations and any liability, and disputes that the case could proceed as a class action at trial. The court has not decided who is right. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the cost and uncertainty of continued litigation. Coast Dental also agreed to adopt policies and procedures intended to comply with the TCPA and FTSA.
Who Qualifies for the Coast Dental Settlement?
The settlement is nationwide. You may be a class member if all of the following apply:
- You were located in the United States.
- You received more than one text message or phone call from Coast Dental within any 12-month period.
- The messages reminded or encouraged you to schedule an appointment with Coast Dental.
- They were sent to your cell phone number.
- Before receiving them, you had asked Coast Dental to stop by replying “STOP” or a similar opt-out instruction to one of its texts.
The class period begins April 14, 2021 and runs through the date the settlement agreement was executed.
The class excludes the judge, Coast Dental and certain related parties, the other released parties, their immediate family members, class counsel and their employees, and anyone who validly opts out.
If you are unsure whether you qualify, or never received a notice, call the administrator at 866-969-1557 or write to: CDS TCPA Settlement, PO Box 2009, Chanhassen, MN 55317-2009.
How Much Is the Payment? Cash or Voucher
Each class member who files a valid claim chooses one option:
| Option | Amount |
| Cash | Up to $59 |
| Voucher | Up to $99, usable to buy an electronic toothbrush sold by Coast Dental |
These are maximums. Each payment is a pro rata share of the money left after attorneys’ fees, notice and administration costs, and any service award are paid, so your payment may be reduced. The settlement sets aside up to $1,434,172 for cash claims and up to $2,406,492 for voucher claims.
Pick an option on your claim form. If you file but do not choose, or your choice cannot be understood, the administrator will send you the voucher. If you want cash, select cash.
Where the Money Goes
| Item | Amount |
| Maximum settlement fund | $3,840,664 |
| Attorneys’ fees and costs | $430,000 (11.2% of the fund), subject to court approval |
| Service award to Sebastian Chaviano | Up to $7,500 |
| Notice and administration costs | Paid from the fund |
| Class member payments | Pro rata share of what remains, up to $59 cash or $99 voucher |
Two points are worth knowing. The fund is a ceiling, not a pot split among whoever files. According to the settlement agreement, money not claimed by class members, after fees, costs and the service award, stays with Coast Dental.
Class counsel are Michael Eisenband of Eisenband Law, P.A. and Manuel S. Hiraldo of Hiraldo P.A. Class members do not pay them directly.
How to File a Coast Dental Settlement Claim
- Gather your details. The form asks for your name, current address, the phone number that received the Coast Dental text or call, your current phone number, and your email address if you have one.
- Choose cash or voucher.
- File online through the official claim portal. If you received a notice, you may need the claim number and PIN printed on it. Or file by mail. Download the form from the settlement website’s documents page, or call 866-969-1557 to request one. Mail it to CDS TCPA Settlement, PO Box 2009, Chanhassen, MN 55317-2009.
- Confirm the attestation. By submitting, you affirm that you received more than one text or call from Coast Dental about scheduling an appointment after you asked it to stop.
- Meet the deadline. Online claims must be submitted, and mailed claims postmarked, by December 24, 2026.
Only one claim is allowed per class member, and the agreement describes the limit as one claim per phone number that received a message or call from Coast Dental. The administrator may check claims against its records, so use accurate information. Incomplete or invalid claims will not be paid.
Your Options and Deadlines
| Option | What it does | Deadline |
| Submit a claim | The only way to get paid; you give up the right to sue Coast Dental over the same claims | December 24, 2026 |
| Exclude yourself (opt out) | No payment; you keep the right to sue on your own | Postmarked by October 30, 2026 |
| Object | Tell the court what you do not like about the deal | October 30, 2026 |
| Attend the hearing | Optional; not needed to get paid | December 9, 2026 |
| Do nothing | No payment, and you are still bound by the settlement | None |
Opting out: Mail a signed letter, under penalty of perjury, saying you want to be “excluded from the Settlement Class.” You cannot opt out by phone, email or the settlement website. Send it to CDS TCPA Settlement, PO Box 2009, Chanhassen, MN 55317-2009.
Objecting: File your objection with the court and mail copies to the Clerk of the Court, class counsel and Coast Dental’s counsel. The notice lists the required items, including the case number, the cell number that received the texts, a signed statement under penalty of perjury that you are a class member, and your reasons. You can only object if you do not opt out.
If you stay in the class, you give up the right to sue Coast Dental and the other released parties over the issues in this case.
Final Approval Hearing
Judge Javier A. Enriquez will hold the final approval hearing on December 9, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. by Zoom. The court will consider whether the settlement is fair, reasonable and adequate, along with the requested fees, expenses, service award and any timely objections. The hearing may be moved without further notice, so check the settlement website for updates. You do not need to attend to receive a payment.
When Will Payments Be Sent?
Not yet. Payments go out only after final approval and after any appeals are resolved. Once the settlement takes effect, the agreement says valid claims will be paid within 60 days of the Effective Date. Checks are valid for 90 days from the date on the check, so cash yours promptly.
Key Dates
| Date | Event |
| April 14, 2021 | Class period begins |
| August 25, 2026 | Settlement agreement signed by Coast Dental |
| October 30, 2026 | Opt-out and objection deadline |
| December 9, 2026, 10:30 a.m. | Final approval hearing (Zoom; may change) |
| December 24, 2026 | Claim deadline |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Coast Dental TCPA settlement about?
It resolves claims that Coast Dental sent texts and calls in violation of the TCPA and Florida’s FTSA, including messages sent after people asked it to stop. Coast Dental denies wrongdoing.
How much is the settlement?
Coast Dental will make up to $3,840,664 available. That covers class payments, attorneys’ fees, administration costs and any service award.
How much will I get?
Up to $59 in cash or up to $99 in a voucher for an electronic toothbrush sold by Coast Dental. Your actual payment may be lower after fees and costs.
Is the $59 or $99 guaranteed?
No. Both are maximums subject to deductions and pro rata allocation.
Do I have to take the voucher?
No. You choose on the claim form. If you do not choose, you receive the voucher, so select cash if you want cash.
What is the claim deadline?
December 24, 2026.
Do I need proof that I texted “STOP”?
The claim form asks for your contact details and your attestation. It does not list proof as a requirement, but the administrator may verify claims.
Who qualifies?
People in the United States who received more than one appointment-related text or call to a cell phone within a 12-month period, after replying “stop” or similar, during the class period that began April 14, 2021.
Can I still opt out or object?
Yes, until October 30, 2026. Opting out means no payment. Objecting means telling the court what you disagree with while staying in the class.
How many people are in the class?
About 24,308, per Coast Dental’s records.
Does Coast Dental keep unclaimed money?
According to the settlement agreement, yes. Money not claimed after fees, costs and the service award stays with Coast Dental.
Is the settlement final?
No. Final approval will be considered at the December 9, 2026 hearing. Payments come only after approval and any appeals.
What if I never received a notice?
That does not by itself mean you are excluded. Call the administrator at 866-969-1557 to ask.
Is Coast Dental admitting wrongdoing?
No. The settlement resolves the claims without any court finding that Coast Dental violated the law.
Related Reading
Sources
- CDS TCPA Settlement, official website: https://cdstcpasettlement.com/
- CDS TCPA Settlement, Frequently Asked Questions: https://cdstcpasettlement.com/frequently-asked-questions/
- CDS TCPA Settlement, Important Case Documents: https://cdstcpasettlement.com/important-case-documents
- Long-Form Notice, Chaviano v. Coast Dental Services, LLC, Case No. 2026-013610-CA-01: https://cdstcpasettlement.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Chaviano_LongNotice.pdf
- Settlement Agreement and Release, fully executed: https://cdstcpasettlement.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Final-Settlement-Agreement-Coast-Dental-fully-executed.pdf
- Official claim portal (Analytics Consulting LLC): https://chavianocoastdentalservices.claims-administrator.com/
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and is not legal advice. AllAboutLawyer.com is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Settlement terms, deadlines and payment amounts can change, so confirm the latest information with the official settlement website or administrator before filing a claim.
By Israr Ahmad, Legal Content Researcher | Published October 8, 2026
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