Infiniti of Clarendon Hills $552,600 TCPA Settlement, Claim Deadline is May 23, 2026
Infiniti of Clarendon Hills, Inc., an automotive dealership located in Clarendon Hills, Illinois, agreed to pay up to $552,600 to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging it sent telemarketing text messages and calls to individuals whose phone numbers were listed on the National Do Not Call Registry for at least 30 days, in alleged violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). U.S. consumers who submitted their lead information to Kelley Blue Book between February 6, 2021, and January 22, 2026, and received more than one call or text from Infiniti of Clarendon Hills within any 12-month period while on the Do Not Call Registry may be eligible to claim up to $150. The claim deadline is May 23, 2026.
Quick Facts
- Lawsuit type: Class action — Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) / Do Not Call Registry violations
- Defendant: Infiniti of Clarendon Hills, Inc.
- Case name: Kevin Galindo v. Infiniti of Clarendon Hills, Inc.
- Case number: 2025LA001161
- Court: Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, DuPage County, Illinois
- Settlement status: Proposed (pending final approval)
- Settlement fund: $552,600
- Who may be affected: U.S. individuals who submitted consumer lead information to Kelley Blue Book between February 6, 2021, and January 22, 2026, received more than one telemarketing call or text from Infiniti of Clarendon Hills within any 12-month period, and whose phone number was on the National Do Not Call Registry for at least 30 days
- Compensation: Up to $150 per person (one payment regardless of how many calls or texts received)
- Opt-out / objection deadline: March 24, 2026
- Final approval hearing: April 23, 2026
- Claim deadline: May 23, 2026
- Official settlement website: InfinitiTCPASettlement.com
- Administrator: Simpluris
Current Status & What Happens Next
The settlement is currently open for claims. Here is a summary of the key upcoming dates:
- Claims open now — eligible class members can file online or by mail
- Opt-out and objection deadline: March 24, 2026
- Final approval hearing: April 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. CT
- Claim deadline: May 23, 2026
- Payments: The settlement administrator will distribute payments approximately 45 days after the court resolves any appeals and grants final approval of the settlement.
To opt out: Mail a written exclusion request to the settlement administrator postmarked by March 24, 2026. Opting out means you receive no settlement benefits but retain the right to bring your own individual TCPA claim against Infiniti of Clarendon Hills.
To object: Write to the court explaining why you do not like the settlement, postmarked by March 24, 2026. You may also attend the final approval hearing on April 23, 2026, and ask to speak in court about the fairness of the settlement.
What the Lawsuit Alleges
Infiniti of Clarendon Hills, Inc. is a luxury automotive dealership in Clarendon Hills, Illinois, selling and servicing Infiniti vehicles. Like many auto dealerships, it used third-party lead generation platforms — including Kelley Blue Book — to reach prospective car buyers.
The lawsuit alleges that the dealership sent multiple unsolicited text messages to individuals on the National Do Not Call Registry. Specifically, the complaint alleged Infiniti sent telemarketing text messages and calls to individuals whose numbers were listed on the National Do Not Call Registry for at least 30 days, in potential violation of the TCPA.
The key legal issue centers on the connection between Kelley Blue Book and Infiniti’s outreach. Consumers who submitted their lead information to Kelley Blue Book — the widely used vehicle valuation and automotive marketplace — allegedly had that information passed along to Infiniti, which then contacted them multiple times for the purpose of selling Infiniti vehicles and services, even when those consumers’ phone numbers were registered on the Do Not Call list.
Infiniti denies all allegations of wrongdoing in the lawsuit and does not admit any liability. The court has not decided who is correct. Both sides agreed to settle to avoid the costs and uncertainty of continued litigation.
Who Could Be Included
To be eligible, class members must meet all of the following criteria: they are a person in the United States; from February 6, 2021, through January 22, 2026, they submitted their consumer lead information to Kelley Blue Book; they received more than one text message or call from or on behalf of Infiniti of Clarendon Hills, Inc. within any 12-month period; the National Do Not Call Registry listed their telephone number for at least 30 days before they received those messages or calls; and Infiniti sent the messages or calls with the purpose of selling its products or services.
If you received a notice by email or postcard, it is because Infiniti contacted your phone number at least twice during the relevant period — meaning you already qualify as a class member.
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If you believe you qualify but did not receive a notice, contact the settlement administrator at (833) 647-9062 or [email protected] and provide your mailing address to request assistance locating your unique ID and PIN.
Settlement Details
Total Fund & Breakdown
The $552,600 total settlement fund covers the following: settlement administration costs of up to $50,000; attorneys’ fees and expenses of up to $182,358; a service award to the class representative of up to $5,000; and cash payments to eligible class members from the remainder of the fund.
What You Could Receive
Each eligible class member who submits a valid claim form will receive $150 per person. Settlement class members need only submit one claim form to receive payment for all text messages and calls they received from Infiniti of Clarendon Hills.
If the number of valid claims exceeds the available funds, the administrator will reduce each claimant’s payment on a pro rata basis, dividing the available funds among all valid claimants. If any money remains in the fund after all payments are processed, the administrator will return it to Infiniti of Clarendon Hills, Inc.
How to File a Claim
- Online: Visit InfinitiTCPASettlement.com/form/claim and log in with the unique ID and PIN from your settlement notice
- By mail: Download and print the PDF claim form at InfinitiTCPASettlement.com/documents and mail to:
Infiniti TCPA Settlement c/o Settlement Administrator PO Box 25226 Santa Ana, CA 92799
- Phone: (833) 647-9062
- Email: [email protected]
- Deadline: May 23, 2026 (online or mail postmark)
All class members must provide the unique ID from their settlement notice. Online claimants must also provide the PIN from the same notice. Those unable to locate their ID and PIN should email [email protected] and provide their mailing address.
Payout method: Paper check mailed to the address provided on the claim form.
Prior Cases / Context
The Infiniti of Clarendon Hills settlement is part of a larger wave of TCPA litigation targeting automotive dealerships and the lead generation ecosystem that feeds them. Auto dealers are among the most frequent defendants in TCPA Do Not Call Registry cases, given the widespread industry practice of purchasing consumer leads from third-party platforms and then conducting follow-up outreach by phone and text.
The TCPA allows consumers whose rights are violated to collect between $500 and $1,500 per call or text message in individual actions, and the law contains no real cap on damages in class actions — making TCPA class cases a significant financial risk for companies that send high volumes of telemarketing messages.
The number of TCPA class action lawsuits has risen significantly in recent years, driven by the explosive growth of business marketing to mobile devices, heightened enforcement of the TCPA, and rules that make TCPA cases relatively easy to file.
The Kelley Blue Book lead-sharing element of this case also reflects a broader scrutiny of how automotive marketplaces and data aggregators share consumer information with dealers. When a consumer submits their phone number to an auto marketplace to get a vehicle valuation or compare offers, that data can be passed to multiple dealerships — raising questions about whether doing so confers sufficient consent for repeated telemarketing outreach under the TCPA’s Do Not Call provisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Infiniti of Clarendon Hills lawsuit a class action?
Yes. Kevin Galindo v. Infiniti of Clarendon Hills, Inc., Case No. 2025LA001161, is a class action pending in the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, DuPage County, Illinois. It covers U.S. consumers who submitted lead information to Kelley Blue Book, received multiple telemarketing contacts from Infiniti of Clarendon Hills within a 12-month period, and whose number was on the Do Not Call Registry for at least 30 days.
Has the settlement been approved?
Not yet. The final approval hearing is scheduled for April 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. CT. The court will consider whether to grant final approval at that time.
Who is eligible to file a claim?
You are eligible if you submitted your consumer lead information to Kelley Blue Book between February 6, 2021, and January 22, 2026; received more than one call or text from Infiniti of Clarendon Hills within any 12-month period for the purpose of selling its products or services; and your phone number was listed on the National Do Not Call Registry for at least 30 days before receiving those contacts.
How much will I receive?
Each eligible class member who submits a valid claim will receive $150 per person. This is a flat payment regardless of how many qualifying calls or texts you received. The final amount may be reduced pro rata if claims exceed available funds.
What is the claim deadline?
The deadline to file a claim — either online or by mail postmark — is May 23, 2026.
What is the deadline to opt out or object?
Both the opt-out and objection deadlines are March 24, 2026.
Where is the official settlement website?
The official settlement website is InfinitiTCPASettlement.com, administered by Simpluris and supervised by class counsel.
What happens if I do nothing?
If you do nothing, you will receive no payment and will give up the right to ever be part of any other lawsuit against Infiniti about the telemarketing legal claims released in this settlement.
Additional Context
This settlement is not the first time Infiniti of Clarendon Hills has faced regulatory scrutiny over its consumer communications practices. The Federal Trade Commission previously brought a matter against Infiniti of Clarendon Hills, Inc., in November 2024, reflecting the dealership’s history of attention from both federal regulators and private plaintiffs in the consumer protection space.
The TCPA was enacted in 1991 to protect consumers from unwanted telemarketing contacts. The law restricts calls and texts to consumers placed using automated dialing technology or prerecorded voices, prohibits contacts to numbers on the National Do Not Call Registry, and requires companies to obtain prior express written consent before sending telemarketing messages. Under the statute, each violation carries statutory damages of $500 to $1,500 per call or text, making class action exposure significant for companies that send marketing communications at scale.
Last Updated: March 6, 2026
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Legal claims and outcomes depend on specific facts and applicable law. For advice regarding a particular situation, consult a qualified attorney.
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