T-Mobile $200 Gift Card Lawsuit 2026, Class Action Filed Over Unfulfilled Promotional Promise
A proposed class action lawsuit filed November 12, 2025, alleges T-Mobile failed to honor its promise to issue $200 gift cards to consumers who purchased new phone lines or devices as part of a promotional offer. Plaintiff Purya Ghrabeti, a California resident, claims he was induced to purchase multiple new phone lines based on T-Mobile’s $200-per-line gift card promotion — and never received them. No settlement exists. No claim form is available. This is early-stage litigation.
Quick Facts
| Case name | Ghrabeti v. T-Mobile USA Inc. |
| Case number | 5:25-cv-03031 |
| Court | U.S. District Court, Central District of California, Riverside County |
| Filed | November 12, 2025 |
| Plaintiff | Purya Ghrabeti |
| Defendant | T-Mobile USA, Inc. |
| Claims | False advertising, deceptive business practices — California Unfair Competition Law |
| Settlement | ❌ None |
| Claim form | ❌ None available |
| Recall / refund program | ❌ None |
| Jury trial | Demanded |
What the Lawsuit Alleges
T-Mobile advertised a promotion offering $200 gift cards for each new phone line purchased. After customers made qualifying purchases, T-Mobile allegedly failed to honor the promotion.
Ghrabeti claims T-Mobile’s promotional offer was confirmed by a store representative at the time of purchase — and that he later discovered similar complaints from other consumers who also did not receive the promised gift cards.
The lawsuit alleges T-Mobile’s conduct constitutes false advertising under California law, and that the company’s actions were part of a broader scheme to induce customers into purchases based on non-existent promotions.
T-Mobile has not publicly responded to the complaint.
Who Could Be Included
Ghrabeti seeks to represent a class of California consumers who purchased new phone lines or devices from T-Mobile based on a promotional offer promising a $200 gift card or other financial incentive — and who did not receive the promised incentive.
As currently filed, the class is limited to California consumers. If the court certifies the class and the case expands, a broader national class could be proposed at a later stage.
You may qualify if:
- You are a California resident
- You purchased a new T-Mobile phone line or device based on a $200 gift card promotion
- You never received the promised gift card
Current Status
The case was filed November 12, 2025 and is in its earliest stage. T-Mobile has not yet filed an answer. No class certification motion has been filed. No trial date has been set.
No settlement. No claim form. No payment available. This page will be updated the moment a settlement is reached or a claim process opens.
Is This Related to T-Mobile’s Other Lawsuits?
This is a separate and distinct case from T-Mobile’s prior legal battles. As of May 30, 2025, all proceedings and payments in the $350 million T-Mobile data breach settlement are complete. If you filed a claim and did not receive payment, contact the Settlement Administrator by March 31, 2026 at t-mobilesettlement.com — 1-833-512-2314.
For a full breakdown of T-Mobile’s other active and resolved cases — including the price lock guarantee lawsuit and hidden RPTR fee case — see AllAboutLawyer.com’s comprehensive T-Mobile Class Action Lawsuits 2024–2025 guide.
Broader Pattern: Promotional Bait-and-Switch Claims Are Rising
Some analysts note this type of case may stem from store-level sales representatives making promises to meet quotas — rather than a company-wide policy. However, others point out that a legal team would be unlikely to file without first verifying the promotional details.
The T-Mobile gift card case follows a near-identical pattern seen in the Menards rebate litigation. See AllAboutLawyer.com’s coverage of the $4.25M Menards Rebate Deception Settlement — where 10 state attorneys general sued after consumers completed all required steps to claim advertised rebates and were systematically denied.
FAQs
Can I file a claim right now?
No. No settlement or claim process exists. The lawsuit was filed in November 2025 and is in early litigation. Check back here for updates.
I’m outside California — am I covered?
Not yet. The proposed class is currently limited to California consumers. A broader class could be proposed later if the case progresses.
I never got my T-Mobile gift card — what should I do now?
Document the promotion — keep any texts, emails, store receipts, or screenshots of the advertised offer. Contact T-Mobile customer service directly to dispute the missing gift card. If unresolved, file a complaint with the California AG at ag.ca.gov or the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
Is this the same as the $350M T-Mobile data breach settlement?
No. These are entirely separate cases. The data breach settlement completed all distributions as of May 30, 2025. The gift card lawsuit involves a promotional offer dispute — not a data breach.
Who represents the plaintiff?
Todd M. Friedman, Adrian R. Bacon, and Meghan E. George of the Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman P.C.
Last Updated: March 5, 2026
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