Tuft & Needle $2.9M False Mattress Discount Settlement, Check If You Qualify for a Payment, File Your Claim by July 14, Emily Chebul v. Tuft & Needle, LLC, No. 25CU059198N

The Tuft & Needle settlement is a $2,995,000 class action resolution where eligible California mattress buyers can receive cash — averaging around $75 per mattress — by filing a claim at tnpricesettlement.com before July 14, 2026. A California shopper sued Tuft & Needle, LLC over claims the company advertised fake discounts on its website to make buyers think they were getting a deal. If you bought a mattress on tuftandneedle.com while in California between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2024, you may qualify for a payment.

Tuft & Needle False Discount Settlement — Key Facts

Field	Detail
Settlement Amount	$2,995,000
Claim Deadline	July 14, 2026
Who Qualifies	California residents who bought a discounted mattress on tuftandneedle.com from Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2024
Estimated Payout Per Mattress	~$75 average (45% of the advertised discount on each purchase)
Proof Required	No — self-attestation under penalty of perjury
Settlement Status	Preliminarily approved — final approval hearing July 10, 2026
Court & Case Number	Superior Court of California, San Diego County — No. 25CU059198N
Specific Law Alleged	California consumer protection law; unjust enrichment; breach of contract; intentional and negligent misrepresentation
Administrator	Angeion Group — P.O. Box 58220, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Official Claim Website	www.tnpricesettlement.com
Last Updated	May 30, 2026

Where Does the Tuft & Needle False Discount Settlement Stand Today?

• The court has granted preliminary approval. The final approval hearing is scheduled for July 10, 2026 at 1:30 PM PT in San Diego Superior Court.
• The opt-out and objection deadline is June 14, 2026 — already passed as of today, May 30, 2026. If you did not opt out, you remain in the class.
• Claim forms for cash must be submitted by July 14, 2026. If you miss this deadline, you will automatically receive a website credit instead of cash.

Who Is Tuft & Needle and Why Are They Facing a False Discount Settlement?

Tuft & Needle, LLC is a direct-to-consumer mattress brand that sells exclusively through its website, tuftandneedle.com. The company built its reputation as an affordable, no-nonsense alternative to traditional mattress retailers — which is exactly why a lawsuit over fake discounts cuts to the heart of its brand promise. This settlement is important to you if you trusted those “sale” prices and made a purchase decision based on them.

What Did Tuft & Needle Do to California Mattress Buyers Between 2020 and 2024?

The lawsuit claims that Tuft & Needle deceptively advertised various discounts on its mattress products on its website, tuftandneedle.com, violating California consumer protection law. In plain terms: the complaint says those crossed-out “original prices” and “you save X%” labels were not based on real prices the company actually charged regularly — they were manufactured to create the illusion of a bigger deal.

The lawsuit also asserts claims for quasi-contract and unjust enrichment, breach of contract, breach of express warranty, intentional misrepresentation, and negligent misrepresentation. Tuft & Needle has denied these claims and denies any liability or wrongdoing. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the cost and uncertainty of trial.

This is the same deceptive pricing playbook described in our coverage of the Best Buy false discount class action, where California shoppers accused the retailer of advertising fake “Reg” and “Comp. Value” prices on electronics. The legal theory in both cases is identical: a discount is only real if the original price was genuine. For more context on how mattress companies have faced this type of scrutiny, see our coverage of the Ashley Furniture $9M mattress settlement, where a similar class of buyers claimed they were misled about product quality and pricing.

How Tuft & Needle Allegedly Used Fake Reference Prices to Mislead California Shoppers

California law sets a clear standard: if you advertise a discount using a “former price,” that former price must have been the actual price at which the item sold openly and honestly for a meaningful period of time. The plaintiff, Emily Chebul, alleges Tuft & Needle’s promoted reference prices did not meet that standard. Shoppers saw prices like “Was $1,200 — Now $750 — Save $450” and made buying decisions on that basis. The lawsuit says that $450 in “savings” was not real.

If you bought a Tuft & Needle mattress online while in California at any point from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2024, this case may directly affect your wallet.

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Who Qualifies for the Tuft & Needle False Discount Settlement?

Here is exactly how to know if this settlement includes you.

You qualify if:

• You purchased one or more mattresses advertised at a discount on tuftandneedle.com
• Your purchase was made while you were physically located in the state of California
• Your purchase happened between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2024
• You did not cancel or receive a full refund for the order

You do not qualify if:

• You canceled your order or received a refund for every qualifying purchase during the class period
• You are a Tuft & Needle employee, officer, or director, or their immediate family
• You already entered into a separate release agreement with Tuft & Needle covering these same advertising claims
• You opted out of the settlement before the June 14, 2026 deadline

Tuft & Needle Buyers Outside California — Are You Still Covered?

No. This settlement is limited to persons who purchased mattresses on tuftandneedle.com while in the state of California from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2024. The case was filed in California state court under California consumer protection law, so only California-based purchases qualify. If you bought your mattress from outside California, you are not part of this settlement class.

If you are unsure whether your purchase qualifies for the Tuft & Needle false discount settlement, a free consultation with a consumer rights lawyer can help you assess your situation before the July 14, 2026 claim deadline.

How Much Can Tuft & Needle Settlement Class Members Recover? Up to ~$75 Per Mattress

Each class member will receive a settlement award equal to 45% of the discount Tuft & Needle represented they would receive on each mattress purchased during the class period. For example, if the advertised discount on your purchase was $100, you would receive a $45 settlement award.

The parties estimate that class members purchased approximately 40,147 mattresses advertised at a discount during the class period, and that the total value of cash benefits and website credits under the settlement is approximately $2,995,000. The average cash benefit or website credit is approximately $75 per mattress purchase.

Your actual payout depends on how large the advertised discount was on your specific order. A higher advertised discount means a higher payment — 45% of whatever Tuft & Needle claimed you were saving.

Tuft & Needle Settlement — Cash Payout vs. Website Credit

You have a choice between two forms of payment:

Cash (check or electronic payment): You must file a claim form at tnpricesettlement.com by July 14, 2026 and elect the cash option. This is the form you want if you want real money deposited or mailed to you.

Website credit (default if you do nothing): If you do not submit a valid claim form by July 14, 2026, you will automatically receive a website credit. Website credits are valid for three years after final settlement approval, can be used toward any purchase on tuftandneedle.com, can be combined with other discounts, are freely transferable, and have no blackout dates or restrictions.

If you ever plan to buy another Tuft & Needle product, the store credit option is not a bad outcome. But if you want cash, you must file the form.

Will Your Tuft & Needle Settlement Check Be Reported to the IRS?

Settlements over $600 may be reported to the IRS as income. Tax treatment of class action payments varies by individual circumstances. Consult a tax professional when your payment arrives.

How to File Your Tuft & Needle False Discount Settlement Claim — Step by Step

⚠️ Claim deadline: July 14, 2026 — file now at www.tnpricesettlement.com

Step 1 — Go to www.tnpricesettlement.com and click “Submit a Claim.”

Step 2 — Enter your full name, current mailing address, email address, and phone number.

Step 3 — Confirm that you purchased one or more mattresses advertised at a discount on tuftandneedle.com while in California between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2024.

Step 4 — Select your preferred payment: cash (check or electronic payment) or website store credit.

Step 5 — Sign the form under penalty of perjury attesting that your information is true and correct. If you placed more than one qualifying order during the class period, you only need to submit one claim form — it will cover all qualifying purchases automatically.

Step 6 — Submit online by July 14, 2026, or mail your form postmarked no later than July 14, 2026 to the Angeion Group administrator. Save your confirmation number.

Takes about 5 minutes to complete.

Should Tuft & Needle Class Members Opt Out or Object Before the Deadline?

The opt-out and objection deadline of June 14, 2026 has now passed. If you did not opt out, you are automatically in the class and bound by the settlement once it receives final approval.

What Does Opting Out of the Tuft & Needle False Discount Settlement Mean for Your Rights?

If you excluded yourself from the settlement, you gave up your right to receive compensation under the settlement, but you kept the right to sue Tuft & Needle separately over these advertising claims. If you did not opt out, you cannot sue Tuft & Needle individually over the same claims once the settlement is approved.

How to Object to the Tuft & Needle Settlement Terms

The objection deadline was June 14, 2026. Written objections had to be mailed to the Tuft & Needle Settlement Administrator, ATTN: Objection, P.O. Box 58220, Philadelphia, PA 19102. A class member who filed a timely objection remains in the class and can still submit a claim form to receive their cash payment. If you are considering your options at this late stage, speaking with a class action lawsuit attorney is strongly recommended.

Tuft & Needle False Discount Settlement — Key Dates and Deadlines, 2026

Milestone	Date
Settlement Proposed	2025 (case filed under No. 25CU059198N)
Claims Period Opens	Notice period began — exact open date per tnpricesettlement.com
Opt-Out Deadline	June 14, 2026 (passed)
Objection Deadline	June 14, 2026 (passed)
Claim Filing Deadline	July 14, 2026
Final Approval Hearing	July 10, 2026 at 1:30 PM PT — San Diego Superior Court
Expected Payment Date	TBD — after final approval and any appeals are resolved

Tuft & Needle False Discount Lawsuit — Frequently Asked Questions, No. 25CU059198N

Do I need a lawyer to file a Tuft & Needle false discount settlement claim?

No. The court has appointed Simon Franzini and Grace Bennett of Dovel & Luner, LLP as class counsel to represent you and all other settlement class members. You can file your claim directly at tnpricesettlement.com without hiring an attorney. The process takes about 5 minutes.

Is the Tuft & Needle false discount settlement legitimate?

Yes. The Superior Court of California for the County of San Diego has certified this case for settlement purposes and authorized the class notice. This is not a solicitation from a lawyer. The settlement administrator is Angeion Group, a nationally recognized administrator used in major class action cases. The official claim site is tnpricesettlement.com.

When will Tuft & Needle settlement payments be sent?

The court will hold a final approval hearing on July 10, 2026. After that, there may be appeals, which can take more than a year to resolve. Settlement awards will be distributed after the settlement is finally approved and all appeals, if any, are resolved. Monitor tnpricesettlement.com for payment timeline updates.

What happens if I miss the July 14, 2026 Tuft & Needle claim deadline?

If you do not submit a valid claim form by July 14, 2026, you will automatically receive a website credit — rather than cash — equal to 45% of the discount advertised on your qualifying purchase. The credit is valid for three years after final approval and can be used on any tuftandneedle.com purchase. You will not receive cash.

Will my Tuft & Needle settlement check be reported to the IRS?

Possibly. Payments over $600 may be reported to the IRS. The tax treatment depends on how the payment is categorized in the settlement agreement and your individual tax situation. Consult a tax professional when you receive your payment.

Do I need a receipt or proof of purchase to file my Tuft & Needle claim?

No. Settlement class members must attest under penalty of perjury that they purchased one or more mattresses advertised at a discount on tuftandneedle.com during the class period while in California. No documentation upload is required to file. However, submitting a false claim is a federal offense.

How much will I get from the Tuft & Needle false discount settlement if I bought two mattresses?

Your payment equals 45% of the total advertised discount across all your qualifying purchases. If you placed more than one qualifying order during the class period, you only need to submit one claim form — it will cover each mattress purchase automatically. The more mattresses you bought, and the larger the advertised discounts on those purchases, the higher your payment.

Sources Used in This Tuft & Needle False Discount Settlement Article

• Official Long Form Class Notice — Emily Chebul v. Tuft & Needle, LLC, No. 25CU059198N: https://angeion-public.s3.amazonaws.com/www.tnpricesettlement.com/docs/Tuft%20%20Needle%20Long%20Form%20Notice%20-%20FINAL.pdf
• Official Claim Form — Tuft & Needle Settlement: https://angeion-public.s3.amazonaws.com/www.tnpricesettlement.com/docs/Tuft%20Needle%20Claim%20Form%20-%20FINAL.docx.pdf
• Official Settlement Agreement — Tuft & Needle: https://angeion-public.s3.amazonaws.com/www.tnpricesettlement.com/docs/Tuft%20%26%20Needle%20-%20Settlement%20Agreement.pdf
• Official Settlement Claims Portal — Angeion Group: https://www.tnpricesettlement.com/submit-claim

Prepared by the AllAboutLawyer.com Editorial Team and reviewed for factual accuracy against the official court-authorized class notice and settlement agreement for Emily Chebul v. Tuft & Needle, LLC, No. 25CU059198N on May 30, 2026. Last Updated: May 30, 2026.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary by state and individual circumstances differ. For advice about your specific situation, consult a qualified attorney.