VShred Lawsuit 2026, The Privacy Settlement, the Fake Discounts Case, and What You Can Do Now

VShred — the online fitness and supplement company — has faced two separate class action lawsuits. The first, a $4 million data privacy settlement, received final approval on July 23, 2025, and payments began issuing to approved claimants in December 2025. That claim deadline has passed. A second active lawsuit — filed in California federal court — alleges VShred runs fake discount pricing schemes on its fitness programs. That case has no settlement yet. If you bought anything from VShred, here is exactly where things stand.

Quick Facts — Two Separate Cases

Field	Privacy Settlement	Fake Discounts Lawsuit
Case Name	Bolanos v. VShred LLC	Goldman v. VShred LLC
Court	Circuit Court, Broward County, FL	U.S. District Court, California
Date Filed	2025	July 18, 2025
Settlement Amount	$4,000,000	None — active litigation
Claim Deadline	August 11, 2025 — CLOSED	No claim form yet
Payout Per Person	Up to $10 (pro rata)	TBD
Settlement Status	Final — payments issuing Dec 2025	Litigation phase only
Administrator	Kroll Settlement Administration	N/A
Official Website	VShredPrivacyESettlement.com	N/A

Case 1 — The $4 Million Privacy Settlement

What VShred Was Accused of Doing

Plaintiffs claimed V Shred unlawfully shared consumer data with third parties — including tech platforms like Facebook and Google — without obtaining user consent, in violation of the federal Video Privacy Protection Act and Florida’s Security of Communications Act.

The class action alleged that VShred was sharing consumer data with third parties without consent, in violation of the Video Privacy Protection Act, California Invasion of Privacy Act, and the Florida Security of Communications Act.

In plain English — every time you watched a VShred video, took the online quiz, or bought a product on their website, the lawsuit alleges your personal viewing and purchase data was being quietly passed to advertising platforms like Facebook and Google without your knowledge or permission.

What VShred Agreed to Pay

V Shred agreed to pay $4,000,000 to settle the class action. The settlement benefits anyone who purchased products or services from V Shred and affiliate channels — including SculptNation and Amazon — or who participated in V Shred’s online quiz between January 1, 2022 and May 13, 2025.

Is the Claim Deadline Still Open?

No. Class members must have submitted a valid claim form by August 11, 2025. The settlement was granted final approval on July 23, 2025, and the settlement administrator began issuing payments to approved claimants in December 2025.

If you filed a claim before August 11, 2025 — check your email inbox and spam folder for payment notifications from Kroll Settlement Administration. If you missed the deadline, you cannot receive payment from this specific settlement.

Case 2 — The Active Fake Discounts Lawsuit

What This Case Is About

A new class action lawsuit alleges VShred misleads consumers by advertising fake sales. Plaintiff Josh Goldman filed the class action lawsuit against VShred on July 18 in California federal court, alleging violations of state and federal consumer laws.

“VShred tricks consumers into thinking they are getting a discount when they are really just paying the regular price,” the complaint states. Goldman claims VShred never sells its products at the regular prices it advertises — meaning the discounts are permanently available and therefore not discounts at all.

This is a classic “phantom discount” or “fake strikethrough pricing” scheme — one of the most common forms of online retail deception. You see a product listed at $197 crossed out with a “sale price” of $67, but the $197 price never actually existed. The “$67 sale” is simply the regular price.

What Laws Are Allegedly Violated

The Goldman lawsuit cites violations of:

• California Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA) — prohibits deceptive pricing and false discount representations to consumers. For a full breakdown of what the CLRA covers and what consumers can recover under it, see our Consumer Legal Remedies Act guide
• California Unfair Competition Law (UCL) — California’s broad consumer protection statute prohibiting unfair, unlawful, or deceptive business practices
• Federal consumer protection statutes — the complaint also alleges violations of federal laws governing deceptive advertising practices

Who May Be Affected

You may have a stake in this lawsuit if:

• You purchased any VShred fitness program, diet plan, or supplement believing you were receiving a limited-time discount
• You bought from VShred.com, SculptNation, or through Amazon affiliate channels
• The discount pricing you saw was consistently available rather than a genuine temporary sale
• Your purchase occurred at any point the fake pricing was in use — the class period is TBD pending class certification

No claim form exists yet. The case is in active litigation. Save all purchase receipts, order confirmation emails, and screenshots of any pricing you saw at the time of purchase.

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The Refund and Billing Complaint Pattern — What BBB Data Shows

Beyond the two lawsuits, VShred carries a documented pattern of consumer billing complaints that directly mirrors what many people searching this topic have personally experienced.

One consumer reported paying $2,997 for a VIP Coaching Program in January 2026, then requesting cancellation after determining the program was not the right fit — before any coaching sessions were initiated. VShred refused a full refund and attempted to enforce a 72-hour cancellation policy that was not disclosed at the time of purchase.

The most common complaints across hundreds of BBB filings follow the same pattern — undisclosed cancellation windows, continued monthly charges after cancellation requests, non-responsive customer service, and partial refunds only. One consumer reported being charged $2,000 over multiple months after notifying VShred she would not be using the product.

What You Can Do Right Now if This Happened to You

If VShred charged you without authorization or refused a legitimate refund:

1. Dispute the charge with your credit card company or bank as an unauthorized transaction — most card issuers allow chargebacks within 60–120 days
2. File a BBB complaint at bbb.org — VShred does respond to BBB complaints and has issued refunds through this channel
3. File an FTC complaint at ftc.gov/complaint — the FTC tracks deceptive pricing and billing complaints
4. File with your state Attorney General — particularly strong if you are in California or Florida, where the consumer protection statutes cited in the Goldman and Bolanos cases apply most directly
5. Contact a consumer protection attorney — many work on contingency for billing and deceptive pricing claims

What Is VShred Saying?

V Shred denied all wrongdoing in the privacy settlement but agreed to pay $4 million to resolve the claims. V Shred denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the risks and costs of further litigation.

No public statement from VShred specifically addressing the Goldman fake discounts lawsuit has been confirmed in available sources as of March 21, 2026. In BBB responses, VShred consistently defends its cancellation policies and coaching delivery standards while offering partial refunds in disputed cases.

What Happens Next

• Goldman fake discounts lawsuit progresses. The case filed in California federal court in July 2025 is moving through early litigation. Class certification — the critical step that determines whether it can proceed as a group lawsuit — has not yet occurred.
• Privacy settlement payments continue. If you filed a valid claim before August 11, 2025, monitor your email and mail for payment from Kroll Settlement Administration. Processing and distribution of pro rata payments to approved claimants is ongoing.
• More complaints fuel regulatory scrutiny. With nearly 2,000 BBB complaints on record, VShred’s billing and pricing practices face ongoing scrutiny from consumer protection regulators. A pattern this large can attract state attorney general investigations independently of private litigation.

This page will be updated as the Goldman case develops.

Frequently Asked Questions

Did I miss the VShred settlement?

 If you did not file a claim by August 11, 2025, yes — the privacy settlement claim deadline has passed. Final approval was granted July 23, 2025, and payments began issuing in December 2025. You cannot file a new claim for the privacy settlement. However, the separate fake discounts lawsuit — Goldman v. VShred — is still active and has no settlement yet.

Is there still an active VShred lawsuit I can be part of? 

Yes. The Goldman v. VShred fake discounts class action filed in California federal court in July 2025 is still in active litigation. No settlement or claim form exists yet. If you purchased VShred products believing you received a genuine discount, your purchase records are worth preserving. Similar false advertising cases — like the Costco rotisserie chicken false advertising lawsuit — show how phantom discount claims play out in federal court.

VShred kept charging my card after I cancelled. What can I do? 

Act immediately. Dispute the charges with your bank or credit card issuer as unauthorized transactions — most issuers allow disputes within 60–120 days of the charge. File complaints with the FTC at ftc.gov/complaint and your state attorney general. File a BBB complaint at bbb.org — VShred responds to these and has issued refunds through this channel. Consult a consumer protection attorney about additional options including chargeback disputes and small claims court.

How much did people receive from the VShred privacy settlement?

 Settlement class members who filed a timely valid claim may receive a cash payment of up to $10, subject to pro rata reduction depending on the total number of valid claims filed. The small per-person payment reflects the large number of eligible class members — not the seriousness of the underlying allegations.

Is VShred still operating in 2026?

 Yes. VShred continues to operate and sell fitness programs and supplements as of March 2026. The settlements and lawsuits have not shut the company down. BBB complaint data shows consumers are still purchasing — and disputing — VShred products and coaching programs actively in early 2026.

Do I need a lawyer to participate in the Goldman fake discounts lawsuit?

 No. If the case is certified as a class action and reaches settlement, eligible consumers will receive direct notice and can file claims without hiring their own attorney. Class counsel handles the litigation on behalf of all class members. If you believe you have a large individual claim — for example, significant coaching program fees paid under deceptive terms — a consumer protection attorney consultation is worthwhile.

Sources & References

• Bolanos v. VShred LLC, Case No. CACE-25-001211 — Official Settlement FAQ (official court-authorized settlement website)
• Kroll Settlement Administration — VShred Privacy Settlement (official settlement administrator)

Last Updated: March 21, 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.