Wilshire Law Firm Robocalled 51,000+ People Without Consent Now It’s Paying $5.98 Million

Wilshire Law Firm P.L.C., a California personal injury firm, agreed to pay $5,980,000 to settle a federal class action lawsuit alleging it sent prerecorded robocall messages to cell phones without prior consent in violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). Anyone who received one of these calls between October 10, 2020, and February 18, 2026, may qualify for an estimated $75 cash payment. No proof of the call is required. The deadline to file is May 19, 2026.

Quick Facts

Field	Detail
Settlement Amount	$5,980,000
Claim Deadline	May 19, 2026
Who Qualifies	U.S. residents who received a Wilshire prerecorded cell call, Oct. 10, 2020 – Feb. 18, 2026
Estimated Payout	~$75 per claimant
Gross Value Per Claim	$113.40 before fee and expense deductions
Proof Required	No — self-certification accepted
Settlement Status	Proposed — awaiting final court approval
Administrator	Wilshire TCPA Settlement Administrator
Official Website	WLFTCPASettlement.com

Current Status & What Happens Next

• The settlement is proposed and awaiting final court approval. The settlement administrator will distribute payments after the court resolves any appeals and grants final approval.
• The deadline to file a claim, opt out, or object is May 19, 2026. All three actions share the same cutoff date.
• The settlement administrator may verify claims against call records, but claimants do not need to submit proof with their claim.

A Personal Injury Law Firm Got Sued for Doing What It Helps Clients Fight Against

There is something striking about this case: Wilshire Law Firm — a Southern California plaintiff’s firm that regularly wins money for people harmed by negligent companies — now finds itself on the other side of a consumer protection lawsuit. The case, Paul Ryan et al. v. Wilshire Law Firm PLC, Case No. 2:24-cv-08816, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California in October 2024.

The TCPA, enacted in 1991, prohibits companies from placing prerecorded or artificial-voice calls to cell phones without prior express written consent. The law covers virtually every business — including law firms marketing their services. The lawsuit claimed Wilshire sent prerecorded messages to cell phone numbers without prior consent. The complaint alleged that these calls reached people who had never agreed to receive them, using a prerecorded voice to pitch Wilshire’s legal services.

The settlement estimates the class includes approximately 51,691 unique telephone numbers. Wilshire denies all allegations but agreed to settle to avoid the expense, risk, and uncertainty of continued litigation. The settlement does not include any admission of wrongdoing.

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The class is defined narrowly around one specific behavior — a prerecorded call to your cell phone — and the eligibility criteria reflect that.

• You may qualify if you are located within the United States and received a prerecorded message call on your cell phone from Wilshire Law Firm P.L.C., or an agent acting on Wilshire’s behalf, between October 10, 2020, and February 18, 2026, inclusive.
• You may qualify if you received a postcard notice from the settlement administrator — this means your phone number already appears in Wilshire’s call records and you are likely a confirmed class member.
• You may qualify if you did not receive a postcard but believe you received such a call — individuals who did not receive a postcard but believe they may be a class member can verify their eligibility by calling the settlement administrator at 833-515-7475 and providing their name and cell phone number.
• You will not qualify if the call came to a landline rather than a cell phone, or if you gave Wilshire prior express written consent to contact you by prerecorded message.
• You will not qualify if you are excluded under standard class action definitions — such as being a Wilshire employee or having a direct contractual relationship with the firm that covered this type of contact.

If you are unsure whether the call you received qualifies, call the administrator before assuming you are out.

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The Math Behind Your ~$75 Check

Each eligible class member who submits a valid claim will receive an estimated $75 payment. The gross value of each approved claim is $113.40 before deductions. The settlement administrator determined the final payment amount by subtracting each class member’s share of attorneys’ fees and settlement administration expenses from the gross value.

Unlike many securities or product settlements, this one pays a flat amount per claimant rather than a variable pro-rata share. Every eligible person who files receives the same estimated payment — there are no tiers, no documentation-based multipliers, and no complex allocation formulas to navigate.

The $75 estimate may shift slightly depending on total valid claim volume and final court-approved fee awards, but the structure is designed to deliver a predictable, per-head payment. The settlement administrator will mail each eligible class member a check to the address they provide on the claim form.

Takes About 3 Minutes — No Receipt, No Phone Bill, No Proof Needed

Step 1 — Go to the official settlement website: WLFTCPASettlement.com

Step 2 — Complete the claim form online, or download and print the PDF version to mail.

Step 3 — Enter your name, current mailing address, and the cell phone number that received the Wilshire call.

Step 4 — Self-certify that you received a qualifying prerecorded call from Wilshire Law Firm between October 10, 2020, and February 18, 2026. No documentation is required.

Step 5 — Submit your claim online or mail to: Wilshire TCPA Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799.

Step 6 — Save or screenshot your confirmation. A check will be mailed to the address you provide once the settlement receives final approval.

Phone: 833-515-7475 | Email: [email protected]

Estimated time to complete: 3–5 minutes.

Key Dates

Milestone	Date
Lawsuit Filed	October 12, 2024
Claims Period Opens	Already open
Claim Filing Deadline	May 19, 2026
Opt-Out Deadline	May 19, 2026
Objection Deadline	May 19, 2026
Final Approval Hearing	TBD
Expected Payment Date	TBD — after final approval and appeals

Frequently Asked Questions

I don’t remember the exact date I got the call. Can I still file? 

Yes. You do not need to recall the exact date or provide any documentation. You simply certify that you received a prerecorded call from Wilshire Law Firm on your cell phone sometime between October 10, 2020, and February 18, 2026. If you are unsure whether your number is in the call records, call 833-515-7475 before the deadline to verify.

I got a postcard in the mail from the settlement administrator. Does that mean I’m automatically getting paid?

 Not automatically — you still need to file a claim. The postcard means your phone number appeared in Wilshire’s call records, confirming you are likely a class member. But you must submit a valid claim form by May 19, 2026, to receive a payment. Doing nothing means getting no money.

What is the TCPA, and why does it apply to a law firm?

 The Telephone Consumer Protection Act prohibits any business — including law firms — from placing prerecorded calls to cell phones without the recipient’s prior express written consent. The law covers marketing and solicitation calls regardless of who is making them. Law firms advertising their services are fully subject to its requirements.

Do I need a lawyer to file a claim? 

No. The claim form is simple, takes under five minutes, and requires no supporting documents. You only need an attorney if you plan to object to the settlement or file a separate individual action.

Is this settlement legitimate?

 Yes. The case — Paul Ryan et al. v. Wilshire Law Firm PLC, Case No. 2:24-cv-08816 — is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California before Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani. Use only the official site at WLFTCPASettlement.com to file.

When will I receive my payment? 

No payment date is confirmed. The administrator mails checks after the court grants final approval, any appeals are resolved, and all claims are processed. This typically takes several months after the claims deadline closes.

What if I miss the May 19 deadline?

 Missing the deadline means receiving no payment from this fund. You also remain bound by the settlement’s release of your TCPA claims against Wilshire for calls during the covered period — meaning you cannot later sue Wilshire separately for the same conduct.

Could my $75 payment be lower than estimated?

 It is possible. The $75 figure is an estimate based on projected claim volume and anticipated fee awards. If significantly more people file than expected, the per-claimant amount could decrease slightly. However, the flat-per-head structure limits the variability compared to pro-rata securities settlements.

Sources & References

1. Official Settlement Website: WLFTCPASettlement.com
2. PACER Docket — Case No. 2:24-cv-08816, C.D. Cal.: pacer.uscourts.gov
3. FCC — TCPA Consumer Guide: fcc.gov/consumers/guides/unwanted-telephone-marketing-calls

Last Updated: March 24, 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.