Deadline approaching to claim $281 – Determine if you are eligible for a class action settlement

Class action lawsuits serve as a crucial legal mechanism for individuals who have collectively experienced an injustice at the hands of a defendant. By coming together as a group, plaintiffs can pursue justice as a unified entity rather than as isolated individuals. While opting for individual legal action could potentially yield higher rewards, the inherent strength of a group lawsuit increases the likelihood of a favorable outcome, especially when facing a well-resourced defendant, like a large corporation.

These legal battles can be protracted affairs, often spanning several years without defendants ever admitting fault. Instead, settlements are usually reached to compensate plaintiffs for any damages incurred. The financial compensations resulting from class action lawsuits can range from a few hundred dollars to thousands, contingent upon the number of plaintiffs involved and the magnitude of the harm suffered.

In a recent case, Realogy Holdings Corp., the parent company of Coldwell Banker, agreed to settle a $20 million class action lawsuit concerning alleged violations of the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The lawsuit centered around unsolicited phone calls made by Coldwell Banker-affiliated real estate agents using Mojo, PhoneBurner, and/or Storm dialers to individuals whose numbers were registered on the National Do Not Call Registry. The calls occurred between June 11, 2015, and December 3, 2020.

The TCPA strictly prohibits telemarketers from contacting individuals on the Do Not Call Registry and limits the use of automated dialing systems and pre-recorded messages on cellphones. The lawsuit also encompasses individuals who received calls with prerecorded messages from Coldwell Banker-affiliated agents during the specified timeframe.

Realogy Holdings Corp. has not admitted liability in this case, a common stance among companies facing such legal action. Nevertheless, the company has agreed to settle with plaintiffs to resolve the matter. If a minimum of 15% of the class members file a valid claim, each eligible individual can anticipate receiving around $281 as compensation, subject to adjustments based on the total number of claims received.

Individuals involved in this case must be mindful of significant dates:

• July 3, 2025, marks the deadline for exclusion and objections.
• The same date is also the deadline to submit claims for settlement payouts.
• The final approval hearing is scheduled for August 28, 2025.

With these deadlines looming, individuals eligible for compensation should promptly submit their claims to secure their potential payout from this class action lawsuit.