New cellphone settlement allows Americans to claim $75 for every unwanted text thanks to $10.5million payout
A $10.5 million settlement allows Americans to claim $75 for each unwanted text message received from Kaiser Permanente after opting out.Summary
Kaiser Permanente has agreed to a $10.5 million settlement following a class action lawsuit alleging violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and Florida’s Telephone Solicitation Act. Plaintiffs claimed they received unwanted text messages even after replying with “stop” or similar opt-out instructions. The settlement benefits customers nationwide who received multiple texts after opting out between January 21, 2021, and August 20, 2025, and a Florida subclass who texted “stop” at least 15 days prior to receiving further messages. Class members can claim $75 per unwanted text, though the exact payout may be reduced based on the number of claims. No proof of receipt is required to file a claim, and the deadline is February 12, 2026. The company has not admitted wrongdoing but settled to avoid further litigation, as is common with class action lawsuits.
(Source：The Sun U.S Edition)