Deere Credit Services $1.5M TCPA Settlement

If you received an artificial or prerecorded voice call on your cellular telephone from Deere Credit Services, Inc. (DCSI) between February 2, 2020, and June 25, 2024, and you were not a DCSI customer or accountholder, you may be eligible to claim between $2,500 and $3,750 from a class action settlement.

Deere Credit Services, Inc. has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit for allegedly violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) by using an artificial or prerecorded voice in calls made to individuals who were not its customers.

Who are the class members?

To qualify as a class member eligible to file a claim, you must meet the following criteria:

• Received a call from Deere Credit Services, Inc.
• The call was directed to a number assigned to a cellular telephone service.
• You were not a customer or accountholder of Deere Credit Services, Inc.
• The call was made between February 2, 2020, and June 25, 2024.

How much can class members get?

Class members can claim an award estimated to be between $2,500 and $3,750. The exact amount will depend on the number of valid claims submitted.

The settlement fund of $1.5 million will be distributed equally among all valid claimants after deducting notice and administration costs, attorneys' fees, and a payment to the lead plaintiff.

The final amount may vary based on the total number of claims. If fewer claims are submitted, the individual award could be higher, and vice versa.

How to claim an award

To claim an award, class members must submit a claim form. You can file a claim online or send a completed form by mail to the settlement administrator. The claim form must be postmarked or submitted online by January 25, 2025.

For mail submissions, send your claim to:

Cornelius v. DCSI Settlement Administrator

c/o Verita Global

P.O. Box 301132

Los Angeles, CA 90030-1132

Claim instructions

To submit a claim, follow these steps:

1. Visit the settlement website.
2. Complete the online claim form or download and print the PDF form if available.
3. Fill out all required fields, including your contact information and the phone number that received the call.
4. Sign and date the form.
5. Submit the form online or mail it to the address provided above.

Payment methods

Class members can expect to receive their payments via check mailed to the address provided on the claim form.

$1,500,000 Settlement fund breakdown

The settlement fund of $1,500,000 will cover:

• Compensation to class members who submit valid claims.
• Notice and administration costs.
• Attorneys' fees, not exceeding one-third of the settlement fund.
• Litigation costs and expenses.
• A payment to Mr. Cornelius, the lead plaintiff, not exceeding $5,000.

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: January 25, 2025
• Fairness Hearing: February 12, 2025

When is the Cornelius v. DCSI payout date?

The final fairness hearing is scheduled for February 12, 2025. If the court approves the settlement, payments will be distributed to class members who submitted valid claims.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit was filed because Deere Credit Services, Inc. allegedly violated the TCPA by using artificial or prerecorded voice calls to contact individuals who were not its customers. The settlement allows both parties to avoid the costs and uncertainties of litigation while providing compensation to affected individuals.