Honda of Aventura TCPA Settlement: Payout Date & Info

If you received more than one text message from Honda of Aventura promoting its products or services between September 25, 2019, and September 25, 2023, while your number was registered on the National Do Not Call Registry, you may be eligible to claim up to $90 from a class action settlement.

Defendant Fapoo LLC, operating as Honda of Aventura, has agreed to pay up to $987,750 to settle allegations of violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) by sending unsolicited text messages to consumers.

Who is receiving a payout?

To qualify as a class member:

• You received more than one text message from Honda of Aventura within a 12-month period.
• Your phone number was listed on the National Do Not Call Registry for at least 30 days before receiving the messages.
• You did not have a prior established business relationship with Honda of Aventura.

If you received a notice via email or postcard, it indicates that your number was texted by Honda of Aventura on at least two occasions during the specified period, making you a potential class member [1].

How much are can class members getting?

Class members who submitted a valid claim form will receive up to $90. However, the actual amount may be adjusted and paid on a pro rata basis if the settlement fund is insufficient to cover $90 for each valid claim submitted.

• If the number of claims exceeds the settlement fund, payments will be distributed equally among claimants.
• For instance, if 11,000 valid claims are submitted, each claimant would receive approximately $89.80, calculated as $987,750 divided by 11,000 [2].

How to to join the lawsuit

To claim an award, you must have submitted a valid claim form by January 23, 2025. You can file a claim online or download the PDF claim form and mail it to the settlement administrator.

Settlement Administrator's mailing address: HOA TCPA Settlement, 1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210, Philadelphia, PA 19103

The settlement administrator may verify claims using available records [3].

Payments will be made via check mailed to the address provided in your claim form.

Claim instructions

1. Visit the settlement website to access the claim form.
2. Complete the form with your contact information and details of the text messages received.
3. Sign the form to attest to the accuracy of your information.
4. Submit the form online or mail it to the provided address by the deadline.

$987,750 Settlement fund

The settlement fund of $987,750 will cover various costs and payments, including:

• Attorneys' fees: Up to $295,000, representing 29% of the settlement fund.
• Service awards to class representatives: Up to $5,000.
• Payments to class members: The remaining balance after fees and awards [4].

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: January 23, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: January 8, 2025 (court granted final approval)

When is the Honda of Aventura TCPA Settlement payout date?

According to the timeline on the settlement website, payouts will be made by February 23, 2025:

• The court granted final approval on January 9, 2025, which is the "Effective Date"
• Payouts will be made within forty five (45) days after the Effective Date
• 45 days after January 29, 2025 is February 23, 2025

Why was there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit alleged that Honda of Aventura sent text messages to individuals on the National Do Not Call Registry without a prior business relationship, violating the TCPA. The settlement avoids the costs and risks of a trial while providing compensation to affected individuals [2].

What happens next?

The court will hold a final approval hearing on January 8, 2025, to determine the fairness of the settlement. If approved, payments will be distributed after resolving any appeals.

Sources

[1] Class Notice

[2] Settlement Website FAQ Page

[3] Official Settlement Website

[4] Settlement Agreement