Saks OFF 5TH Fake Sale Class Action Settlement

Saks OFF 5TH LLC

If you shopped at a Saks OFF 5TH store or online at www.saksoff5th.com while in California between January 1, 2011, and November 1, 2024, you may qualify to claim a merchandise certificate for up to $20 off from a class action settlement.

Saks OFF 5TH has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged deceptive advertising practices, specifically concerning improper discounts on merchandise [1].

Who is eligible for a settlement payout?

You qualify to submit a claim if you:

Purchased Saks Fifth Avenue-branded products at a Saks OFF 5TH store in California or online at www.saksoff5th.com with a bill to or ship to address in California

Purchase dates are between January 1, 2011 to November 1, 2024

Made purchases at a discount from the advertised "Market Price in-store or online
Did not receive a refund or credit for their purchases between January 1, 2011, and November 1, 2024

There are two tiers of class members:

Tier 1 Authorized Claimant: Class members that received a direct notice of the settlement do not need to submit a claim form
Tier 2 Authorized Claimant: Class members that did not receive notice, but made one or more qualifying purchases during the class period must submit a claim form

How much will my Saks OFF 5TH settlement payment be?

Approved claimants will receive a merchandise certificate valued at up to $20. The certificates are reusable, stackable with other promotions, but cannot be combined with another certificate from this settlement. These merchandise certificates are not redeemable for cash and cannot be used to purchase gift cards or services.

Tier 1 Authorized Claimant (no claim form required): One Saks OFF 5TH merchandise certificate for $20 toward future purchases
Tier 2 Authorized Claimant: One Saks OFF 5TH merchandise certificate for up to $20. If the claimed value of the Tier 2 merchandise certificates exceeds $1,500,000, the value of each Tier 2 individual certificate will be reduced pro rata

Is proof required to submit a claim and receive a certificate?

Tier 2 Authorized Claimants must provide proof of qualifying purchases during the class period

Receipt showing the date and total amount of purchase
Credit card or bank statement showing date and total amount of purchase

How to claim a Saks OFF 5TH deceptive pricing settlement payout

Tier 1 Authorized Claimants do not need to submit a claim form, and will automatically receive a merchandise certificate
Tier 2 Authorized Claimants must submit a claim form along with proof of purchase. You can file a claim online or download and print the PDF claim form to mail to the settlement administrator.

Settlement Administrator's mailing address: Nunez v. SAKS OFF 5TH Settlement, Claims Administrator, PO Box 25224, Santa Ana, CA 92799

Payment to claimants

Merchandise certificates will be emailed to eligible claimants.

Saks OFF 5TH fake sale settlement fund

Merchandise certificates valued $20 each for all Tier 1 Authorized Claimants [2]
$1,500,000 in merchandise certificates valued up to $20 each for approved Tier 2 Authorized Claimants
Settlement administration costs, Attorneys' fees and expenses, and Plaintiff service award totaling no more than $1,800,000

Important dates

Fairness Hearing: April 18, 2025 [3]
Deadline to File a Claim: March 16, 2025 [3]

When is the Saks OFF 5TH settlement payout date?

The court will hold a Fairness Hearing on April 18, 2025 [2]. Once the settlement is granted final approval, merchandise certificates will be issued to eligible claimants

Why was there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit was filed due to allegations that Saks OFF 5TH engaged in deceptive advertising by offering improper discounts on merchandise. The settlement was reached to avoid the litigation costs and the possibility of a trial.