Ruby v. Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. class action settlement
All persons who received two or more text messages from Build-A-Bear Workshop between September 24, 2017 and March 28, 2023 after requesting not to receive them. If that describes you, you can file a claim in the Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. class action settlement. The payment amount depends on how many valid claims are filed. The settlement website does not say clearly whether documentation is required. No claim deadline has been published yet.
Plaintiff alleged that Build-A-Bear Workshop sent text message solicitations to customers after they had revoked consent to receive them, in violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). Build-A-Bear denied the allegations but agreed to settle to avoid the risks and expense of continued litigation. The court preliminarily approved the settlement.
The facts
| Class period | September 24, 2017 to March 28, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Court | E.D. Mo. |
| Docket number | 4:21-cv-01152-JAR |
| Administrator | Atticus Administration |
| Status | Open, accepting claims |
How to file a claim
- Check that you are eligible. All persons who received two or more text messages from Build-A-Bear Workshop between September 24, 2017 and March 28, 2023 after requesting not to receive them.
- Gather what you need. Have your contact details ready, along with any notice ID you were sent.
- File on the official settlement website. It is the only place a claim counts, and filing is always free.
- File before the published deadline. Late claims are usually rejected.
File your claim on the official site
Goes to www.tcpatextsettlement.com, the official settlement website. We are not paid for this link.
Common questions
Who is eligible for the Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. settlement?
All persons who received two or more text messages from Build-A-Bear Workshop between September 24, 2017 and March 28, 2023 after requesting not to receive them.
How much money will I get?
Final amounts usually depend on how many valid claims are filed, so the published figure is a maximum rather than a promise.
When is the claim deadline?
No claim deadline has been published yet. Administrators are not required to accept late claims, so it is worth filing before the date rather than on it.
Do I need receipts or proof of purchase?
The settlement website does not say clearly whether documentation is required. Every claim form asks you to confirm that the information you give is true, and filing a claim you are not entitled to is fraud.
Is the Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. settlement legitimate?
This settlement is administered by Atticus Administration, a court appointed claims administrator. It is docketed as 4:21-cv-01152-JAR in the E.D. Mo., which you can look up yourself. A real settlement never asks you to pay to file a claim. File only on the official settlement website linked on this page.
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