Consumers who got Big Sandy Superstore marketing texts between May 2020 and May 2024 without consent could claim up to $100 cash or a $250 store voucher — the claim window has now closed.
What Is This Settlement About?
A $14,000,000 settlement resolved a class action alleging that Big Sandy Furniture, Inc., which does business as Big Sandy Superstore, sent marketing text messages to consumers who had not given prior express written consent. The complaint, filed in the Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida, claimed the texts violated the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and the Florida Telephone Solicitation Act (FTSA).Big Sandy denies each allegation of wrongdoing, liability, and damages, and the court has not decided who is right. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the cost and uncertainty of continued litigation. Because the claim deadline of June 18, 2026 has passed, this page is kept as an informational record of the settlement.
Who Qualified?
The Settlement Class covered all persons within the United States who received a telemarketing text message from Big Sandy, or from Acima relating to Big Sandy, between May 15, 2020 and May 15, 2024, for which they did not provide prior express written consent.The class excluded anyone who: (1) purchased, rented, or leased goods from Big Sandy less than 18 months before receiving the last text message; (2) inquired about or applied for Big Sandy's goods or services less than 3 months before the last text message; or (3) had an ongoing financial relationship with Big Sandy at the time they received the texts. Also excluded were the presiding judge, Big Sandy and its affiliates and employees, the released parties, their immediate families, and anyone who timely opted out.
How Much Could Class Members Get?
Big Sandy agreed to make a $14,000,000 Settlement Fund available for class claims. Each Settlement Class Member who submitted a timely, valid claim could select one of two benefits:• A pro rata cash payment of up to $100; or
• A voucher of up to $250 that could be used toward Big Sandy products.
If a claimant did not check a box to choose, they received a voucher. Only one claim was allowed per Settlement Class Member. Amounts are paid pro rata from the fund after attorneys' fees and expenses, notice and administration costs, and any service award are deducted, so the final per-claim figure depends on how many valid claims were filed. Approved payments are sent by check to the address on the claim form within 60 days after the settlement's Effective Date.
What Are the TCPA and FTSA?
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act is a federal law that restricts marketing calls and text messages and requires companies to honor consumer consent and the National Do Not Call Registry. The Florida Telephone Solicitation Act (FTSA) is a similar Florida state law that restricts marketing text messages to consumers. Both generally require a business to have consent before sending marketing texts to a cell phone.The underlying complaint alleged Big Sandy sent marketing texts to numbers on the Do Not Call Registry without the required consent. Similar telemarketing cases include the Farmers Insurance TCPA Do-Not-Call settlement. These allegations were not proven in court; Big Sandy denies wrongdoing.
Key Dates
• Exclude yourself by: May 11, 2026 (passed)
• Object by: May 11, 2026 (passed)
• Final Approval Hearing: Week of June 1, 2026
• Claim Deadline: June 18, 2026 (passed)
When Will Payments Be Sent?
Payments are issued only after the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved. Class members with approved claims are sent their payment by check within 60 days following the Effective Date. If there are appeals, resolving them can take additional time.Case Information
• Case Title: Porter v. Big Sandy Furniture, Inc.
• Case Number: 2025-024608-CA-01
• Court: Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida
• Judge: Hon. Lisa Walsh
• Class Counsel: Scott Edelsberg, Christopher Berman, Michael Eisenband, and Manuel S. Hiraldo
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Big Sandy Furniture settlement about?
It resolved a class action alleging that Big Sandy Furniture, Inc. (d/b/a Big Sandy Superstore) sent marketing text messages to consumers who did not give prior express written consent, in alleged violation of the federal TCPA and the Florida Telephone Solicitation Act. Big Sandy denies any wrongdoing, and the court has not decided who is right.
Who was included in the Settlement Class?
All persons in the United States who received a telemarketing text message from Big Sandy, or from Acima relating to Big Sandy, between May 15, 2020 and May 15, 2024 for which they did not provide prior express written consent. People who purchased, rented, or leased goods within 18 months before the last text, inquired or applied within 3 months before the last text, or had an ongoing financial relationship with Big Sandy at the time were excluded.
What benefits did the settlement provide?
From a $14,000,000 Settlement Fund, each Settlement Class Member with a valid claim could elect a pro rata cash payment of up to $100, or a voucher of up to $250 toward Big Sandy products. Claimants who did not choose received a voucher. One claim was allowed per Settlement Class Member, and payments are made by check after the settlement becomes final.
Is the claim deadline still open?
No. The claim deadline was June 18, 2026, and the window to exclude yourself or object was May 11, 2026. The claim period has closed. This page is kept as an informational record of the settlement.
Did filing a claim require proof?
No receipts or documentation were required. A claimant signed the claim form attesting, under the settlement's terms, that they received a text message from Big Sandy Furniture and provided the phone number that received it.
Official Settlement Notice
Sources
• Official Settlement Website• Official Settlement Notice (PDF)
