Citibank Class Action Settlement

Unsplash | Published: August 28, 2024

Claim Form Deadline: Pending

Payout: $350 to $850

Proof required: N/A

What's the Citibank Class Action About?

This class action lawsuit alleges that Citibank violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) by making robocalls to non-customers' cell phones without consent regarding past-due credit card debt. The TCPA, passed in 1991, restricts the use of automatic dialing systems and prerecorded voice messages to protect consumer privacy. The lawsuit was initially filed in 2018 by a lead class action representative, who over time received over 100 unsolicited robocalls from Citibank starting in 2017.

Previous Citibank Class Action Settlements

Citibank has faced class action lawsuits in recent years over various allegations including unfair lending discrimination, improper fees such as overdraft fees on customer accounts, and employee benefits underpayments. Some of these class action lawsuits resulted in settlements providing compensation to affected customers or changes to Citibank's policies.

Citibank Overdraft Fee Class Action Settlement
In 2024, Citibank reached a $7.9 million class action settlement over allegations of unfair overdraft fees on debit card transactions. The lawsuit claimed Citibank improperly reordered transactions from highest to lowest amount to maximize overdraft fees. The settlement covered Citibank customers who incurred overdraft fees between 2004-2010. Mortgage Discrimination Lawsuit

2024 Citibank NSF Fees Class Action Lawsuit
Also in 2024, a class action lawsuit was filed alleging Citibank unfairly charges fees to customers who deposit bad checks, even though the customer is not at fault. This is also known as a "junk fee" class action lawsuit. The lawsuit claims this practice violates Consumer Financial Protection Bureau guidance.

Citibank 401(k) Plan Class Action Lawsuit
A $6.9 million class action lawsuit alleged Citibank set up its 401(k) retirement plans in a fraudulent manner that benefited the bank at the expense of employees. Citibank was ultimately held responsible for this in a landmark class action settlement.

What's the Total Citibank Settlement Amount?

The total settlement amount is $29.5 million. This settlement was given initial approval by the courts on August 7, 2024, which stated that the class action lawsuit agreement met requirements of being fair, reasonable, and adequate for Citibank class members.

How Do I Qualify For a Payout?

You may qualify if you are a non-customer of Citibank who received an autodialed call from Citibank about a past-due credit card account since August 15, 2014. The class is estimated to include several hundred thousand noncustomers.

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How Much Can I Get Paid?

Each qualifying class action member is estimated to receive a cash payment between $350 and $850.

Do I Need Proof to File a Claim?

The proof requirements for filing a claim are not explicitly mentioned yet. However, in similar TCPA cases, class action consumers that believe they qualify might often be asked to provide their phone number and affirm that they received calls from Citibank during the specified period. Detailed records of calls may not be necessary, as defendants such as Citibank may maintain this information internally.

How Do I File a Claim?

The specific claim filing process is not yet detailed. However, it's common for class action settlements to establish a dedicated website or claims administrator in the future. Class members may be required to submit a claim form through this website or by mail. Stay tuned on this website to find out when a Citibank class action settlement page will be established.

Claim Form Website: Pending

Filing Class Action Settlement Claims

Please note that your claim form will be rejected if you submit a settlement claim for payout with any fraudulent information. By providing this information and your sworn statement of its veracity, you agree to do so under the penalty of perjury. You would also be harming others that actually qualify for the class action settlement. If you are not sure whether or not you qualify for this class action settlement, visit the class action administrator's website below. OpenClassActions.com is only providing information and is not a class action administrator or a law firm. OpenClassActions is a participant in the Amazon affiliate advertising program and this post may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission or fees if you make a purchase via those links.

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