Published
September 25, 2024
Updated
July 30, 2026
The Numi settlement resolved claims involving fees charged on prepaid cards used to return money after release from custody.
Current Status
The court granted final approval on December 10, 2024, and the November 19, 2024 claim deadline has passed. The official settlement site does not provide a current public confirmation that all approved-claim payments have been distributed.StatusFinal approval; claims closed
Claim DeadlineNovember 19, 2024 (Passed)
Settlement Fund$4 million
Distribution UpdateCompletion not publicly confirmed
What Was This Case About?
The lawsuit alleged that prepaid Numi release cards used to return money to people leaving covered correctional facilities carried improper fees and were issued without adequate choice or consent. The settling defendants denied wrongdoing and liability.Who Was Covered?
The settlement class generally included people who received a qualifying Numi release card after July 21, 2014 from one of the facilities identified in the official notice.What Benefits Were Available?
Approved claimants could receive the greater of $15 or three times the fees charged, subject to the settlement terms and possible pro rata adjustment. A timely claim was required.Official Information
Review the latest information on the Numi Release Card Settlement website.
Settlement Fund
$4 million
Case Title
Brown v. Stored Value Cards, Inc., et al.
Case Number
3:15-cv-01370-MO
Court
U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon
Current Milestone
Final approval granted December 10, 2024
Official Website
Numi Release Card Settlement
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