Published
January 21, 2026
Updated
July 16, 2026
This settlement resolved claims that Toyota of North Miami — run by FRL Automotive, LLC — kept sending marketing texts to people who had already opted out, which plaintiffs alleged violated the TCPA and Florida’s FTSA. It is now closed: the April 9, 2026 claim deadline has passed. Here is what it covered.
What Was the Toyota of North Miami TCPA Settlement?
This class action settlement resolved allegations that Toyota of North Miami — operated by FRL Automotive, LLC — sent marketing text messages to consumers who had already opted out of its messages, which plaintiffs alleged violated the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and the Florida Telephone Solicitation Act (FTSA). FRL Automotive denied the allegations and did not admit any wrongdoing. The case is Karpiel v. FRL Automotive, LLC, No. 1:25-cv-21112, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.It is now closed. The deadline to file a claim was April 9, 2026, and that date has passed, so there is nothing left to submit. A final-approval hearing was held on March 25, 2026. The gross settlement fund was up to $889,525, and eligible class members who filed a valid claim could receive a pro rata cash payment of up to $85 per qualifying text.
Status
Settlement Closed
A final-approval hearing was held March 25, 2026.
Claim Deadline
Passed
The claim deadline was April 9, 2026.
Who Was Covered
Opted-out text recipients
Texts received 15+ days after opting out (Mar 2021 – Sep 2025).
Proof Required
Yes
Claim ID + PIN from the notice, plus the phone number that received the texts.
Who Was Covered by the Settlement?
The settlement class was made up of people in the United States who, according to the text-message logs produced in the case, were sent a text between March 10, 2021 and September 20, 2025, had previously opted out of the dealership’s messages, and continued to receive text messages 15 or more days after opting out. The class included roughly 2,627 people.What Did the Settlement Provide?
The relief was a cash payment tied to how many marketing texts a class member received after opting out:• Pro rata cash: eligible class members who filed a valid claim could receive up to $85 per qualifying text — each marketing text received 15 or more days after opting out.
• Settlement fund: FRL Automotive agreed to a gross settlement fund of up to $889,525, which also covered settlement administration costs, attorneys’ fees and expenses, and any court-approved service award, with the remainder distributed to approved claimants.
• No admission: FRL Automotive denied the allegations and did not admit liability as part of the settlement.
Why Was the Lawsuit Filed?
The lawsuit alleged that Toyota of North Miami continued sending marketing text messages to consumers after they had asked the messages to stop, which plaintiffs claimed violated the TCPA and the FTSA. FRL Automotive denied the allegations and settled to avoid the cost and uncertainty of further litigation, without admitting wrongdoing.Key Dates
• Class Period: March 10, 2021 – September 20, 2025• Opt-Out / Objection Deadline: January 23, 2026 (passed)
• Claim Deadline: April 9, 2026 (passed)
• Final-Approval Hearing: Held March 25, 2026
Case Information
• Caption: Karpiel v. FRL Automotive, LLC (d/b/a Toyota of North Miami)• Case No.: 1:25-cv-21112
• Court: U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
• Status: Closed — claim deadline passed April 9, 2026
Sources
- Official Settlement Website — FRL Automotive TCPA Case
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida — Karpiel v. FRL Automotive, LLC, No. 1:25-cv-21112
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Relief
Pro rata cash — up to $85 per qualifying text
Settlement Fund
Up to $889,525
Case Title
Karpiel v. FRL Automotive, LLC
Case Number
1:25-cv-21112
Court
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Status
Closed — claim deadline passed April 9, 2026
Official Website
FRL Automotive TCPA Case
