Hot Topic Fake Discounts Settlement: $12.5M
Hot Topic Settles Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Fake Discounts
Did you shop online at Hottopic.com between March 15, 2019 and July 29, 2024, while residing in California or Oregon? You may be eligible for a $12.5M settlement for allegedly deceptive sales practices.
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The settlement includes:
- All California residents who purchased one or more products on www.Hottopic.com from March 15, 2019, to July 29, 2024.
- All Oregon residents who purchased one or more products on www.Hottopic.com from August 25, 2022, to July 29, 2024.
Proof of Purchase
In order to receive the $10 cash benefit, you will need to show proof that you made a purchase on www.HotTopic.com between during an advertised sitewide percentage-off discount (e.g. "20% OFF," "20% Off Sitewide").
If you do not provide a valid proof of purchase with your claim form, then you will receive $10 store credit.
Settlement At a Glance
Settlement Amount
$10 cash or store credit
Claim Form Deadline
10/27/2024
Exclusion Deadline (Opt-Out)
09/27/2024
Final Approval Hearing
11/05/2024
Additional Information
A class action lawsuit alleging Hot Topic engaged in deceptive advertising practices by falsely representing discounts has been settled for $12.5 million.
According to the lawsuit, Hot Topic inflated regular prices and offered non-existent limited-time sales to pressure customers into making purchases.
Plaintiffs argued that these deceptive practices violated consumer protection laws and induced consumers to purchase products at inflated prices. Hot Topic denied any wrongdoing but agreed to a $12.5 million settlement to resolve the lawsuit.
Under the terms of the settlement, approximately 1 million settlement class members will receive a $10 settlement benefit in either in cash, paid by check or electronic payment or store credit that can be applied towards any purchase made on www.Hottopic.com.
To receive the cash benefit, settlement class members must submit a valid Claim Form accompanied by Proof of Purchase evidencing that they made a purchase from the Hot Topic website during the relevant period that was subject to an advertised sitewide percentage-off discount. Credit Benefits will not expire and can be used towards any purchase on www.Hottopic.com. Class Members may elect to pick up products ordered using a Credit Benefit in a brick-and-mortar Hot Topic store (rather than having the items shipped to them).
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Stay Informed
Class Action Settlement Website:
https://www.hottopicclassaction.com/Claims Administrator:
PO Box 225391
New York, NY 10150-5391
(833) 739-5615
Legal Representation
Case Name:
Class Counsel:
DOVER & LUNER LLP
Defense Counsel:
KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP
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