Bought Milk Class Action Payment

[gary1955]

I was wondering if anyone else got a notice for a final settlement payment?

with the initial payment they gave you a few options and I used the Target gift card.

this time I didn't see any options. they issued an eMasterCard.

I got $18.90.

 

[_19disnA]

Wasn't even aware this was a thing. I see a constant string of TV ads for any number of different lawsuits. It seems there is an endless list of lawsuits from some group of lawyers to try to make $$$ by pursuing yet another class action lawsuit. In almost all of them, the lawyers make off with the majority of any approved payout. Seems it is more a way for lawyers to make a fast buck vs. any kind of legit settlement with the involved company. Lawsuits are fine when a company knowingly did something they knew was wrong. However, the way the legal system works in the USA, it seems broken to me. Not sure how this works in other countries.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Lawsuits are fine when a company knowingly did something they knew was wrong.

In this case the "wrong" was conspiring to keep milk prices high.

 

[LuvOrlando]

Wasn't even aware this was a thing. I see a constant string of TV ads for any number of different lawsuits. It seems there is an endless list of lawsuits from some group of lawyers to try to make $$$ by pursuing yet another class action lawsuit. In almost all of them, the lawyers make off with the majority of any approved payout. Seems it is more a way for lawyers to make a fast buck vs. any kind of legit settlement with the involved company. Lawsuits are fine when a company knowingly did something they knew was wrong. However, the way the legal system works in the USA, it seems broken to me. Not sure how this works in other countries.

The lawsuits are the only way to stop things here in the US where cash rules and the only thing respected is financial incentive to do, or not do a thing. Businesses complain about things being litigious, that's nonsense since civil court is a citizen's only tool against the machine. Big business LOVES to lock people into arbitration because it keeps complaints in "them" friendly states, bought and paid for, non disclosure agreements are offered when someone is in a state of shock, these tools are way more offensive IMO.

 

[sam_gordon]

Wasn't even aware this was a thing. I see a constant string of TV ads for any number of different lawsuits. It seems there is an endless list of lawsuits from some group of lawyers to try to make $$$ by pursuing yet another class action lawsuit. In almost all of them, the lawyers make off with the majority of any approved payout. Seems it is more a way for lawyers to make a fast buck vs. any kind of legit settlement with the involved company. Lawsuits are fine when a company knowingly did something they knew was wrong. However, the way the legal system works in the USA, it seems broken to me. Not sure how this works in other countries.

Well first, lawyers won't make any money unless the company either settles or has a verdict go against them. In that way, I think the legal system is just fine.
What's a sticking point for many, and seems to be for you, is that of the settlement/verdict, much of the money will go to the lawyer. I'm sure they get a % of the top, but I don't know if they can qualify for more than that. Then the remainder is split between the "victims" of the class action settlement. The more victims, the smaller that piece of pie gets.

Should the % going to lawyers be capped? A knee jerk reaction is "yes". But would you want the government telling you that you were only allowed to get paid $x?

I know it's fiction, and it's been a while since I read it, but read The King of Torts by John Grisham. Probably not accurate, but gives a little glimpse into class action suits.

 

[Dznypal]

actually I got an email several months ago--although mine was for only 7.51 I picked the prepaid MC since then I was going to target and use it towards a disney GC--

I printed the page with all the numbers they would need to put the number in manually--the person at the service desk she saw quite a few these and said most had a barcode which mine did not--

I called a number that was on the paper and was told I could have a regular plastic card sent--for no fee
which I did then took that to target and got my GC after adding a bit--
I wish getting the plastic card was an option from the beginning

I didnt get any inital payment all i got was the 7.51 wonder why the difference in how things were done

 

[AuntieMe3]

So if we got the first one, we should be getting a second?? I also go the $7...something for Target. I'll be on the lookout in my email.

 

[icareyetidontcare]

I was wondering if anyone else got a notice for a final settlement payment?

with the initial payment they gave you a few options and I used the Target gift card.

this time I didn't see any options. they issued an eMasterCard.

I got $18.90.

Beware! The card you sign up for has a $5.95/month inactivity fee that they will charge you. After you spend the money, make sure to get the account closed so you aren't charged.

 

[gary1955]

the other question I have is how to use this card. so I go online to buy something, then I enter this card and drain the funds, what happens next? are most sites geared to handle multiple cards?

So if we got the first one, we should be getting a second?? I also go the $7...something for Target. I'll be on the lookout in my email.

that's what happened in my case. I had to go through the process a couple of times because I got an error message and when there was no option on how to get the payment I was a little concerned. that is one of the reasons I posted here to see what others have to say.

Beware! The card you sign up for has a $5.95/month inactivity fee that they will charge you. After you spend the money, make sure to get the account closed so you aren't charged.

as usual I didn't read the fine print. I'll have to check this out.

I see another class action law suit looming in the future.

 

[Dznypal]

there was nothing ever said about in inactivity fee. If there no funds left on the card how do they charge the fee. Was this on all cards. I took the prepaid MC which I used several months ago and haven’t heard anything more.

 

[MillauFr]

In this case the "wrong" was conspiring to keep milk prices high.

How are milk prices high? Milk is cheaper per gallon than most bottled waters.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

How are milk prices high? Milk is cheaper per gallon than most bottled waters.

The case was filed years ago (The suit covered anyone who purchased milk in 15 states, including Arizona, for the 14 years prior to 2017) and settled in 2019. Not talking about milk prices today.

 

[BrianL]

there was nothing ever said about in inactivity fee. If there no funds left on the card how do they charge the fee. Was this on all cards. I took the prepaid MC which I used several months ago and haven’t heard anything more.

Usually those inactivity fees are not charged before the card is used for the first time. After a card is used once, then if you sit on it too long they start deducting from the balance. They can't deduct once it is empty. We're talking about cards with 10 bucks on them to begin with so it shouldn't be an issue, but sometimes people will buy these $500 prepaid cards and get surprised by those fees.

 

[daisy2013]

Wasn't even aware this was a thing. I see a constant string of TV ads for any number of different lawsuits. It seems there is an endless list of lawsuits from some group of lawyers to try to make $$$ by pursuing yet another class action lawsuit. In almost all of them, the lawyers make off with the majority of any approved payout. Seems it is more a way for lawyers to make a fast buck vs. any kind of legit settlement with the involved company. Lawsuits are fine when a company knowingly did something they knew was wrong. However, the way the legal system works in the USA, it seems broken to me. Not sure how this works in other countries.

These types of class action cases take years to either litigate or settle. The law firm is not paid until or unless there is a settlement or verdict in their favor. In the meantime they pay the salaries, benefits etc or attorneys and other staff and they have to front the litigation costs which can include experts (likely), travel, depositions etc. If they lose, they are out all that money and time. Its definitely not a "fast buck" and while the lawyers may take a large percentage of any award/settlement, they are also taking on the entire risk.

 

[sam_gordon]

the other question I have is how to use this card. so I go online to buy something, then I enter this card and drain the funds, what happens next? are most sites geared to handle multiple cards?

I *THINK* most sites, once you run the card, if there's not enough there, they'll deduct the card amount from the balance. So if you're trying to buy a $20 item and you put in a $5 GC, it will process then say you owe $15 and you can put in another card.

 

[Dznypal]

I just got my final payment on this yesterday--for the 18.90 I did get 7.51 early dec this time though there was an option to get a plastic--I had a bit of a hassle using that to get a disney GC so I called and they sent me one--there was no charge then--apparently alot of people asked for it cause now theres an option for it but theres also a charge--oh well its still free money