Peacock has found itself at the center of a class action settlement, alleging that it violated the law by automatically renewing user subscriptions.
The NBCUniversal company hasn’t admitted to any wrongdoing, but has put nearly $4 million in the payment pot for those affected.
Read on to find out more about the settlement, how to claim, and when the deadline is.
Peacock $3.7 Million Auto-Renewal Settlement
Peacock, the streaming service from NBCUniversal, has been accused of breaking the law, with allegations that it was issuing subscription renewals, with fees, without presenting the correct disclosures to users (Winston v. Peacock TV LLC).
For Peacock, this means a red face and almost $4 million being dished out in compensation. For you, it could mean a payday of almost $20 if you were a Peacock customer that was affected.
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It’s worth noting that Peacock has denied any wrong doing, but has agreed to the pay out.
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Who is Eligible for Peacock Auto Renewal Settlement?
If you want to claim in the Peacock settlement, you’ll first need to make sure that you are eligible. You must:
- Have a California billing address attached to your Peacock account
- Were a Peacock customer between September 15th 2019 and February 27th 2024
- Charged for automatic subscription and paid auto-renewal fees.
If you meet the above criteria, you can claim.
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How To Claim in Peacock Auto-Renewal Settlement
If you’re eligible and want to claim in the Peacock settlement, you’ll need to complete the form on the official settlement website. You may be asked for a Class Member ID. If you don’t have one, and think you should, you can get it by contacting the settlement advisor on 1-888-546-2588.
If you don’t want to be part of the settlement, you need to raise your objection by November 13th 2024.
The pay out for each applicant is pro rata, and expected to be around $18.33.
You’ll need to get your claim in before the deadline of November 13th 2024. The final approval hearing is scheduled for November 21st 2024, barring any complications. Payment will follow after this date, to the payment method of your choice.
