AMERICANS could earn a one-time payment of $116 if they shopped at Mattress Firm recently.
The mattress company has agreed to pay $4.9million in a settlement to resolve a lawsuit alleging its Bed Tech bed frames were both defective and potentially harmful.
Shoppers who bought an HR Platform bed frame sold under the Bed Tech brand name could see the extra cash if they file a claim.
This includes those who purchased model numbers HR33, HR33XL, HR46, HR50, HR60 or HR66.
All purchases had to take place between April 8, 2015 and April 8, 2021 to be eligible.
The lawsuit claims that these specific Bed Tech bed frames are known to collapse, which can cause injuries or even death for customers and their loved ones.
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Amid 100 reports of the frames collapsing, manufacturer Global Home Imports recalled the products entirely in March 2021.
While the settlement doesn’t admit any blame on Mattress Firm or Global Home Imports’ part, a total of $4.9million will be paid out to affected customers.
Shoppers who fit the settlement criteria can choose to get their payment either as a cash payment or a gift card.
To earn your payment, you must show proof of purchase and return the bed frame within two years
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A full refund of $73.98 will be issued for those who purchased twin XL frames, while $115.68 is available for those who bought the California king frame.
If you decide not to return the item, you’ll still be eligible for a $125 Bed Tech gift card.
Class members who do not return their bed frame can receive a $125 Bed Tech gift card.
Depending on the number of claims filed, Mattress Firm could lower the refund if it exceeds the $4.9million settlement fund.
All settlement recipients had to file by May 4 of this year to object or be excluded, but the final approval hearing is slated for July 19, 2023.
To actually get the money, you must submit a valid claim form by August 4.
OTHER SETTLEMENTS
Several other companies have found themselves in legal trouble and been forced to pay millions to affected consumers.
Don Roberto Jewelers was ordered to pay a total of $4million to customers and employees affected by an alleged data breach in 2021.
Hackers were able to access sensitive information including Social Security numbers.
While the company denies any wrongdoing, it agreed to a maximum payout of $5,750 per person.
Customers who had an address on file with Don Roberto Jewelers between February 16 and March 3 2021 may be eligible to file a claim.
Meanwhile, Balfour Beatty Infrastructure is paying a total of $350,000 to settle claims it made improper employee background checks between August 13, 2019 and February 28, 2022.
That means workers may be eligible for up to $1,300 as part of the lawsuit settlement.
If you think you were impacted, you must file a claim by April 25.
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