{"id":2113340,"date":"2023-12-01T12:48:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T17:48:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/class-action-settlement-bank-of-america-customers-have-11-days-to-file-exclusion-in-500k-communications-settlement\/"},"modified":"2023-12-01T12:52:48","modified_gmt":"2023-12-01T17:52:48","slug":"class-action-settlement-bank-of-america-customers-have-11-days-to-file-exclusion-in-500k-communications-settlement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/class-action-settlement-bank-of-america-customers-have-11-days-to-file-exclusion-in-500k-communications-settlement\/","title":{"rendered":"Bank of America customers must act within 11 days to exclude themselves from a $500K communications settlement"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fclass-action-settlement-bank-of-america-customers-have-11-days-to-file-exclusion-in-500k-communications-settlement%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2113340&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Florida\u2063 Bank of America\u2064 Customers Have 11 Days to Opt\u200c Out of $500,000 Settlement<\/h2>\n<p>Calling all Florida residents who were customers at \u2064Bank \u200dof America in 2020 and beyond! You have just 11 \u200cdays \u200dleft to take action and file an exclusion request to opt out of a massive $500,000 settlement. But what&#8217;s the story behind this settlement?<\/p>\n<h3>A Late-Night Debt Collection Debacle<\/h3>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cuomo-to-partially-reopen-indoor-dining-in-nyc-for-valentines-day-if-positivity-rates-hold\/\" title=\"Cuomo To Partially Reopen Indoor Dining In NYC For Valentine\u2019s Day, \u2018If Positivity Rates Hold\u2019\">class-action lawsuit<\/a>\u200d was filed against \u2062Bank of America by plaintiffs \u2062who claimed that the bank had been sending late-night debt collection messages to\u2063 its customers. According to\u200d the plaintiffs,\u200d this violated Florida&#8217;s Consumer Collection Practices Act, a law that aims to protect consumers from unfair debt collection practices.<\/p>\n<p>Bank of America, however, vehemently denied these allegations. Nevertheless, they agreed to settle the case for a whopping $500,000. Now, it&#8217;s up to the \u2062affected customers\u200d to decide whether they want to be a\u200d part of this \u200bsettlement or not.<\/p>\n<h3>Claim Your Share<\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;re a \u200cBank of America customer in Florida and have received debt collection communications from the bank between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m. in your local time zone since April \u200b20, 2020, you may be \u2062eligible \u200cfor a piece\u2064 of \u200bthe \u200bsettlement\u2062 pie. The exact amount you receive will depend on the number of claims submitted.<\/p>\n<h3>Take Action Now<\/h3>\n<p>If you wish to object to the settlement or simply want to opt out, \u200cyou must file a request for exclusion through the mail by December 12.\u2062 Remember, an exclusion allows \u200byou\u200d to remove yourself from the settlement, while\u2064 an objection lets the court know that you disagree with the terms.<\/p>\n<p>To file for exclusion, make sure your \u200drequest includes the case name, your personal details (name, address, and telephone number),\u2064 the email\u200c address or cellphone number that received the communication from the bank, your signature, and a clear\u200c statement \u2062expressing\u200c your desire to be excluded from the \u200csettlement.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to \u2062note that exclusion \u2063requests cannot be \u200bsubmitted via phone, email, or the settlement website. So, grab a pen,\u2062 paper, and an envelope, and get that\u200c request in the mail!<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss\u2064 out on this opportunity \u2062to have \u2062your voice heard. \u2062The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/class-action-settlement-illinois-residents-have-six-days-to-file-claim-in-68-million-instagram-settlement\/\" title=\"Illinois residents must <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/western-nations-scramble-to-protect-universities-from-american-leftism\/\" title=\"Western Nations Scramble To Protect Universities From American Leftism\">act fast<\/a>! Only six days left to claim their share in the  million Instagram settlement.&#8221;>final approval\u200d hearing<\/a> is scheduled for January 11, and the \u2063deadline to file a \u200bclaim for\u200d the settlement is January 26.<\/p>\n<p>For more\u2062 information, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\">click here<\/a> to visit The\u200c Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What options\u200d do Florida residents \u200bwho were\u2062 customers at Bank of \u2062America have if they wish to opt out of the\u200b settlement and \u2062pursue individual lawsuits for damages<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Debt collection \u200dcalls that violated \u200cthe Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The TCPA prohibits\u2063 companies from making unsolicited calls to consumers before 8 am and after \u20629 pm.\u200b The plaintiffs alleged that\u200b \u2062Bank of America\u2062 had made\u200d these calls to \u2063collect on \u200boverdue debts, causing harassment and\u2064 disruption to their lives.<\/p>\n<h3>The Settlement Agreement<\/h3>\n<p>After \u200dmonths of \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/constitutional-crisis-or-political-war\/\" title=\"Constitutional Crisis or Political War\">legal proceedings<\/a>, \u2064Bank \u200dof America has\u200c agreed to settle the class-action lawsuit\u2062 by paying a total of $500,000 in compensation to affected customers.\u200b This settlement\u2064 aims \u200dto provide relief to customers \u200dwho were impacted by\u2063 the late-night debt\u200b collection calls \u200cand compensate them for any harm \u200bor distress caused. However, \u2062it is important to note that this \u2064settlement is not an admission of guilt by\u200c \u2062Bank of America.<\/p>\n<h3>Exclusion Requests and \u2063Opting \u2064Out<\/h3>\n<p>Florida residents who were customers at \u200d\u2064Bank \u200dof America between 2020 \u2063and the present moment have the opportunity to opt\u2063 out of the settlement. \u2064By doing\u200b so,\u200c they will \u2062retain \u200btheir right\u200b to pursue an\u2063 individual lawsuit \u200cagainst the bank for damages related to the late-night debt collection calls. However, it is \u200bcrucial\u2064 to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/puppies-training-to-be-future-assistance-dogs-earn-their-wings-at-detroit-area-airport\/\" title=\"Puppies train for future assistance roles at Detroit airport.\">act \u200cquickly<\/a> as there are only 11 days left\u2064 to file an exclusion request.<\/p>\n<h3>How \u200dto File an\u200d Exclusion Request<\/h3>\n<p>To \u200dopt out of the settlement and file an exclusion request, Florida residents must\u2062 submit a written letter to the Claims Administrator. The \u200bletter should clearly state the \u2063individual&#8217;s name, \u2064contact\u200d information, and intention to opt out\u2063 of\u200d the settlement.\u200c It is recommended \u200cto send \u200cthe letter via certified\u2063 mail to ensure \u200cit \u200cis received within the\u200d designated\u200b timeframe.<\/p>\n<h3>Consult with an Attorney<\/h3>\n<p>Choosing whether to stay in the \u2063settlement \u200bor opt out is\u2064 a \u2063significant decision. \u2064It \u200bis advised that affected customers seek legal counsel \u2062to \u2063understand \u2063their rights, the\u2063 potential benefits and risks\u200d of staying in the settlement, and the\u200c potential outcomes \u2064of pursuing \u200can individual lawsuit. An experienced attorney can provide guidance\u200d tailored to each individual&#8217;s circumstances \u200cand help them make an informed choice.<\/p>\n<h3>The \u2064Deadline \u2064and Next Steps<\/h3>\n<p>The deadline for filing \u200ban exclusion request is swiftly approaching. Florida\u200d residents who wish to opt out \u200bmust \u2064ensure their\u2062 letters are postmarked no later than [deadline date]. \u200dAfter the exclusion requests are received \u2064and reviewed, the court will \u200cproceed with the settlement\u2064 process for the remaining \u200dcustomers. It is\u200d essential to stay \u200cupdated on any developments \u200cconcerning the settlement \u2064and be ready to take \u2063appropriate action.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, for \u2064eligible Florida residents who were customers at \u2064Bank\u2063 \u200dof America\u2063 between 2020\u200b and now, \u2063the opportunity to opt out \u200bof a $500,000 settlement is limited to the next 11 days. This settlement\u2062 stems from\u200b allegations of late-night debt collection \u200dcalls\u2062 that violated the TCPA. While the\u2064 settlement aims to provide compensation to affected customers, \u2063opting out allows individuals to\u200b pursue individual lawsuits\u200b for damages. Seeking legal advice is crucial to make an informed decision. Act fast and\u2064 file an exclusion request before the deadline \u200dto ensure \u200byour rights are protected.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bank of America customers in Florida from 2020 onwards have 11 days to opt out of a $500,000 settlement. 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