Class Action Settlements You Can Claim Right Now (May 2026)

Several major class action settlements are open for claims in May 2026 — and if you have shopped, driven, eaten, or used a subscription service offered by the companies involved, you may be entitled to a cash payment, account credit, or reimbursement without hiring a lawyer or filing a lawsuit. This roundup covers the most significant open settlements this month, who qualifies, what you can receive, and the deadlines you cannot afford to miss.

Why So Many Settlements Are Open Right Now

Class action filings continue to accelerate. Data privacy class actions topped 1,800 in 2025 alone — more than 200% growth since 2022, according to the Duane Morris Class Action Review 2026. In that same year, plaintiffs filed more than 13,000 class actions in federal courts. Consumer finance, healthcare, and the technology sector remain the most-targeted areas, driven by data breaches, deceptive marketing, and subscription billing practices.

When class actions settle, federal courts must approve the settlement and require that class members be notified of their right to submit a claim, opt out, or object. Most settlements go unclaimed because eligible class members never receive notice, or never act on it. The settlements below represent your current window to collect — many of these claim windows will close before Memorial Day, and a missed deadline is generally final.

If you missed the April 2026 deadlines, this is the next round. For a refresher on how the process works, see our roundup of open class action settlements from April 2026.

May 2026 Settlements at a Glance

Use this table to identify which settlements may apply to you. Each row links to the full breakdown.

Google Play Subscription Auto-Renewal — $5 Million Settlement

Google agreed to a $5 million settlement to resolve California claims that it auto-renewed Google Play subscriptions without providing the disclosures required by California's Automatic Renewal Law (ARL), Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code §§ 17600–17606. The ARL was enacted to end the practice of charging consumers for ongoing services without explicit, informed consent.

Who qualifies

California consumers who paid for at least one renewal term of a Google subscription through a Google Play checkout screen between May 30, 2014, and October 27, 2019, for personal, family, or household purposes. Google Drive subscriptions, subscriptions canceled during a free trial, and fully refunded subscriptions are excluded.

What you can receive

An estimated $5.85 per class member, distributed automatically as a Google Play account credit, or via PayPal or Zelle for class members without an active Google Play account. No claim form is required.

Key deadline

The opt-out and objection deadline is May 9, 2026. Eligible class members do not need to file a claim — payments will issue automatically after final approval. The official settlement website is PlayStoreSubscriptionSettlement.com. For full eligibility details, payment options, and opt-out instructions, see our Google Play auto-renewal settlement guide.

Grubhub Delivery Fees — $5 Million Settlement

Grubhub agreed to a $5 million class action settlement to resolve California claims that it misrepresented delivery fees, service fees, and menu prices on its food delivery app and website. The class action alleged the practice violated California's Unfair Competition Law (UCL), Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 17200, which prohibits any "unlawful, unfair or fraudulent business act or practice."

Who qualifies

Consumers who ordered and paid for food through the Grubhub or Seamless app or website for delivery to a California address between January 24, 2019, and January 12, 2026.

What you can receive

A $10 Grubhub site credit usable on future orders. The credit value may be reduced pro rata if total claims exceed the $5 million fund.

Key deadline

Claim deadline: May 12, 2026. The official settlement website is GHDeliveryFeeSettlement.com. For full eligibility details, payment options, and opt-out instructions, see our Grubhub delivery fees settlement guide.

Sealy Thread Count False Advertising — $750,000 Settlement

American Textile Co. agreed to pay $750,000 to resolve claims that it falsely inflated the thread count of its Sealy-branded bedding to deceive consumers into paying premium prices for products that did not deliver the advertised quality.

Who qualifies

Consumers who purchased Sealy Ultimate Indulgence, Sealy Premium Comfort, Sealy Cool Comfort, Sealy Premium Cooling, or Sealy Superior Cooling bedding products with an advertised 1,250 thread count between October 19, 2016, and October 30, 2025.

What you can receive

$5 per qualifying product. Without proof of purchase, class members may claim up to 8 products for a maximum of $40. With proof of purchase (receipt, work order, or credit card statement), there is no limit on the number of products claimed.

Key deadline

Claim deadline: May 12, 2026. The official settlement website is ThreadCountSettlement.com. For full eligibility details, payment options, and opt-out instructions, see our Sealy thread count settlement guide.

Joint Juice False Advertising — $90 Million Settlement

This is the largest consumer settlement open for claims in May 2026. Premier Nutrition agreed to pay a combined $90 million across two related class actions to resolve allegations that it deceptively marketed its Joint Juice glucosamine supplement as scientifically supported for joint health when, plaintiffs alleged, the science did not back the marketing claims. Premier denies wrongdoing, and the settlement is not an admission of liability.

Who qualifies

Two separate settlements cover different consumers. The multi-state settlement ($70.84 million) covers purchasers in California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Pennsylvania during specific class periods (California: March 1, 2009 through December 31, 2022; other states begin 2010–2013, all ending December 31, 2022). The New York settlement ($19.16 million) covers purchasers in New York from December 5, 2013, through December 28, 2021.

What you can receive

Multi-state class members receive approximately $10 or $25 per Joint Juice unit, depending on the product type. New York class members receive approximately $50 per unit. Both settlements allow claims of up to six units without proof of purchase; additional units require receipts.

Key deadline

Claim deadline: May 15, 2026. The official settlement website is JointJuiceSettlement.com. For full eligibility details, payment options, and opt-out instructions, see our Joint Juice false advertising settlement guide.

Dodge Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Engine Fire Risk — Class Action Settlement

FCA US agreed to a settlement to resolve allegations that certain Dodge Ram 1500 EcoDiesel trucks were equipped with defective exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) coolers that could overheat and cause engine fires. The class action alleged the defect put drivers and passengers at risk and caused vehicle damage that owners had to absorb.

Who qualifies

Individuals who purchased or leased a model year 2014–2019 Dodge Ram 1500 EcoDiesel truck (including the 1500 Classic) manufactured between June 12, 2013, and October 23, 2019. The class includes both original purchasers and subsequent owners.

What you can receive

An automatic five-year warranty extension covering EGR cooler repairs, plus reimbursement for documented out-of-pocket costs: full reimbursement for EGR cooler repair, up to $500 for rental car, up to $75 for coolant, plus tow truck costs. Class members whose truck suffered an engine fire caused by a failed EGR cooler can claim an additional $3,000.

Key deadline

Claim deadline: May 16, 2026. The official settlement website is EcoDieselEGRCoolerCase.com. For full eligibility details, payment options, and opt-out instructions, see our Dodge Ram EcoDiesel settlement guide.

Westlake Financial Services Illegal Convenience Fees — $1.2 Million Settlement

Westlake Financial Services agreed to a $1.2 million settlement to resolve California claims that it charged borrowers illegal convenience fees when they made loan payments through ACI Payments, Inc., a third-party processor. The class action alleged these fees violated California's debt collection laws.

Who qualifies

Individuals with a retail installment contract assigned to Westlake who paid a convenience fee to ACI Payments in connection with a Westlake account payment between June 20, 2022, and August 18, 2025 — where the payment was made on or after the due date, or where the due date is unknown.

What you can receive

A pro-rata cash payment from the $1.2 million fund, distributed per capita among class members who submit valid claims.

Key deadline

Claim deadline: May 18, 2026. The official settlement website is KlareFeeSettlement.com. For full eligibility details, payment options, and opt-out instructions, see our Westlake Financial convencience fees settlement guide.

Discover Card Merchant Interchange Fee — Up to $1.225 Billion Settlement

Discover Financial Services agreed to pay between $540 million and $1.225 billion to settle allegations that it misclassified certain consumer credit cards as commercial credit cards, causing merchants to be charged inflated interchange fees over a 17-year period. This is the largest open settlement by total fund size currently accepting claims.

Who qualifies

End merchants, merchant acquirers, and payment intermediaries that processed or accepted a misclassified Discover card transaction between January 1, 2007, and December 31, 2023. This is a business-side settlement — individual consumers are not eligible class members.

What you can receive

A minimum base payment of $10. Larger merchants will receive proportionally larger payments based on documented Discover card volume during the class period; total individual payouts depend on the volume of qualifying transactions and the share of the net fund.

Key deadline

Claim deadline: May 18, 2026. The official settlement website is DiscoverMerchantSettlement.com. For full eligibility details, payment options, and opt-out instructions, see our Discover Merchant interchange settlement guide.

American Express Antitrust — $17.5 Million Settlement

American Express agreed to pay $17.5 million to resolve antitrust claims that its merchant rules prevented retailers from steering customers toward cheaper payment methods, ultimately forcing consumers to pay higher prices. The class action alleged these "anti-steering" provisions violated antitrust and consumer protection laws and inflated costs for end consumers.

Who qualifies

Although the settlement covers multiple certified classes, only the Illinois non-rewards credit card class is eligible to file for monetary payment. That class includes Illinois residents who used a Visa, Mastercard, or Discover credit card with no rewards and no annual fee to make a purchase from one of the 38 qualifying merchants in Illinois between January 29, 2016, and June 1, 2022 — and who were not American Express cardholders during the class period. Debit card class members in nine other states are part of the class but do not receive cash.

What you can receive

A pro-rata cash payment that varies based on the number of valid claims filed against the $17.5 million fund. No proof of purchase is required to file.

Key deadline

Claim deadline: May 19, 2026. The official settlement website is AmexAntitrust.com. (Full breakdown coming May 13 — link will be added once published.)

Google Android Data Transfer — $135 Million Settlement

Google agreed to pay $135 million to resolve a class action alleging it transferred user information from Android devices over cellular networks without permission, when the transfers could have been scheduled for Wi-Fi instead. Plaintiffs alleged this consumed users' cellular data plans without consent and violated federal law.

Who qualifies

U.S. consumers who used a mobile device running the Android operating system to access the internet through cellular data networks at any point from November 12, 2017, through the date of final approval. California Android users covered by the separate Csupo v. Google settlement (resolved July 2025) are excluded.

What you can receive

A pro-rata cash payment up to a maximum of $100 per person, with the final amount depending on the total number of valid claims filed. Eligible class members do not need to file a claim — payments are automatic — but submitting a payment election with the notice ID and confirmation code helps ensure successful delivery via Zelle, PayPal, Venmo, ACH, or virtual Mastercard.

Key deadline

Opt-out and election deadline: May 29, 2026. The official settlement website is FederalCellularClassAction.com. (Full breakdown coming May 14 — link will be added once published.)

Toyota Camry HVAC Defect — California Settlement

Toyota agreed to settle allegations that 2012–2015 Camry vehicles were sold with defective heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems that allowed moisture to accumulate inside the cabin. Plaintiffs alleged this caused foul odors and, in some vehicles, mold growth that posed health concerns and reduced resale value.

Who qualifies

California residents who were current or former owners or lessees of a 2012–2015 Toyota Camry XV50 vehicle as of May 31, 2024. The May 2026 claim window applies only to model year 2014–2015 vehicles for out-of-pocket expenses incurred after May 31, 2024 — the deadlines for 2012–2013 model years and earlier expenses have already passed.

What you can receive

Up to $100 reimbursement for documented out-of-pocket expenses to replace and install a charcoal filter in an eligible 2014–2015 Camry, for expenses incurred after May 31, 2024.

Key deadline

Claim deadline: May 31, 2026. The official settlement website is ToyotaCaliforniaHVACSettlement.com. (Full breakdown coming May 15 — link will be added once published.)

How to File a Claim for an Open Settlement

Most class action settlements allow eligible class members to file online through the official settlement administrator's website. To submit a claim, you typically need your name, mailing address, and — for vehicle, product, or merchant settlements — documentation showing your purchase or vehicle ownership. Some settlements provide a unique claim ID in your notice letter, which you will need to access the online portal.

For settlements that allow recovery of documented losses — such as the Dodge Ram EcoDiesel and Toyota Camry HVAC settlements — gather any repair invoices, towing receipts, diminished-value appraisals, or out-of-pocket costs you incurred. These records support the higher tier of recovery available to class members with documented harm.

Note that submitting a fraudulent claim carries legal consequences. Settlement claim forms are submitted under penalty of perjury, and filing invalid claims reduces the fund available for legitimate class members.

What Happens After You Submit a Claim

Once the claim deadline passes, the settlement administrator processes valid claims, deducts attorney fees, service awards, and administrative costs from the gross fund, and calculates each class member's share of the net fund. For most consumer class actions, attorney fees are capped at one-third of the total settlement fund. Payments are typically distributed within a few weeks to several months after the court enters its final approval order.

If you do not receive a settlement payment within a reasonable time after the final approval hearing, contact the settlement administrator directly using the contact information on the official settlement website. Individual administrators — not the court, not class counsel, not consumer reporting websites — are the only authorized source of claim status information.

What If You Missed an April Deadline?

Missing the claim deadline for a class action settlement generally means forfeiting your right to payment from that specific settlement fund. Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23, class members who do not opt out are typically bound by the settlement — meaning they also release their right to sue the defendant individually for the same conduct.

If a deadline has recently passed, check the settlement administrator's website to confirm whether any extension has been granted. Courts occasionally permit limited extensions for good cause. For ongoing litigation that has not yet settled — including data breach cases that may follow incidents you were affected by — you may still have the option to participate in a future class or to bring an individual claim. A civil litigation attorney can help you assess your remaining options.

What This Tells You About Your Risk Profile

If you have been notified of three or more data breaches in the past two years, your personal information is almost certainly already in circulation on resale markets — and a settlement check, helpful as it is, does not undo that exposure. Monitoring your credit and disputing inaccurate accounts that result from identity theft is a separate workstream from claiming settlements. Credit Saint's guide on credit repair after identity theft walks through the dispute process under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

If you regularly accept credit cards as a small business — especially if you accepted Discover cards between 2007 and 2023 — the merchant settlements above are worth a few minutes of your time. The minimum payout is modest, but no proof of individual transactions is required. For broader guidance on choosing a class action firm if your situation involves substantial documented losses, see BestGuide's directory of the best class action lawyers of 2026.

The decision is simple. Open the settlement website, enter your information, file the claim. Five minutes per settlement is a fair trade for a payment that is yours by right of class membership — provided you act before the deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I qualify for a class action settlement?

Check the settlement's class definition, which describes who is eligible. Eligibility is typically based on whether you were a customer, driver, employee, or policyholder during a specific period — or whether you received a notification letter from the settlement administrator. The official settlement website lists every eligibility criterion.

Do I need a lawyer to file a class action settlement claim?

No. Filing a settlement claim does not require an attorney. You submit a claim form directly through the settlement administrator's website or by mail. If you believe you have suffered significant individual harm beyond what the class settlement compensates, consulting a civil litigation attorney may help you decide whether to opt out and pursue separate claims.

What is the largest class action settlement open in May 2026?

The Discover credit card merchant interchange fee settlement is the largest by potential fund size at up to $1.225 billion, but it is limited to merchants. The largest consumer-facing settlement open in May is the combined $90 million Joint Juice false advertising settlement, with a claim deadline of May 15, 2026.

Am I eligible for the Google Android data transfer settlement?

If you are a U.S. consumer outside California and have used any Android phone or tablet to access the internet through a cellular network since November 12, 2017, you are likely eligible. The opt-out and election deadline is May 29, 2026, and the settlement amount per claimant depends on the total number of valid claims filed against the $135 million fund, capped at $100 per person.

What is California's Automatic Renewal Law?

California's Automatic Renewal Law (ARL), codified at Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code §§ 17600–17606, requires businesses that auto-renew subscriptions to provide clear and conspicuous disclosures, obtain affirmative consumer consent, and offer a cancellation method as easy as the signup method. The Google Play subscription settlement involves alleged ARL violations.

What is California's Unfair Competition Law?

California's Unfair Competition Law (UCL), Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 17200, prohibits any "unlawful, unfair or fraudulent business act or practice" and any "unfair, deceptive, untrue or misleading advertising." The UCL is one of the most frequently invoked consumer protection statutes in U.S. class action litigation, and it is the basis for the Grubhub delivery fees settlement.

Can I file claims for multiple settlements?

Yes. Being eligible for one settlement does not affect your eligibility for others. If you qualify for several open settlements — for example, both the Google Android data transfer settlement and the Joint Juice settlement — you can file separate claims for each.

What is a pro-rata settlement payment?

A pro-rata payment divides the available settlement fund among all valid claimants based on their proportional share of the underlying harm. The more people who file valid claims, the smaller each individual payment becomes. This is why payments in large consumer class actions are often modest even when the total settlement fund reaches hundreds of millions of dollars.

What is the Class Action Fairness Act?

The Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 (CAFA), 28 U.S.C. § 1332(d), grants federal courts jurisdiction over class actions where the amount in controversy exceeds $5 million and the parties are minimally diverse. CAFA is the reason most large consumer class actions — including several listed above — are litigated in federal rather than state court.

How long does it take to receive a settlement payment after I file?

Timelines vary widely. After the claim deadline passes, the settlement administrator reviews and processes submissions. Once the court grants final approval, payments are typically distributed within a few weeks to several months. For settlements with May 2026 claim deadlines, payments would generally be expected to begin distributing in late summer or fall of 2026 at the earliest.

What should I do if I think I was wrongfully denied a settlement payment?

Contact the settlement administrator first to request a review of your claim. If you believe your denial was improper and you have documentation supporting your eligibility, you may file a written objection with the court before the final approval hearing. A civil litigation attorney can advise you on whether an appeal is worthwhile.

Disclaimer

This content is for general informational purposes only, is not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Joy Coleman is licensed in Georgia and New Jersey and is not licensed to practice law in California or any other state mentioned in this article. Readers should consult a qualified attorney licensed in their jurisdiction.

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