{"id":2883,"date":"2025-02-22T05:20:16","date_gmt":"2025-02-22T05:20:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/?p=2883"},"modified":"2025-02-22T05:20:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-22T05:20:18","slug":"saks-off-5th-1-5m-false-discount-settlement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/saks-off-5th-1-5m-false-discount-settlement\/","title":{"rendered":"Saks Off 5th $1.5M False Discount Settlement: How California Shoppers Can Claim Their $20 Merchandise Certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Luxury discount retailer <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/saks-off-5th-1-5m-false-discount-settlement\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/saks-off-5th-1-5m-false-discount-settlement\/\">Saks Off 5th<\/a><\/strong> has agreed to pay <strong>$1.5 million<\/strong> to settle a <strong>class action lawsuit<\/strong> accusing the company of using <strong>misleading discounts<\/strong> to lure customers into purchases. Shoppers who <strong>purchased items in California stores or online<\/strong> at <strong>saksoff5th.com<\/strong> between <strong>January 1, 2011, and November 1, 2024<\/strong>, may be <strong>eligible for a $20 merchandise certificate<\/strong> as part of the settlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udd0e-why-is-saks-off-5th-paying-a-settlement\">\ud83d\udd0e Why Is Saks Off 5th Paying a Settlement?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udcb0-what-are-shoppers-entitled-to\">\ud83d\udcb0 What Are Shoppers Entitled To?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udcdd-who-is-eligible-for-the-saks-off-5th-settlement\">\ud83d\udcdd Who Is Eligible for the Saks Off 5th Settlement?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udcc6-important-deadlines-how-to-claim-your-payment\">\ud83d\udcc6 Important Deadlines &amp; How to Claim Your Payment<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udccc-need-help-contact-the-settlement-administrator\">\ud83d\udccc Need Help? Contact the Settlement Administrator<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\u2696\ufe0f-case-details-legal-representation\">\u2696\ufe0f Case Details &amp; Legal Representation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udd2e-whats-next-for-saks-off-5th-shoppers\">\ud83d\udd2e What\u2019s Next for Saks Off 5th Shoppers?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you believe you were <strong>misled by Saks Off 5th\u2019s pricing tactics<\/strong>, here\u2019s everything you need to know about <strong>who qualifies, how to file a claim, and key deadlines<\/strong> for the payout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udd0e-why-is-saks-off-5th-paying-a-settlement\"><strong>\ud83d\udd0e Why Is Saks Off 5th Paying a Settlement?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the class action lawsuit, <strong>Saks Off 5th falsely inflated original prices<\/strong> before marking them down to create an illusion of deeper discounts. The lawsuit claims this deceptive practice <strong>tricked consumers into thinking they were getting better deals than they were<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While <strong>Saks Off 5th denies any wrongdoing<\/strong>, the retailer agreed to <strong>settle the lawsuit for $1.5 million<\/strong> to resolve claims without further litigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/cash-app-ordered-to-pay-175-million-in-refunds\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2878\">Cash App Ordered to Pay $175 Million in Refunds: How Illinois Users Can Claim Their Share<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/bcbs-settlement-payout-2025\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2078\">BCBS Settlement Payout 2025: When and How You\u2019ll Get Your Payment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/minnesota-reaches-109m-settlement-over-property\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2831\">Minnesota Reaches $109M Settlement Over Property Tax Forfeiture \u2013 Are You Eligible?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/cold-virus-settlement-zicam-6-million-payout\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2744\">Cold Virus Settlement: Zicam Agrees to $6 Million Payout Over False Advertising Claims<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udcb0-what-are-shoppers-entitled-to\"><strong>\ud83d\udcb0 What Are Shoppers Entitled To?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eligible shoppers who <strong>qualify for the settlement<\/strong> will receive a <strong>$20 merchandise certificate<\/strong> that can be used at <strong>Saks Off 5th<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Details About the Merchandise Certificate:<\/strong><br>\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Can be used on sale items<\/strong><br>\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Does NOT expire<\/strong><br>\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Is transferable<\/strong> (can be given to someone else)<br>\u274c <strong>Cannot be redeemed for cash<\/strong><br>\u274c <strong>Cannot be used to purchase gift cards or services<\/strong><br>\u274c <strong>Cannot be combined with other settlement certificates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udcdd-who-is-eligible-for-the-saks-off-5th-settlement\"><strong>\ud83d\udcdd Who Is Eligible for the Saks Off 5th Settlement?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To qualify, you must meet <strong>one of the following conditions<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Shopped at a Saks Off 5th store in California<\/strong> between <strong>Jan. 1, 2011, and Nov. 1, 2024<\/strong><br>\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Purchased items online at saksoff5th.com<\/strong> during the same period<br>\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Have not already received a refund or credit<\/strong> for your purchases<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are <strong>two tiers of eligible class members<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccc <strong>Tier 1<\/strong>: Customers who <strong>received a direct email notice<\/strong> of the settlement. (<em>No claim form is required\u2014these shoppers will automatically receive a merchandise certificate.<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccc <strong>Tier 2<\/strong>: Customers who <strong>did not receive an email notice<\/strong>. (<em>A valid claim form must be submitted to receive a certificate.<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udcc6-important-deadlines-how-to-claim-your-payment\"><strong>\ud83d\udcc6 Important Deadlines &amp; How to Claim Your Payment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Claim Form Deadline:<\/strong> <strong>March 16, 2025<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Exclusion &amp; Objection Deadline:<\/strong> <strong>March 16, 2025<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Final Approval Hearing:<\/strong> <strong>April 18, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>How to File a Claim:<\/strong><br>1\ufe0f\u20e3 <strong>If you received an email notice (Tier 1):<\/strong> No action is required\u2014you\u2019ll receive your merchandise certificate automatically.<br>2\ufe0f\u20e3 <strong>If you did NOT receive an email notice (Tier 2):<\/strong> Submit a valid claim form by <strong>March 16, 2025,<\/strong> with <strong>proof of purchase<\/strong> (receipt or bank statement).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd17 <strong>Submit your claim here:<\/strong> NunezSaksOff5thSettlement.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udccc-need-help-contact-the-settlement-administrator\"><strong>\ud83d\udccc Need Help? Contact the Settlement Administrator<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have questions about your eligibility, claim submission, or settlement details, you can contact the settlement administrator:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcde <strong>Phone:<\/strong> 866-675-2342<br>\ud83d\udce7 <strong>Email:<\/strong> info@nunezsaksoff5thsettlement.com<br>\ud83d\udcec <strong>Mail:<\/strong><br>Nunez v. Saks Off 5th Settlement<br>PO Box 25224<br>Santa Ana, CA 92799<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u2696\ufe0f-case-details-legal-representation\"><strong>\u2696\ufe0f Case Details &amp; Legal Representation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Case Name:<\/strong> <em>Nunez v. Saks Off 5th LLC, et al.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Case Number:<\/strong> 37-2024-00024810-CU-BT-NC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Court:<\/strong> Superior Court of California, County of San Diego<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Class Counsel:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Scott + Scott Attorneys at Law LLP<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lynch Carpenter LLP<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Defense Counsel:<\/strong> <strong>Morgan, Lewis &amp; Bockius LLP<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udd2e-whats-next-for-saks-off-5th-shoppers\"><strong>\ud83d\udd2e What\u2019s Next for Saks Off 5th Shoppers?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the <strong>final approval hearing set for April 18, 2025<\/strong>, eligible shoppers should act fast to <strong>submit their claims before the March 16 deadline<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 <strong>Check your email for a settlement notice (Tier 1 members)<\/strong><br>\u2705 <strong>If no email notice was received, file a claim online (Tier 2 members)<\/strong><br>\u2705 <strong>Ensure your claim includes proof of purchase<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This settlement is a <strong>reminder for shoppers to be cautious<\/strong> of misleading pricing tactics. If you\u2019re eligible, don\u2019t miss your chance to claim your <strong>$20 merchandise certificate<\/strong> from Saks Off 5th!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Luxury discount retailer Saks Off 5th has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing the company of using misleading discounts to lure customers into purchases. Shoppers who purchased items in California stores or online at saksoff5th.com between January 1, 2011, and November 1, 2024, may be eligible for a $20&nbsp;<a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/saks-off-5th-1-5m-false-discount-settlement\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2888,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2883","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-finance"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2883","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2883"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2883\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2889,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2883\/revisions\/2889"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2888"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2883"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2883"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2883"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}