PayPal Class Action
Class Action Lawsuit Summary:
| Defendant: | PayPal, Inc. |
| Allegations: | Violation of the federal Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) and California law |
| Result: | Settlement required PayPal to pay $9.25 million toward class members’ claims. |
PayPal Class Action Lawsuit Investigation
Girard Gibbs' consumer attorneys investigated complaints from consumers that, among other things, PayPal froze their accounts, transferred money out of their accounts without authorization, and made it exceedingly difficult for them to contact the company.
PayPal Class Action Filed in San Jose, California
Girard Gibbs' attorneys, working with co-counsel, investigated these reports and ultimately filed a class action lawsuit in California on behalf of PayPal customers. The lawsuit's complaint alleged a violation of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) and California's Consumers Legal Remedies Act, as well as consumer fraud and other state common law claims.
Settlement in California PayPal Class Action Lawsuit
The consumer lawyers at Girard Gibbs along with co-counsel negotiated a settlement on behalf of the class, that required PayPal to pay $9.25 million towards claims submitted by class members. The settlement was approved by the Honorable Jeremy Fogel.
Why Girard Gibbs LLP?
Girard Gibbs is a national litigation firm representing consumers, investors, employees, and small businesses in cases involving consumer protection, personal injury, securities, antitrust, and employment laws. The firm’s senior partners, Daniel Girard and Eric Gibbs, have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012 and Northern California Super Lawyers, and have earned AV-Preeminent ratings from Martindale-Hubbell, recognizing them in the highest class of attorneys for professional ethics and legal skills.
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Q: How do I start a class action lawsuit?
A: Even though class actions often help hundreds or thousands of people, it does not take that many people to get started. Instead, class actions often begin when a single person who has been wronged steps forward. Fill out the form above or call toll-free to speak with an attorney.
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