Oct 27, 2018, 12:42 am
Last edit by: T8191
This thread relates to SPG Law's proposed Group Proceedings against British Airways, in respect of the Data Protection Act 2018 (which incorporates the GDPR).
There is a separate thread that relates to the actual data breaches and their implications for customers, which is to be found here: BA Investigating Theft of Personal and Financial Data
The one law firm that currently seems to be persuing a Class Action against BA is SPG. They have a specific site set up at https://www.badatabreach.com/ - please make sure you check all the FAQs and terms and conditions and make sure the Class Action is right for you before you sign up.
* SPG is now PGMBM.
* Payments are being made through Shieldpay, who are seeming to be both lethargic and/or inept.
There is a separate thread that relates to the actual data breaches and their implications for customers, which is to be found here: BA Investigating Theft of Personal and Financial Data
The one law firm that currently seems to be persuing a Class Action against BA is SPG. They have a specific site set up at https://www.badatabreach.com/ - please make sure you check all the FAQs and terms and conditions and make sure the Class Action is right for you before you sign up.
* SPG is now PGMBM.
* Payments are being made through Shieldpay, who are seeming to be both lethargic and/or inept.
BA data theft: should I join the class action suit?
Mar 30, 2019, 12:20 am
#137
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: CX Diamond, BA Gold, *A Silver, Accor Diamond
Posts: 345
I tried to complete the survey as requested to confirm my agreement to the change in terms and the LMA.
Sadly the link then said I had already completed it.
True, several months ago before the terms and LMA changed.
Perhaps they'll just be assuming I agree with everything they do and so won't expect me to respond to their request for another set of agreements.
Who knows?
Any idea if other class actions are ongoing in case these chaps really are as poor as they appear?
Sadly the link then said I had already completed it.
True, several months ago before the terms and LMA changed.
Perhaps they'll just be assuming I agree with everything they do and so won't expect me to respond to their request for another set of agreements.
Who knows?
Any idea if other class actions are ongoing in case these chaps really are as poor as they appear?
Mar 30, 2019, 4:51 am
#139
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 10,709
I tried to complete the survey as requested to confirm my agreement to the change in terms and the LMA.
Sadly the link then said I had already completed it.
True, several months ago before the terms and LMA changed.
Perhaps they'll just be assuming I agree with everything they do and so won't expect me to respond to their request for another set of agreements.
Who knows?
Any idea if other class actions are ongoing in case these chaps really are as poor as they appear?
Sadly the link then said I had already completed it.
True, several months ago before the terms and LMA changed.
Perhaps they'll just be assuming I agree with everything they do and so won't expect me to respond to their request for another set of agreements.
Who knows?
Any idea if other class actions are ongoing in case these chaps really are as poor as they appear?
Mar 30, 2019, 5:30 am
#140
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 1,348
I've received the same and am still a bit uneasy having looked through the legal documents - I'm not a legal expert but they don't seem to say what's written in their email. Has anyone actually read through these and fi so are they happy with what they say?
Mar 30, 2019, 5:31 am
#141
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,756
I tried to complete the survey as requested to confirm my agreement to the change in terms and the LMA.
Sadly the link then said I had already completed it.
True, several months ago before the terms and LMA changed.
Perhaps they'll just be assuming I agree with everything they do and so won't expect me to respond to their request for another set of agreements.
Who knows?
Any idea if other class actions are ongoing in case these chaps really are as poor as they appear?
Sadly the link then said I had already completed it.
True, several months ago before the terms and LMA changed.
Perhaps they'll just be assuming I agree with everything they do and so won't expect me to respond to their request for another set of agreements.
Who knows?
Any idea if other class actions are ongoing in case these chaps really are as poor as they appear?
I gave up on these jokers and moved my claim to Hayes Connor who appear to be a little more organised. Also, they're a UK based firm whereas SPG are an American firm with an office in the UK. Unless someone can correct me here?
Mar 30, 2019, 5:54 am
#142
Moderator: British Airways Executive Club, Iberia Airlines, Airport Lounges and Environmentally Friendly Travel
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: London, UK
Posts: 22,213
This clause written in the Conditional Fee Arrangement document suggests you may be liable for SPG's disbursements and expenses and some or all of BA's costs in the event the claim fails.
What Do I Pay If I Lose?
5.1 If you lose you do not have to pay our basic charges provided that you have complied with our Terms & Conditions. However, you may be required to pay our disbursements & expenses, although these may be covered by any ATE insurance policy you have purchased, subject to compliance with the Terms & Conditions of that policy;
5.2 If you lose your claim, you may be responsible for some, or all, of the Opponent’s costs. These costs may be covered by any ATE insurance policy you have purchased, subject to compliance with the Terms & Conditions of that policy.
5.1 If you lose you do not have to pay our basic charges provided that you have complied with our Terms & Conditions. However, you may be required to pay our disbursements & expenses, although these may be covered by any ATE insurance policy you have purchased, subject to compliance with the Terms & Conditions of that policy;
5.2 If you lose your claim, you may be responsible for some, or all, of the Opponent’s costs. These costs may be covered by any ATE insurance policy you have purchased, subject to compliance with the Terms & Conditions of that policy.
Mar 30, 2019, 6:13 am
#143
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: JER
Programs: BA Gold/OWE, several MUCCI, and assorted Pensions!
Posts: 32,146
Yes, that ATE Insurance rang alarm bells with me too.
As I have suffered no financial loss, just a couple of days of stress, I’m bailing out of this game.
As I have suffered no financial loss, just a couple of days of stress, I’m bailing out of this game.
Mar 31, 2019, 4:12 am
#145
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: JER
Programs: BA Gold/OWE, several MUCCI, and assorted Pensions!
Posts: 32,146
I have also noticed the following in the earlier documentation ...
In other words, pulling out after the 14 day cooling off period appear to render one liable for some costs.
Has anyone here actually cancelled with SPG? How did it go, and were there any fees associated with that?
As you have waived your right to “cooling off” period if you cancel your claim you will be liable for our fees as above.
Has anyone here actually cancelled with SPG? How did it go, and were there any fees associated with that?
Apr 1, 2019, 5:20 am
#147
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 1,348
I have also noticed the following in the earlier documentation ...
In other words, pulling out after the 14 day cooling off period appear to render one liable for some costs.
Has anyone here actually cancelled with SPG? How did it go, and were there any fees associated with that?
In other words, pulling out after the 14 day cooling off period appear to render one liable for some costs.
Has anyone here actually cancelled with SPG? How did it go, and were there any fees associated with that?
Apr 1, 2019, 6:08 am
#150
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: France
Programs: too many
Posts: 686
Thank you for your email.
In regards to the new terms, you will not be required to pay us 35% of any compensation awarded and you will instead retain 100%. This is also a no win no fee agreement which means if we are unsuccessful – we are covered by insurance. Therefore, you will not be liable to pay our fees.
Kind regards,
Here's what I got from them
In regards to the new terms, you will not be required to pay us 35% of any compensation awarded and you will instead retain 100%. This is also a no win no fee agreement which means if we are unsuccessful – we are covered by insurance. Therefore, you will not be liable to pay our fees.
Kind regards,
Here's what I got from them