Spitzer v FRHI (California class action settlement)
Jul 4, 2018, 10:01 pm
#16
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I think the letter said check timing was partly based on amount. >$1000(?) checks would ship in August and lower amounts in July I believe.
Jul 4, 2018, 10:34 pm
#17
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For those of you don't know - it is a serious criminal offense in California to record phone calls without notice/consent (Pen. Code § 632). A conviction can carry a significant fine and imprisonment per call. Also - it also carries a statutory damage of a minimum $5,000 per violation (i.e. per call) without any proof of injury.
That's why the settlement is generally high on this kind of cases.
That's why the settlement is generally high on this kind of cases.
Jul 5, 2018, 7:03 pm
#18
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Got my check. Worked out to about $153/call. Not bad!
Jul 7, 2018, 1:07 pm
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Jul 7, 2018, 6:24 pm
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I got $153, no W9 required. I got the card the last year it was offered.
Jul 7, 2018, 8:59 pm
#21
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Above $600 they automatically report it to the IRS. Technically I think even if it's under this amount you're still supposed to report it, but it's not automatic, so...
Jul 12, 2018, 10:51 am
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I think I filled out the paperwork, but haven't yet received anything.
Aug 15, 2018, 10:04 am
#24
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Is it still too late to claim? If not, how do I do it?
Aug 15, 2018, 2:00 pm
#26
Join Date: Aug 2010
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It is so bad that I found out now, I did not even know this class action lawsuit until I read the forum. Did FRHI or the attorney try to notify any California Fairmont membership about this class action issue? What was the damages if I called during that time? I remembered that I have called the toll fee number to arrange my Christmas stay that year, maybe several time using my account and my spouse account to make the reservations. 
Aug 15, 2018, 4:34 pm
#27
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Over $100 per call. Yes, I got a letter informing me of the action several months ago.