A $4 Million TCPA Settlement Is Open for Claims. Here’s What the Notice Says
A TCPA class action settlement of up to $4 million over alleged prerecorded calls to cell phones is open for claims until December 21, 2026. Here’s what the court-authorized notice says about the class, the money and the dates, as of November 3, 2026.
What does the TCPA settlement notice say?
The court-authorized settlement website for Felix v. ConnectAmerica.com, LLC says the case is No. GD-26-007931 in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. According to the notice, the lawsuit alleged that ConnectAmerica.com, LLC placed calls to cell phones using an artificial or prerecorded voice without prior consent.
The notice says the defendant’s maximum total obligation is $4,000,000. Divide that by the roughly 14,534 class members and you get about $275, which is the estimate the notice gives. The notice says that figure shrinks by each claimant’s share of fees, costs and administration, and payments can be cut proportionally if valid claims add up to more than the cap.
Who is in the settlement class?
The class is made up of individuals located in the United States.
The person did not give their telephone number to the defendant.
At least one pre-recorded message was delivered, or caused to be delivered, to their cell phone number.
The message arrived during that window.
What are the key dates?
- December 21, 2026Deadline to submit a claim (online, or postmarked), to opt out, and to object (received by this date).
- January 19, 2027, 12:00 p.m. ETFinal approval hearing. The website says this date may change.
People can do nothing, file a claim, exclude themselves, or object. The notice explains what each choice means, including that doing nothing means giving up the right to sue over the claims in the case. If you think you may be a class member, read the notice on the official site rather than relying on this summary.
This post summarizes a notice, which describes what a lawsuit alleged. The notice, as we read it, does not describe a court finding that any calls violated the law. The full terms are in the Settlement Agreement and Long Form posted on the documents page.
Look at how the class is drawn. One of its four conditions is whether the person gave the company their phone number. In this kind of case, the question of consent can decide who is in or out. Many businesses that text or call at scale choose to keep records showing what each person agreed to and when. If you’re thinking about your own process, talk to a TCPA attorney. We’ve covered what a consent record can capture and the FCC’s new opt-out rules starting November 25.
Frequently asked questions
Is this settlement an admission that the calls broke the law?
The notice describes allegations. It does not describe a court finding of a violation. For the defendant’s position and the exact terms, read the Settlement Agreement on the official site.
When will payments go out?
The notice says the final approval hearing is January 19, 2027. Check the official settlement website for updates, since dates can change.
Where do I file a claim?
Only on the court-authorized website linked above. Be careful with look-alike sites. The notice says that site is the only authorized one for this case.
Curious how a consent record works?
ExpressConsent records exactly what a person saw when they agreed to marketing calls or texts, then stores it as a Certified Digital Record. Our guide covers what goes into one, and what it can’t do.
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Sources
- Notice of Class Action and Proposed Settlement, Felix v. ConnectAmerica.com, LLC, court-authorized settlement website (checked November 3, 2026)
- Settlement documents: Preliminary Approval Order, Settlement Agreement, Long Form, Claim Form, Complaint
- News coverage (not quoted): ClassAction.org, Nov. 2, 2026
Last updated: November 3, 2026. Dates may change. Check the official settlement website.
Disclaimer: TCPA Today is an independent news and educational resource powered by ExpressConsent. This post is general information and is not legal advice, and it is not a notice of the settlement. Allegations in legal proceedings are not findings of wrongdoing unless established by a court.
