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Consumer Law
Consumer Protection
Song-Beverly Credit Card Act of 1971

Jessica Manner, an individual, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated v. Gucci America Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive

Published: Apr. 8, 2017 | Result Date: Oct. 13, 2016 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 3:15-cv-00045-BAS-WVG Settlement –  Equitable Settlement

Court

USDC Southern District of California


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Thomas J. O'Reardon II
(Blood, Hurst & O'Reardon LLP)


Defendant

Stephanie A. Sheridan
(Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP)


Facts

Plaintiff brought a class action complaint against Gucci America Inc. for violations of California Civil Code section 1747.08, the Song-Beverly Credit Card Act.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff contended that defendants violated the Act by implementing a policy at its retail stores during point of sale credit card transactions in which cashiers requested and recorded consumers' personal identification information, such as mailing addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Gucci denied plaintiff's allegations.

Result

Pursuant to the settlement reached between the parties, eligible class members will receive a voucher redeemable for a 15 percent discount at eligible Gucci stores, valid for full priced merchandise worth up to $10,000. Alternatively, the voucher may be redeemed for one gift worth between $40 and $120, subject to Gucci's choosing.

Other Information

FILING DATE: Dec. 8, 2014.


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