$4.43M Designer Brands and DSW TCPA Settlement

The court granted final approval after the July 31, 2025 hearing. The June 30, 2025 claim deadline has passed; the official site does not currently state a distribution date.

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$4.43M Designer Brands and DSW TCPA Settlement

Published June 11, 2025
Updated July 27, 2026

The court granted final approval after the July 31, 2025 hearing. The June 30, 2025 claim deadline has passed; the official site does not currently state a distribution date.

$4.43M Designer Brands and DSW TCPA Settlement

Current Status

The court granted final approval after the July 31, 2025 hearing. The June 30, 2025 claim deadline has passed; the official site does not currently state a distribution date.

StatusFinal Approval Granted · Distribution PendingSee the current-status update above.
Claim DeadlineJune 30, 2025New claims are not currently accepted.
Settlement Fund$4,429,180Approved deductions and allocation terms may apply.
Potential BenefitEstimated $70 pro rata paymentEligibility and payment terms apply.

What Happened?

The lawsuit alleged that Designer Brands and DSW sent marketing text messages after recipients requested that the messages stop, violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. The defendants denied wrongdoing and liability.

Who Was Covered?

The class covered people who received marketing texts from or on behalf of Designer Brands or DSW after requesting not to receive future marketing texts during the covered period from September 1, 2018 through September 1, 2024.

What Benefits Were Available?

Approved claimants are eligible for equal pro rata shares of the net settlement fund. The notice estimated payments around $70, but the final amount depends on approved claims and deductions.

Claims and Payment Information

The court granted final approval after the July 31, 2025 hearing. The June 30, 2025 claim deadline has passed; the official site does not currently state a distribution date. People with an existing claim or notice should rely on claim-specific communications and the official source.

Official information is available at Designer Brands TCPA Settlement.

Important Dates

• Claim deadline: June 30, 2025
• Final approval hearing: July 31, 2025
• Final approval: granted

Settlement Fund and Legal Fees

Administration, legal fees, expenses, benefit payments, and other approved deductions are governed by the official documents and court orders and can affect individual benefits.

Case Information

LaGuardia, et al. v. Designer Brands Inc., et al.
2:20-cv-02311-SDM-EPD
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division.

Sources

• Official program, breach notice, or court-authorized information: Designer Brands TCPA Settlement

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Settlement Fund $4,429,180
Case Title LaGuardia, et al. v. Designer Brands Inc., et al.
Case Number 2:20-cv-02311-SDM-EPD
Court U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division
Claim Deadline June 30, 2025
Status Final Approval Granted · Distribution Pending

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