UPDATE DISCOVER CARD
CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT

NEW OPPORTUNITY: Discover Card Class Action

Brownstone is pleased to share that a new settlement involving Discover Card has been announced with enrollment requirements very similar to the VISA/MasterCard suit. Even if your Discover volume has been modest, we strongly encourage you to have us file a claim on your behalf.

Enroll in Discover Card Class Action Settlement

SUMMARY

 

U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS | CASE NO. 1:23-CV-4676

CLASS PERIOD: January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2023

SETTLEMENT CLASS:
Refer to the Settlement Agreement for complete definitions. All End Merchants, Merchant Acquirers, and Payment Intermediaries involved in processing or accepting a Misclassified Card Transaction during the period from January 1, 2007, through December 31, 2023.

OPT-OUT DATE: March 25, 2026

CLAIMS FILING DEADLINE: May 18, 2026

COURT APPOINTED CLASS ADMINISTRATOR: EPIQ (same as VISA/MasterCard)

AVAILABLE FUNDS: $1.22 billion

ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS: If you are eligible, you’ll be notified directly by the settlement administrator. You may also file a claim proactively with supporting documentation to maximize your recovery. Merchants who do nothing will still be bound by the settlement but may receive a payment if eligible.

CASE SUMMARY: Settlement relates to claims that Discover misclassified card transactions that may have resulted in merchants being charged higher fees.

FINAL PAYMENT DATE: TBD by Special Master