William James Griffin, et al., v. Benefytt Technologies, INC., et al.,
The United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida Case No. 0:20-cv-62371-AHS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT A PROPOSED CLASS
ACTION SETTLEMENT THAT MAY AFFECT YOU
A settlement of $13.5 million has been reached in a class action lawsuit brought by a group of Plaintiffs, William James Griffin, Ashley Lawley, William “Jeff” Cooper, Sandra Wilson and Vicki Needham (“Plaintiffs”), who purchased limited benefit indemnity plans and/or short term medical plans made available by Defendants Benefytt Technologies, Inc. and Health Plan Intermediaries Holdings, Inc. (collectively, “Benefytt”) either directly from Benefytt or through American National Benefits Group, LLC (“American National”), Defendant Assurance IQ, LLC (“Assurance”) or Independent Insurance Consultant, Inc., d/b/a Priority Insurance (“Priority Insurance”). Defendants Benefytt Technologies, Inc., Health Plan Intermediaries Holdings, Inc. and Assurance IQ, LLC are collectively referred to herein as “Defendants.”
Plaintiffs allege that themselves and other consumers purchased limited benefit indemnity plans and/or short term medical plans made available by Benefytt either directly from Benefytt or through distributors American National, Assurance and Priority Insurance and were led to believe that the limited benefit indemnity plans and/or short term medical plans were “comprehensive” health insurance plans (similar to those made available under the provisions of the Affordable Care Act (the “ACA” or “Obamacare”)) when they were not. Defendants dispute these allegations.
Plaintiffs and Assurance agreed to enter into this settlement to avoid the uncertainties, delays and expenses of ongoing litigation, while providing class members with definite benefits now. The purpose of the notice is to inform you of the class action and the proposed settlement so that you may decide what to do.
You are included if (i) you purchased one or more limited benefit indemnity plans and/or short term medical plans made available by Benefytt either directly from Benefytt or through American National, Assurance or Priority Insurance during the time period from May 5, 2016 through December 1, 2023, and (ii) you paid fees and/or premiums that were not completely refunded or “charged back.”
You may (or may not) also be a member of the “Medical Expense Subclass.” The Medical Expense Subclass includes those who incurred medical expense(s) that were not covered by the limited benefit indemnity plans or short term medical plans.
YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS IN THIS SETTLEMENT
SUBMIT A CLAIM FORM
BY APRIL 15, 2024
To receive cash distribution of the Net Consideration Settlement Fund, you must fully complete and submit a Claim Form online or by mail to the Settlement Administrator so that it is postmarked no later than April 15, 2024.
EXCLUDE YOURSELF
BY MARCH 1, 2024
If you don’t want to be part of the Settlement, or if you want to keep the right to sue or continue suing the Released Parties on your own about the Released Claims, then you must exclude yourself from the Settlement Classes by mailing a letter to the Settlement Administrator so that it is postmarked no later than March 1, 2024.
OBJECT
BY MARCH 1, 2024
If you do not exclude yourself from the Settlement Classes, then you can object to the Settlement if you don’t agree with any part of it. You can provide reasons why you think the Court should deny approval of the Settlement by filing an objection by mail with the Court so that it is postmarked no later than March 1, 2024.
PARTICIPATE IN THE HEARING
ON MAY 30, 2024
The Court will hold a hearing to decide whether to approve the Settlement. You may attend and you may ask to speak, but you are not required to.
DO NOTHING
If you do nothing and the Settlement is approved and reaches Final Approval, then you will be a Settlement Class Member. Even if you do not submit a Claim Form, you will be bound by the Settlement’s release and other terms, and therefore you will not be able to file your own lawsuit, continue with your own lawsuit, or be part of any other lawsuit against the Released Parties concerning any of the Released Claims.
THESE RIGHTS AND OPTIONS, INCLUDING THE DEADLINES BY WHICH YOU MUST EXERCISE THEM, ARE EXPLAINED IN THE NOTICE
PLEASE DO NOT TELEPHONE THE COURT, THE CLERK OF THE COURT’S OFFICE OR DEFENDANTS TO INQUIRE ABOUT THIS SETTLEMENT
This website is authorized by the Court, supervised by counsel for the Parties and controlled by Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, the Settlement Administrator approved by the Court. This is the only authorized website for this case.
Call
(833) 383-5268
Mail
Griffin v. Benefytt c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC PO Box 5324 New York, NY 10150-5324
Click here to safely and securely submit a Claim Form.
Important Dates
Claim Form Deadline
Monday, April 15, 2024
You must submit your Claim Form online no later than Monday, April 15, 2024, 11:59 PM ET or mail your completed paper Claim Form so that it is postmarked no later than April 15, 2024.
Opt-Out Deadline
Friday, March 1, 2024
You must complete and mail your request for exclusion so that it is postmarked no later than Friday March 1, 2024.
Objection Deadline
Friday, March 1, 2024
You must mail your objection(s) and/or notice of intent to appear at the Final Approval Hearing so that it is postmarked no later than Friday March 1, 2024.
Final Approval Hearing Date
Thursday, May 30, 2024
The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for Thursday May 30, 2024. Please check this Settlement website for updates.
