iBenefits Center

• Customers who have their HR benefits through the Mercer corporation can log on to the ibenefitcenter web site to access their insurance plan
• To register a new account on the Mercer ibenefits center, customers will need to log in with their last name, the last 4 digits of their Social Security Number, and their date of birth.
• The Mercer benefits web site is open to employees, former employees, and retired workers of companies who manage their HR with Mercer.

The Mercer benefits web site does contain health and financial information about employees, so any unauthorized access may be punishable by local laws. Users who have forgotten their Mercer username and password can log in with their Social Security number and their date of birth.

iBenefits Center Comments

• Mercer recommends using Microsoft Internet Explorer 8, 9, 10 or 11, Firefox, Chrome, or Safari 5, 6 or 7 browser to best access the benefits web site
• Mercer HR services have innovative programs like Mercer Health Advantage and Mercer Marketplace that help keep employees as healthy as possible, and help them get the most cost-effective healthcare coverage for their specific needs
• Mercer BenefitsCentral is a personalized dashboard that easily shows employees how making changes in their insurance coverage will impact their paycheck, and what financial impact their health selections have on everyday life

More info about Mercer

• Mercer has over 20,000 employees with locations in 40+ countries and operations in more than 130 countries
• Any questions in regards to the iBenefits Centers can be directed to 212 345 7000
• 1166 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036

Mercer was founded in 1945 and is the world’s largest human resources consulting firm. Mercer helps their clients with overall HR needs, as well as balance sheet risk management and post acquisition integration between two companies.

Primary References

1. www.ibenefitcenter.com

Home Depot Order Status

• Check the status of a Home Depot purchase online with the order number
• Please note the order number can be found in the confirmation email received from Home Depot
• The order number will be 9 digits long plus one letter and will look similar to W123456789

Those who want to check the status of a Home Depot purchase made in store will need the order number and the phone number provided at the time of purchase.  The Home Depot Order Status service is free to use and customers will need the email address they used when ordering online.  The check order status online also allows customers to enter their email address to receive promotional news from the Home Depot along with a$5 off coupon.

Home Depot Order Status Comments

• People living in the states of Hawaii or Alaska should allow up to an additional 5 days for delivery
• Home Depot does offer 1 day express shipping but at a hefty fee
• Curbside truck shipping is available for larger products and it includes delivery to receiving area/dock for Businesses or curbside for Residential orders

Any questions in regards to the Home Depot Order Status service can be directed to 1-800-466-3337.  Other popular numbers associated with Home Depot purchases include:

• HomeDepot.com Major Appliances 1-877-946-9843
• Product Recalls 1-800-638-2772 (SPSC Hotline)
• Feedback related to the Home Depot web page 1-800-435-4654

Those who are looking to cancel a Home Depot order will have to click on the “cancel order” link in order to cancel the order… please note this method only works on Buy Online or Pick Up in Store orders…. those seeking to cancel any other order should call the Home Depot customer support team at 800-466-3337 or make contact with the team using the live chat, or email service (please note the live chat service is not available 24 hours a day 7 days a week).

Primary References

1. www.homedepot.com/orderstatus

Save A Lot Company Store

• The Save A Lot company store gives employees the chance to purchase Save A Lot Branded items like mugs and shirts, as well as Save A Lot uniform pieces and freezer wear
• All Save A Lot uniform orders must be processed online (meaning there is no way to order a uniform piece in a Save A Lot store)
• Any Save A Lot new hire will have their uniform paid for by corporate, while current employees ordering new uniform pieces will have the charge come out of their Save A Lot paycheck

The Save A Lot employee store is the online resource for purchasing Save A Lot uniforms at the best price. If a Save A Lot uniform piece order is placed before 1 p.m. CT, it will be shipped the same day, and should be at the Save A Lot store within 2 days. There are no shipping or handling charges on a Save A Lot uniform purchase.

SaveALotCompanyStore.com comments

• Save A Lot managers can purchase items for their store like a Save A Lot clock or advertising balloons
• Employees who work in a freezer at Save A Lot can purchase their Iron-Tuff Polar Freezer Jacket and Herringbone Grip Freezer Gloves for daily use
• Employees can return Save A Lot uniform items purchased within 30 days (if they are unused) but there will be a 10% restocking fee applied
• This store cannot be used by Big Lots employees

What Save A Lot Uniform Packages Are Available Through The Company Store?

Save A Lot store manager package comes with 5 Save A Lot polo shirts and a vest, while the Save A Lot store associate and Save A Lot meat cutter uniform package each have two polo shirts and a vest. Save A Lot employees can also purchase a Save A Lot carabiner or Save A Lot name tag magnetic backs.

To contact Save A Lot about the company store:

• (952) 278-7831
• Email: savealotsupport@impactgroup.us

Primary References

1. www.savealotcompanystore.com

Macy’s Activate

• Visit Macys “Active” section for a special 25% off Nike products offer that can be used on over 6,500 items like clothing, shoes, Nike bags, Nike wearable fitness tech and more
• Macy’s web site offer free shipping with a $99 purchase, and free returns by mail as long as the item is in good condition
• New Macy’s customers can sign up for Macy’s text or e-mail club and receive 15% off of their first purchase of $100 or more (not including the Macy’s 25% off Nike promotion)

Customers shopping for new athletic or workout wear can take advantage of Macy’s special Nike promotion with 25% off of almost any Nike item that Macy’s sells. Macy’s Active section also includes some of the other top names in fitness and sports like Adidas, Finish Line, Fitbit, Polo Sport, Puma Sports, North Face, and Under Armour. Macy’s also has an “active style guide” that’s frequently updated to show the latest trends and most popular items in active wear.

Macys.com/active Comments

• The summer workout section on Macy’s active web site shows off some of the best breathable fabrics and moisture wicking material, plus athletic sunglasses from Oakley, Maui Jim, Revo and SPY
• The coupons cannot be combined with any other promotional offer
• Macy’s employees are allowed to sign up for this promotional offer
• Other popular brands included in the Macy’s Active offer include the NorthFace, Polo Sport, Nike (the Nike Men’s Hangtag Swoosh T-Shirt looks extra sharp when working out), Puma,

To sign up for Macy’s e-mails or texts:

Text the word “coupon” to 62297 to be enrolled in Macy’s text messages and receive the latest news on their upcoming promotions (like the upcoming 5 Day Wardrobe Sale where customers get an extra 25% off when then spend $75 on a single Macy’s order). To unsubscribe from Macy’s texts, text the word “stop” to 62297 or make contact with a Macy’s customer service agent at 1 (800) 289-6229.

Primary References

1. www.macys.com/active

Fortiva Card Servicing

• Customers who have a credit card through Fortiva Financial services can log on to make a payment towards their account
• Applicants can check the status of a Fortiva credit card application by calling 1-800-443-1305
• Payment on a Fortiva credit card can be made by phone, mail, online, through Western Union or through any financial institution (an Automatic Payment Plan is is withdrawn directly out of a checking account)

New applicants for a Fortiva card will receive their card within two weeks of being approved. Once the card is received in the mail, customers can call the number on the back of the card if they want to add an authorized user to their Fortiva card.

Fortiva Card Servicing Comments

• Once a Fortiva card is received, customers can activate it online to have access to viewing all transactions, reviewing payment history, seeing the current balance, and even adding multiple bank accounts as payment options
• An online account services password with Fortiva never expires, and only needs to be reset if the customer requests

The cutoff time to make a Fortiva payment online is 5 p.m. Eastern time on the day of the due date. Payments submitted before this time will not be considered late, but payments sent in after 5 p.m. will be late. Payments mailed in to Fortiva should be sent to Fortiva MasterCard Credit Card, PO Box 790156, St. Louis, MO 63179-0156.

More info about Fortiva

Fortiva is a national loan and credit card company that has over 20 years of loan underwriting experience and has funded more than $25 billion in “less than prime” loans. Fortiva offers a popular “Second Look” financing option that is a loan with longer terms and lower payments than normal lending options, a great choice for people that may have less than perfect credit or a lower credit score.

To contact Fortiva Financial:

• 800-710-2961
• P.O.Box 10555, Atlanta, GA 30348-5555

Primary References

1. www.fortivacardservicing.com

Citizens TCPA Settlement

• Obtain more details about the class action lawsuit entitled Linda Sanders v. RBS Citizens, N.A. which is case number 3:13-cv-03136 BAS
• The Citizens TCPA settlement lawsuit is being heard in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California
• Class members claim that Citizens bank rudely violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act by calling customers without their consent via a automatic telephone dialing system or artificial or pre-recorded voice system

The Citizens TCPA Settlement provides $4,551,267.50 in benefits to class members who file valid claim forms (it is estimated that around 1 million people will be able to file claims in the lawsuit).  Citizens denies any actions of wrong doing but has agreed to settle in order to avoid a trial by fire that could cost millions.  Claims forms are due by October 27, 2016 and can be filed online or via US mail.  The Claims Administrator will attempt to pay all claims within 30 to 45 days of the date the Order becomes final.

Citizens TCPA Settlement

• A bothersome fairness hearing will be held on or around January 23, 2017 (don’t worry class members are not required to attend this annoying hearing in order to receive a slice of the 4 million dollar settlement pie)
• Douglas J. Campion, Ronald A. Marron, and Alexis Wood has been assigned to represent all class members
• Any questions about the case can be directed to the Citizens TCPA Settlement attorneys via email at info@consumersadvocates.com or CitizensSettlement@djcampion.com
• It is estimated that the lawyers represented the class members will seek 25% of the settlement pie
• The fairness hearing will be heard before the Honorable Cynthia Bashant

Those who elect to file a claim by mail should send it to: Citizens TCPA Settlement c/o KCC Settlement Administrator P.O. Box 30232 College Station, TX 77842-3232.  Any questions about the Citizens TCPA settlement can be directed to 1-855-581-1283 (this number can also be used to request a claim form via US Mail).

Primary References

1. File Claim in Citizens TCPA lawsuit
2. www.citizenstcpasettlement.com

np7b56

• Those lucky enough to receive a pre approved offer from Credit One can apply for a credit card online in less than 2 minutes
• Please have the approval code on hand
• Please note the approval code can be found towards the top of the credit card offer from Credit One Bank that was received in the mail

The np7b56 is a pre approved offer but those who did not receive a mailing can still apply (the odds of approval are much better for those who received a promotional offer however).  The applicant has the chance to pick a variety of card designs to include a beach setting, a picture of the United States flag, leopard print (marketed mostly to young girls), fish, and of course everyone’s favorite a picture of a puppy.

Credit One Bank Card Comments

• Designed for those with less than perfect credit
• Will help improve a credit score but comes with hefty fees
• Credit One Bank is a proud member FDIC
• Those who have already submitted an np7b56 Credit One card application can go  here to check the status
• Those who have not received a credit card offer from Credit One Bank can still apply online  here

Credit One Bank NA

• Sin City (aka Las Vegas) based bank
• Makes most of their dough (aka money) from high APR credit cards with hefty fees
• These cards do work to improve a customer credit score when on time payments are made

Credit One employees right around 500 people and are headquartered at 585 Pilot Road, Las Vegas, Nevada.  The firm was actually founded in California (under the strange name First National Bank of Marin) but relocated to Nevada due to business and tax reasons.  The bank is not a publically traded company and total assets around 200 million US Dollars.

Primary References

1. www.np7b56.com

Penn Survey

• Take a short survey in regards to a visit to the Keystone State (aka Pennsylvania)
• The survey will take less than 5 minutes to complete and the state will supposedly send the survey taker 5 bucks
• A five digit survey password will be required in order to start the process

Please note HectaMedia.com has not actually taken part in the Penn Survey so cannot confirm if the customer will actually receive 5 bucks and by no means should the individual provide and personal financial information to Penn Survey.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

• One of the 13 founding states and stands for Virtue, Liberty and Independence
• Is bordered by Delaware to the southeast, Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, Lake Erie and the Canadian province of Ontario to the northwest, New York to the north, and New Jersey to the east
• Popular cities include the City of Brotherly Love (aka Philadelphia) and the capital Harrisburg

Pennsylvania is the 6th most popular state and has a total area of just over 46,000 square miles.  The state is home to numerous professional sport teams to include the Phillies (major league baseball), Pirates (baseball), 76ers (basketball), and the Flyers (Ice Hockey).

The Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex can be found at 501 N 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA 17120 and reached by phone by calling (717) 787-2500 (users are more than welcome to call this number in regards to obtaining information about the Penn Survey).

Primary References

1. www.pennsurvey.com

Boudin Feedback

• Take a short survey related to eating out at a Boudin Restaurant location
• Customers who complete the survey in full will receive a $5 off coupon via email
• Please be sure to use a valid email address when taking the survey as the coupon will be sent to that email

The Boudin Feedback survey should take between 9 to 12 minutes to complete and all feedback will be used to increase the quality of the food and service at the given Boudin Restaurant location.  All survey answers will be held confidential and the customer’s information (i.e. name, email address) will not be shared with any Boudin Restaurant employees.

BoudinFeedback.com Comments

• A great way to provide feedback while earning a nice $5 off coupon
• Please allow up to 5 days for the $5 voucher to arrive via email
• Towards the end of the Boudin Feedback survey customers will be asked to provide their name to put on the voucher and a valid email address to send it to
• If the email does not arrive in 5 days please be sure to check all junk email folders
• The first set of questions is for classification purposes only, so that we may group respondents into like categories
• The survey is powered by Technomic Inc with permission and authorization from Boudin Restaurants
• Those who fail to provide an email address will NOT receive the Boudin $5 off coupon

Before the customers encounters any Boudin Feedback survey questions they will be asked to provide their age, sex, ethnic background (i.e. Asian, White, Black, and the state in which they reside.  Those who do not quality for the survey (most likely based on the state in which they live) will see the following statement: End of interview. Unfortunately, based on your responses you do not qualify for this survey. Thank you for your participation.

Primary References

1. www.boudinfeedback.com

Talk To Food Lion $500 free groceries

• Food Lion is willing to give away ten gift cards valued at $500 in associated with the Talk To Food Lion survey
• All feedback will help improve the service and quality of the products at the given Food Lion
• In order to start the survey customers must provide the unique PIN number which can be found at the bottom of the Food Lion receipt

The Talk To Food Lion $500 free groceries survey is operated by Medallia (a customer survey firm), promoted by Ipsos-Insight, LLC, and sponsored by Food Lion.  The survey MUST be completed within 5 days of the visit and 10 gift cards will be given away every quarter.  Customers will receive a unique PIN number each time they visit a participating Food Lion store and it does not appear that customers are limited in the amount of times they can enter (corrected see third bullet below).

Taktofoodlion.com Sweepstakes Comments

• No purchase is required in order to enter
• Employees of Medallia, Ipsos-Insight, LLC, and Food Lion are not allowed to win gift cards
• Contestants looking for a list of previous winners or a copy of the official rules can write to: Ipsos, 222 S Riverside Plaza, Incentives Department, Sweepstakes 1504042101, Suite 350, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
• Only one entry per person per week, regardless of entry method
• Ten winners will be selected each quarter and gift cards are limited to one per household
• The amount of money spent at Food Lion will not increase the odds of winning
• Food Lion gift cards associated with this survey promotion cannot be redeemed for cash and can only be used at Food Lion
• Winners will have 10 days to claim their $500 Food Lion gift card

To enter the Talk To Food Lion $500 free groceries survey sweepstakes via mail please write to: Ipsos, Inc., c/o Ipsos-Reid, 222 S Riverside Plaza, Incentives Department, Sweepstakes 1504042101, Suite 350, Chicago, IL 60606, USA… please include a 3 x 5 index card with the contestants name, address, phone number, date of birth, and email address.

Primary References

1. www.talktofoodlion.com $500 free groceries

Poke Master Coins

• Free to use and Pokecoins will be generated within minutes of requesting (or so were told)
• Works with both the iOS & Android devices
• The creators of the service managed to somehow reverse engineer the Pokemon Go private api

The Poke Master Coins program enforces customers to only redeem coins every 24 hours in order to prevent the servers from shutting down and make it fair for all gamers.  Pokecoins range from 100 to 14,500 and gamers must provide a username in order to claim the coins.

Pokemastercoins.com Comments

• A must download for all Pokemon Go fan boys
• In order to prevent robo entires gamers will be asked to complete a short promotional offer (i.e. survey) in order to unlock Poke Master Coins
• A contact form or phone number could not be found for the service

What people are saying about Pokemastercoins.com?

• “Wow i cant believe this really worked, I was hanging out at a Pokestop and someone told me about this site… it really works.” – Evie Cartwright, New York City The Bronx
• “Had to download a free app but after I downloaded and ran it the coins came to my account about 15 minutes later.” – Luca Lloyd, location unknown.

Primary References

1. www.pokemastercoins.com

MyPKS

• The MyPks web site is designed for employees who work at a Six Flag owned theme park to manage their HR related tasks like requesting time off, viewing old Six Flags paychecks, finding insurance benefit information and more
• Any information found on the MyPks web site is considered confidential and for Six Flags employees only (meaning unauthorized access may be punishable by law)
• If a Six Flags employee has forgotten their login information for MyPks, they will need to have a HR representative reset their password

To log in to MyPks, Six Flags employees just need to enter their employee badge ID number and their date of birth. Information found on MyPks should be considered to be as updated as possible, and would be the same information that any Six Flags manager would have access to. Employees can also find Six Flags W2 forms when tax season rolls around, and can print these as soon as March 1 of each year.  Please contact the Six Flags Entertainment Corporation for all questions regarding the MyPKS program service.

More about Six Flags Parks

Six Flags opened in August of 1961 with a theme park in Arlington, Texas. Today, Six Flags has 18 parks across the United States, and serves nearly 30 million guests each year. Six Flags is famous for their commercials that feature unofficial mascot “Mr. Six,” and old man dressed in a tuxedo.  The newest Six Flags theme park is “Six Flags Fiesta Texas,” which opened in 1992 in San Antonio, Texas.

• The current Six Flags headquarters are in Grand Prairie, Texas
• The name Six Flags refers to the six flags that have ruled or flown over Texas: France, Spain, the Republic of Texas, Mexico, the United States, and the Confederate States of America

Primary References

1. www.mypks.com

Ralph’s Credit Card

• Those who like free groceries should check out the Ralph’s Plus Visa Card
• The card is issued by US Bank and allows members to earn free groceries at an alarming rate
• For every 1000 points earned the member will earn $5 in free groceries

The Ralph’s credit card requires the customer’s account to be open and in good standing in order to earn and redeem valuable rewards and benefits.  The creditor and issuer of the Ralph’s rewards plus Visa Card is U.S. Bank National Association, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc.  In order to apply for the card the applicant must be a legal resident of the United States and 18 years of age or older.

Customers who already have a Ralph’s credit card should sign up for an account online in order to take advantage of the following benefits:

• The ability to check balances, transactions and account statements online from the comfort of a home computer
• Enroll in Online Statements
• Set up account alerts (i.e. set up an alert when payments are due)
• Set up recurring payments with the Ralph’s credit card AutoPay service (customers are also allowed to make one time payment as well)
• Use your Web-enabled mobile device to view an account (works with Android and IOS smart phone)
• Check out pending Rewards Points

How does one go about earning points when using the Ralph’s credit card?  For every one dollar spent the card holder will earn 1 reward point… for every one dollar spent at the Kroger family of stores the card holder will earn 2 points.  PLUS the card holder will earn a whooping 3 reward points for every dollar spent on Kroger family of quality brands when using the Ralph’s credit card.  This card is a must for anyone who shops at Kroger on a somewhat frequent basis.  The Ralph’s credit card can be used anywhere Visa is accepted and membership also includes 24-hour auto insurance coverage-at no additional cost-for damage due to collision or theft.

Primary References

1. www.ralphscreditcard.com

Rate HD Shops

• Customers who have stopped at a Haagen Dazs ice cream shop can take a survey about their experience and be entered to win $500
• Three lucky Haagen Dazs survey takers will win $500 every single week (chosen from all eligible Haagen Dazs survey entrants)
• Customers can take the Haagen Dazs survey one time per day

After getting a delicious ice cream treat (like their famous Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream), customer can take a Haagen Dazs satisfaction survey and have their name in sweepstakes to win $500 cash as a thank you for their time. It is possible to enter to win the $500 from Haagen Dazs without making a purchase in an ice cream shop by writing the phrase “Please enter me in the Empathica Daily Sweepstakes for a chance to win one Daily Prize” and mailing it to c/o Haagen Dazs 511 Avenue of the Americas, #40 New York, NY 10011.

Rate HD Shops Comments

• An excellenet way to provide feedback to Haagen Dazs
• All feedback will be kept under lock and key (i.e. will not be shared with other firms)
• Winners of the Haagen Dazs $500 will be contacted within 10 days of their name being chosen, and will have 4 days to respond or they will risk forfeiting their prize

How are winners chosen in the Haagen Dazs $500 sweepstakes?

Haagen Dazs will randomly choose three winners each week from all eligible entries. Customers of any age can take the Haagen Dazs survey, but only customers who are at least 18 years of age and who are legal residents of the United States or Canada can be entered to win the $500.

To contact a representative of the Haagen Dazs survey contest:

• Empathica Inc., 2121 Argentia Rd., Suite 200, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5N 2X4

Primary References

1. www.ratehdshops.com

Food Network Lucky Star

• Enter the promotion between 8/22/16 through 9/15/16
• The Food Network Star Kids show can be seen on the Food Network on Mondays at 8 pm ET
• Look for the special code word during each episode

In order to enter the Food Network Lucky Star the contestant must be 21 years of age or older and a legal resident of the US (the contestant is not required to like the Food Network).

There will be a total of 4 entry periods during the course of the promotion and each grand prize will be presented as a check for $10,000.

Employees of the Food Network are NOT allowed to enter and There is a limit of one (1) entry, per person, regardless of email address used, per entry period.

Only one grand prize is allowed per contestant and the odds of winning will depend on how many people enter the Food Network Luck Star promotion.  All winnings are subject to state and local taxes.

Primary References

1. www.foodnetwork.com/luckystar

Cash Unclaimed

• Cash Unclaimed is an online resource that searches financial records from all 50 states to track down unclaimed money from utility payment, insurance payouts, and a number of other venues (one of the biggest being inheritances that family members never knew about)
• The Cash Unclaimed database searches both state and federal unclaimed money databases into one easily searchable location and has found money for millions of people (over 300 million claims are available to see at any given time)
• Cash Unclaimed does not charge a percentage of the money (or a finding fee) like some other web sites, but just a small paid fee for full access to missing money listings

Cash Unclaimed is the largest private unclaimed money finding web site in America. Cash Unclaimed is not affiliated with a government agency, which means that multiple sources can be searched at once. To get full access to all databases and records from Cash Unclaimed, members will need to have a paid account. Once a match is made, Cash Unclaimed gives users specific instructions for getting their missing money quickly and easily.

Cash Unclaimed Comments

• A free search on Cash Unclaimed just provides the total dollar amount of the found money, plus what government agency is reporting it
• This does not guarantee that found money is the property of a specific person (as it could be someone with the same name)

How are the funds on Cash Unclaimed missing?

Money becomes unclaimed through several scenarios, like moving and forgetting to notify a company (missing out on a security deposit), or opening an account years ago that’s been forgotten about. Not cashing a check from a health insurance company or a dividend check on a stock purchase could also make money unclaimed.

To contact Cash Unclaimed:

• 19881 Brookhurst Street. Suite C 285, Huntington Beach, CA 92646
• (714) 716-5051

Primary References

1. www.cashunclaimed.com

Hoyt FCRA Settlement

• Obtain more information about the class action lawsuit entitled Watkins, et al. v. HireRight Inc., which is case number 3:13cv1432-BAS-BLM
• Class members are required to file a claim by Aug. 9, 2016 in order to receive any type of benefit that may arise due to the terms of the settlement
• The case is under review in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California

The Hoyt FCRA Settlement revolves around claims that HireRight “routinely and systematically” included information on background checks that hurt the applicants eligibility for employment without providing a “full” copy to the consumer which is in violation of federal law or so the class members claim.

There will be a total of 3 different class groups associated with the HireRight FCRA Class Action Lawsuit:

• Two Year Claims – “All individuals in the Settlement Class for whom HireRight’s records indicate that the request was made on or after May 23, 2011 and for whom HireRight’s records do not indicate the scope of the request”
• Two Year Available Request Claims – “All individuals in the Settlement Class for whom HireRight’s records indicate that the request was made on or after May 23, 2011 and that the request was for ‘all reports,’ ‘full file,’ or ‘the last 3 years’”
• Five Year Claims – “All individuals in the Settlement Class for whom HireRight’s records indicate that the request was made between May 23, 2008 and May 23, 2011”

Class members who file timely claims may receive up to $200 in a settlement payment (please note that this is the max amount and the settlement payment could be lower depending on how many people file claims in the lawsuit).  A settlement fairness hearing will take place on or around 9/19/16 and all class members who file claims will be represented by Nichols “the surgeon” Kaster.  HireRight has hired Jennifer L. Mora and William J. Simmons to represent their interest.

Primary References

1. www.hoytfcrasettlement.com

Happy Star Reviews

• Provide feedback in regards to chowing down on a Thick Burger (or any menu item) at Carl’s Jr. or Hardee’s
• In return for the feedback the customer will receive an entry into a sweepstakes where they could win a $500 that can be used at any Carl’s Jr. or Hardee’s
• All survey responses will be kept strictly confidential and the customer’s information will not be shared with the employees that served them

The Happy Star Reviews survey should take normal people less than 4 minutes to complete and guest are only allowed to take one survey per day regardless of how many times they visit Carl’s Jr. or Hardee’s.  The odds of winnings a gift card associated with the Happy Star Review Sweepstakes depend on the amount of contestants who enter (please note a purchase is not required to enter and making a purchase will not increase ones odds of winning).  In order to start the Hardee’s $500 gift card survey sweepstakes the customer will need the 7 digit store number which is located in the top right hand corner of the receipt.

HappyStarReviews.com Comments

• The $500 gift card cannot be traded in for cash or any other prizes
• The sweepstakes is open to all legal residents of the US who are 18 years of age or older
• Carl’s Jr. or Hardee’s employees are NOT allowed to enter the promotion
• The $500 gift card winner will have 14 days (aka 2 weeks) to claim the prize
• The prize draw will take place on or around the 15th day of the month
• The gift card can be used at any Carl’s Jr. or Hardee’s in the United States (smart customers will use the gift card to buy Thick Burgers)
• To enter without purchase please email HappyStarReviews@ckr.com with a subject line stating “Happy Star Review Sweepstakes Entry”
• When entering via email please include the contestants name, address, DOB, and phone number in the body of the email

The sponsor of the Happy Star Reviews promotion is listed as Carl’s Jr. Restaurants LLC and Hardee’s Restaurants LLC, who are headquartered at 1325 North Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92801-1202.  What are the best menu items Hardee’s or Carl’s Jr?… The 1/2 POUND Bacon Thick Burger (ideal for bacon lovers), 1/3 pound Midnight Moonshine Burger, and the Hand Breaded Chicken Tenders.

Primary References

1. www.HappyStarReviews.com

Tell Kidd Valley

• Guests of Kidd Valley Hamburgers and Shakes can take a survey about their dining experience and be entered to win a Kidd Valley gift card
• To get started taking the Kidd Valley guest satisfaction survey, customers will start by choosing the Kidd Valley location they visited (like University, Aurora, Bellevue, Green Lake, Kenmore, Kirkland, and Renton)
• The Kidd Valley survey should only take less than 5 minutes to finish, and asks about 10 questions

To open the Kidd Valley customer survey, guests will need to enter the 10 digit survey code that appears on their Kidd Valley receipt. Once customers finish the Kidd Valley survey, they will be asked to enter their personal information (like their name and phone number) so they can be entered to win a $50 Kidd Valley gift card. A new $50 winner is chosen every month from the previous month’s eligible entries.

Tell Kidd Valley Comments

• To enter the Kidd Valley $50 gift card survey sweepstakes, entrants must be at least 18 years old, and must be a legal US resident at the time of their entry
• Customers can enter to win the $50 Kidd Valley card without making a purchase and getting a receipt by sending their name and address and telephone number on a 3 x 5 card and mailing it to the Kidd Valley headquarters located in Seattle
• All feedback will be held 100% confidential

More info about Kidd Valley Hamburgers

Kidd Valley opened their first restaurant location in the year 1975, and designed their theme off of “Camp Kid,” which was a logging camp situated at the base of Mount St. Helens. There was a general store nearby that camp that sold fresh made hamburgers and milkshakes, and founder John Morris set out to replicate that experience. John Morris sold Kidd Valley restaurants to Ivar’s in 1989.

To contact Kidd Valley about their customer survey

• Kidd Valley, 1001 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98104
• (206) 587-2500

Primary references

1. www.tellkiddvalley.com

Washer Settlement

• Whirlpool Corporation and Sears Roebuck and Co. are the target of a class action lawsuit in regards to certain front-loading washing machines they sold
• Anyone who bought a Whirlpool, Kenmore or Maytag front-loading washing machine that was manufactured between 2001 and 2010 will want to file a claim in this case
• Class members contend that these front-loading washing machines

The Washer Settlement class members claim the machines in question did not adequately self-clean after a wash cycle, leaving laundry residue that can result in a buildup of mold or mildew.  The court has approved a settlement of   Any class members who are not happy with the proposed settlement can file an objection by mail (please mail the objection to: Clerk of the Court, Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse, 801 West Superior Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44113).

Class members who qualify for a settlement can choose from the following:

• A $50 cash payment (available only to certain Class Members who experienced a mold or odor problem within five years of purchase);
• A cash rebate of either 20 percent or five percent off the retail purchase price of a new washing machine or dryer; or
• Reimbursement of up to $500 for out-of-pocket expense for repairs or replacements due to a mold or odor problem

Those Washer Settlement class members who fail to file a claim by October 11, 2016 will not be eligible to file a claim for benefits at a later date.  All class members who file timely claims will be represented by Jonathan Selbin, James Rosemergy, and Steven Schwartz… class members will not have to pay for these lawyers as they will instead take a percent of the settlement pot.

Primary References

1. www.washersettlement.com