Who is a Class Member
You are a member of the PF Changs Call Recording class action lawsuit “if you are a natural person who called a P.F Chang’s and/or Pei Wei Asian Diner toll-free telephone number during the period March 1, 2016 through September 20, 2017, while you were physically located in California and spoke with a representative.”
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Settlement Amount
- $2,728,000.00
Estimated Award
- $150 per call
Class members who submit a timely and valid Claim Form will receive approximately $150 per qualified call, but not more than $5,000 per qualified call, although the actual amount may be more or less than $150.
Proof of Purchase
- You will need to provide the phone number used to make or receive the call(s).
Claim Form
PF Changs Call Recording Settlement Notes
- Rabanal v. P.F. Changs Bistro Inc., et al.
- Case No. RG17851208
- Pending in the Superior Court for the State of California
In July 2018, plaintiff Geomar Rabani filed this class action lawsuit against PF Changs China Bistro alleging the company violated California law by recording telephone conversations without his and other consumers’ knowledge.
California law prohibits one party to a telephone call from intentionally recording the conversation without the knowledge or consent of the other. The specific law, Penal Code 632, is violated the moment the recording is made without the consent of all parties thereto, regardless of whether it is subsequently disclosed.
In Rabani’s case, he says he called one of PF Changs’ toll-free numbers while in California to inquire about his PF Changs gift cards and spoke with a PF Changs representative. During the call, the representative failed to disclose to Rabani that his phone conversation was being recorded or monitored.
PF Changs denies any liability or wrongdoing but agreed to a settlement to avoid the uncertainty and cost of further litigation and a trial. Complete details about the case and settlement are provided on the PF Changs Call Recording settlement website.
Class members who wish to object to or exclude themselves from the PF Changs Call Recording settlement must do so by October 5, 2018. Class members who wish to participate in the settlement must submit a claim form on or before October 5, 2018.
Important Dates
- 10/5/18: Claim Form Deadline
- 10/5/18: Objection or Exclusion Deadline
- 11/13/18: Final Hearing at 3:00 pm PT* (class members do not need to attend this hearing in order to receive a slice of the settlement pie).
*Settlement Class Members who wish to speak at the hearing should check www.PFChangsCallRecordingSettlement.com to confirm that the date or time of the Hearing has not been changed.
Contact Information
- Mail: P.F. Chang’s Call Recording Settlement Administrator, c/o KCC Class Action Services, PO Box 404000, Louisville, KY 40233-4000
- Phone: 1-888-564-2634
- Email: info@PFChangsCallRecordingSettlement.com
Class Counsel
- Eric A. Grover of Keller Grover LLP
- Scot Bernstein of Law Offices of Scot D. Bernstein APC
Settlement Website