Who is a Class Member
The Big 5 Stores Bearpaw Hiking Boots Class Action Settlement includes “all persons who purchased Bearpaw Lassen WP men’s and women’s hiking boots from a Big 5 Sporting Goods store in California between January 25, 2012 through October 20, 2017.”
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Estimated Award
- $5 Cash or $7.50 Voucher
Class members who submit a valid and timely claim form can choose to receive either:
- $5 Cash (proof of purchase required) ; or
- $7.50 Merchandise Voucher that can be used in-store at any Big 5 Sporting Goods location in California (cannot be used online)
Each class member may receive only one cash award or one merchandise voucher.
Proof of Purchase
- To receive a cash award, you must submit proof showing you purchased Bearpaw Lassen WP men’s or women’s hiking boots at a Big 5 Sporting Goods store in California. You do not need to submit proof of purchase to receive a merchandise voucher.
Claim Form
Big 5 Stores Bearpaw Hiking Boots Settlement Notes
- Jason Carmody v. Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp., et al.
- Case No. 37-2016-0002469-CU-BT-CTL
- Pending in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Diego
This class action lawsuit arises from allegations that Big 5 Sporting Goods misrepresented the waterproof nature of Bearpaw Lassen WP hiking boots. Plaintiff Jason Carmody brought the complaint in January 2016, asserting Big 5 violated California’s Unfair Competition Law and California’s False Advertising Laws.
Big 5 but agreed to settle the case for the purpose of avoiding prolonged litigation and the uncertainty of a trial.
The Frequently Asked Questions section on the settlement website further summarizes the terms of the settlement and how Class Members can file a claim. Complete details are provided in the Settlement Agreement. The Settlement Agreement and other related documents are available on the Big 5 Stores Bearpaw Hiking Boots Settlement website.
Class members who wish to excludes themselves or object to the terms of the Big 5 Stores Bearpaw Hiking Boots Settlement must do so by April 18 2018. Class members who wish to submit a claim must do so by May 3, 2018.
Important Dates
- 5/3/18: Claim Form Deadline
- 4/18/18: Objection or Exclusion Deadline
- 6/1/18: Final Hearing at 9:00 am 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.BPLassenSettlement.com to confirm that the date or time of the Hearing has not been changed.
Contact Information
- Mail: Carmody v. Big 5 Settlement Administrator, PO Box 404041, Louisville, KY 40233-4041
- Phone: 1-866-863-8937
Class Counsel
- Mark Potter of Law Offices of Mark Potter
- Will Lemkul of Morris Sullivan & Lemkul LLP
Settlement Website