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Albert Fee Settlement
Court case: Robert Feeman v. Albert Corporation
Robert Feeman and Bradley Bailey sued Albert Corporation and Albert Cash, LLC in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, alleging Albert's Instant Transfer Fee on cash advances violated the Military Lending Act and the Truth in Lending Act. Albert denies wrongdoing but agreed to a $5,200,000 settlement fund. If you were an active-duty servicemember, or their spouse or eligible dependent, who paid an Instant Transfer Fee on an Albert Instant cash advance between December 1, 2024 and the date the court granted preliminary approval, you're covered automatically, and Simpluris mails your pro rata share with no claim form required.
Official eligibility wordingActive-duty servicemembers, or their spouse or eligible dependent, who received an Albert Instant advance and paid an Instant Transfer Fee between December 1, 2024 and December 12, 2025. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 17, 2026.
Key facts
- Who may qualify You may qualify if you are an active-duty servicemember, or the spouse or eligible dependent of one, and you received an Albert Instant cash advance and paid the Instant Transfer Fee between December 1, 2024 and the date the court granted preliminary approval. Excluded are Albert's own directors and affiliates, anyone who validly opts out by the deadline, and the judges assigned to the case along with their immediate families.
- Estimated payoutApproximately $30.00 for each eligible Albert Instant transaction
- Proof requiredNo
- What you needNothing to file. Simpluris identifies eligible class members from Albert's own records and mails a check automatically, no claim form, no proof of the fee, and no documentation needed. If you would rather not participate, you can send a written request for exclusion to Simpluris by the opt-out deadline.
- CourtUnited States District Court for the Central District of California
Important dates
How hard is this claim to file?
✅ You do not need to file — payment is automatic.
Watch out for
- The only official settlement site is mlasettlement.com, operated by Simpluris. Ignore any third party that contacts you claiming to process your payment or claiming you must file a claim.
- Opting out forfeits your settlement payment entirely — only worth considering if you believe you have individual claims against Albert worth significantly more than your share of the fund.
- The opt-out and objection deadline is April 25, 2026. Missing it locks you in — and locks out any separate lawsuit against Albert over these same claims.
- Payment amount is estimated at approximately $30.00 for each eligible Albert Instant transaction after attorney fees, costs, and service awards come out of the settlement fund. The actual per-person amount adjusts based on the final number of eligible transactions.
- The Final Approval Hearing is May 22, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. — payments go out after that date once the court signs off.
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
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Eligibility summary Quoted in the official eligibility wording above ↑
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Proof requirement
No
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Payment status
Payment pending
Final Approval Hearing: 5/22/2026 at 1:30 p.m.
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Estimated payout
Approximately $30.00 for each eligible Albert Instant transaction
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Administrator
Simpluris
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Court
United States District Court for the Central District of California
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Objection deadline
April 25, 2026
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Opt-out deadline
April 25, 2026
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Automatic refund
Yes — automatic, no claim needed
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Class period start
December 1, 2024
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Class period end
December 12, 2025
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Court case number
2:25-cv-03605-MWC-BFM
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No-claim explanation
Payments are automatic for all class members who do not opt out; no claim form submission is required to receive a check or electronic payment.
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Case name
Feeman, et al., v. Albert Corporation
Plaintiffs Robert Feeman and Bradley Bailey ("Plaintiffs") filed a class action lawsuit, Feeman, et al., v. Albert Corporation, 2:25-cv-03605-MWC-BFM (C.D. Cal.).
Where to act
No claim form is needed — Simpluris issues this refund automatically; confirm your eligibility and contact details on the official source.
No claim needed — payment is automatic
If you qualify, the settlement pays you automatically. There's nothing to file — just keep an eye on your mail or account around the payment date.
