Lifewatch Refunds
Consumers who paid for in-home medical alert devices from Lifewatch that were advertised as free, charged monthly monitoring fees, and who cashed prior refund checks
Multiple rounds: initial $669,195 (December 2021), second round over $1.04 million to 27,809 people (September 2023), third round 19,125 checks totaling more than $277,000. Financial judgment of $25.3 million against Lifewatch and Sirlin.
Official site: www.ftc.gov
Who may qualify
Consumers who paid for in-home medical alert devices from Lifewatch that were advertised as free, charged monthly monitoring fees, and who cashed prior refund checks
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Unknown.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
No claim form is needed — Analytics Consulting issues this refund automatically; confirm your eligibility and contact details on the official source.
- Check the official source to confirm you are within the eligible group — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
- Make sure Analytics Consulting has your current mailing address or payment details if the official source provides a way to update them.
- No claim form is required for an automatic refund; you do not need to pay anyone or submit documents to receive it.
- Watch the payment status on this record and on the official source — payments begin only after the court or program process concludes.
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How we verified this record
- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Court case the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
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Eligibility summary
Consumers who paid for in-home medical alert devices from Lifewatch that were advertised as free, charged monthly monitoring fees, and who cashed prior refund checks
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Payment status
Payments started
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Estimated payout
Multiple rounds: initial $669,195 (December 2021), second round over $1.04 million to 27,809 people (September 2023), third round 19,125 checks totaling more than $277,000. Financial judgment of $25.3 million against Lifewatch and Sirlin.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Administrator
Analytics Consulting
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Automatic refund
Yes — automatic, no claim needed
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
If the agency obtains a reliable list of eligible recipients, then the agency mails checks or sends electronic payments directly to them.
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Court case number
1:15-cv-05781
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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No-claim explanation
FTC identifies eligible consumers from its records and mails checks directly; no claim form required
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
If the agency obtains a reliable list of eligible recipients, then the agency mails checks or sends electronic payments directly to them.
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Case name
Federal Trade Commission and State of Florida, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Legal Affairs v. Lifewatch Inc. and Evan Sirlin
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Common questions
Is the Lifewatch settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Lifewatch settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by Analytics Consulting under case 1:15-cv-05781 in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division. File only through the official settlement website (www.ftc.gov); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 17, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Consumers who paid for in-home medical alert devices from Lifewatch that were advertised as free, charged monthly monitoring fees, and who cashed prior refund checks
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: Unknown. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Payments started. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Lifewatch Refunds pay out?
Current payment status: Payments started. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Lifewatch Refunds claim form?
No claim form is needed — FTC identifies eligible consumers from its records and mails checks directly; no claim form required Never pay a fee to claim a settlement payment.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
FTC identifies eligible consumers from its records and mails checks directly; no claim form required
Listed on the official settlement website (Analytics Consulting).
Disclaimer
This service summarizes publicly available settlement information and links to official settlement sources. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not submit claims on your behalf, and do not determine eligibility or payout approval. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.
Change log
- June 17, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.
- June 17, 2026 — Verified field details updated from an official source.