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Lifewatch Refunds
Court case: Federal Trade Commission and State of Florida, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Legal Affairs v. Lifewatch Inc. and Evan Sirlin
Lifewatch advertised in-home medical alert devices as free, then billed customers monthly monitoring fees they never agreed to. The FTC secured a $25.3 million judgment and has sent multiple rounds of refund checks to affected consumers.
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. 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. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 17, 2026.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
You may qualify if you paid for a Lifewatch in-home medical alert device that was advertised as free, were charged monthly monitoring fees, and previously cashed a refund check from an earlier distribution round.
Official eligibility wording (read the exact text)
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 hard is this claim to file?
✅ You do not need to file — payment is automatic.
Watch out for
- The 90-day cashing window is a hard cutoff — the FTC notice warns this explicitly and twice.
- Scammers impersonate FTC refund programs. A legitimate FTC check arrives by mail and requires nothing from you — no fee, no bank login, no personal information beyond what is printed on the check.
- Only people who cashed prior round checks appear to be in scope for the current third round. If you never cashed a prior check, call 866-484-1466 to understand your status.
- This program has run multiple rounds already; additional rounds beyond this one are not guaranteed. Do not hold a check waiting for a larger payment later.
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.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
No claim form is needed — Analytics Consulting LLC issues this refund automatically; confirm your eligibility and contact details on the official source.
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1Check the official source to confirm you are within the eligible group — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
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2Make sure Analytics Consulting LLC has your current mailing address or payment details if the official source provides a way to update them.
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3No claim form is required for an automatic refund; you do not need to pay anyone or submit documents to receive it.
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4Watch 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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When will I get paid?
- Claims open
- Court approval
- Payments sent You are here
- Distribution complete
Payments have started going out. Timing varies by claim — use the official source for your individual payment status.
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- 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 LLC
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 LLC 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
How much can I get from the Lifewatch settlement?
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. The exact amount you may receive is decided by the settlement administrator based on your valid claim and is not guaranteed; a total settlement-fund figure is shared among all eligible claimants, not paid to each person.
What is the claim deadline?
No claim deadline applies to this record: the payment is issued automatically, without a claim form.
Do I need proof to claim?
The official settlement source does not specify what documentation a claim needs. Check the official claim form before filing.
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.
Do I need to file a claim to get a refund check?
No. This is an automatic refund program. The FTC mails checks directly to eligible consumers — there's nothing to submit.
How much will I receive?
It varies by round. Past distributions sent over $1.04 million to 27,809 people and more than $277,000 to 19,125 people. Individual amounts depend on which round you're included in.
What if I never cashed a previous refund check?
Eligibility is tied to having cashed a prior refund check from an earlier round. Check FTC.gov for updates on future distributions if you haven't received one yet.
How do I know this is legitimate?
The refunds come from the FTC (Federal Trade Commission), which prosecuted the case and obtained the court judgment. Official updates are posted on FTC.gov.
Where to act
There is no open public claim form for this record right now. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
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.
Not ready to file today? Track it free — we'll remind you before the deadline, and keep your claim details in one place.
Listed on the official settlement website (Analytics Consulting LLC).
Status history
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Disclaimer
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