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Palm Beach Tan $2.5M Unwanted Text Message Settlement
Court case: Hudson v. Palm Beach Tan, Inc. & Archer Malmo, Inc., Case No: 1:23-cv-00486-WO-JEP
If Palm Beach Tan marketing texts kept arriving after you told them to stop, this settlement sets aside cash for you. Filing a short claim form is the only way to get paid from the fund.
The Court has conditionally approved the following definition of a Settlement Class: “all persons within the Class Period sent a Palm Beach Tan Text Message after that phone number sent an inbound text message Stop Request.” (A Palm Beach Tan Text Message is a text message alleged to have marketed or advertised goods or services provided by PBT in the Action.) The Class Period covers the period from June 19, 2019, through July 5, 2026. Payout: Each Settlement Class Member who submits a Valid Claim Form is entitled to up to $1,500 per each Post-Stop Message as reflected in the text message data. Each Settlement Class Member will receive an equal amount per Post-Stop Message. Cash payment amounts will depend on the total number of Valid Claims filed by Settlement Class Members and the amount of money remaining in the fund after making the deductions listed above. No proof of purchase is required to file. Claim deadline: October 4, 2026. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on August 15, 2026.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
You are covered if, during the class period from June 19, 2019 through July 5, 2026, your phone number sent an inbound text message Stop Request and you were still sent a Palm Beach Tan marketing text afterward. Those later texts are what the settlement calls Post-Stop Messages.
Official eligibility wording (read the exact text)
The Court has conditionally approved the following definition of a Settlement Class: “all persons within the Class Period sent a Palm Beach Tan Text Message after that phone number sent an inbound text message Stop Request.” (A Palm Beach Tan Text Message is a text message alleged to have marketed or advertised goods or services provided by PBT in the Action.) The Class Period covers the period from June 19, 2019, through July 5, 2026.
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 No.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
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What the form asks
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- Everyone receives an equal amount per post-stop message, so the total claim count moves the payment.
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?
File directly with Hudson v. Palm Beach Tan, Inc. & Archer Malmo, Inc. Settlement Administrator via the official claim form before October 4, 2026.
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1File the claim on the official settlement site.
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2Let the administrator match your number against the text message data.
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When will I get paid?
- Claims open You are here
- Court approval
- Payments sent
- Distribution complete
Claims are still being accepted. Class-action payouts typically begin only after the claim deadline, final court approval, and any appeals.
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Common questions
Is the Palm Beach Tan $2.5M Unwanted Text Message settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Palm Beach Tan $2.5M Unwanted Text Message settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by Hudson v. Palm Beach Tan, Inc. & Archer Malmo, Inc. Settlement Administrator. File only through the official settlement website (www.hudsonclass.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on August 15, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
The Court has conditionally approved the following definition of a Settlement Class: “all persons within the Class Period sent a Palm Beach Tan Text Message after that phone number sent an inbound text message Stop Request.” (A Palm Beach Tan Text Message is a text message alleged to have marketed or advertised goods or services provided by PBT in the Action.) The Class Period covers the period from June 19, 2019, through July 5, 2026.
How much can I get from the Palm Beach Tan $2.5M Unwanted Text Message settlement?
Each Settlement Class Member who submits a Valid Claim Form is entitled to up to $1,500 per each Post-Stop Message as reflected in the text message data. Each Settlement Class Member will receive an equal amount per Post-Stop Message. Cash payment amounts will depend on the total number of Valid Claims filed by Settlement Class Members and the amount of money remaining in the fund after making the deductions listed above. 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?
The claim deadline is October 4, 2026. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: No. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
When will Palm Beach Tan $2.5M Unwanted Text Message Settlement pay out?
No payment stage is reported for this record yet. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Palm Beach Tan $2.5M Unwanted Text Message Settlement claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator, Hudson v. Palm Beach Tan, Inc. & Archer Malmo, Inc. Settlement Administrator. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
Not ready to file today? Track it free — we'll remind you 30, 14, 7, and 1 day before Oct 4, 2026, and keep your claim details in one place.
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Disclaimer
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