After years of fighting for justice and a verdict being reached in 2014, the conclusion of the Scharfstein v. BP West Coast Products, LLC case has been reached and payments to customers are going out. Over two million consumers who were overcharged on their debit cards when buying BP gasoline will now be receiving their deserved compensation.
What was the lawsuit against BP West Coast products?
Scharfstein v. BP West Coast Products et al. (Illegal Debit Card Fees) A class-action lawsuit charged BP with violating the Oregon Unlawful Trade Practices Act at ARCO gas stations and AM-PM Minimarkets in Oregon.
Where did the money from the BP lawsuit come from?
Some weren’t sure what they’d done to receive the money or what to do if they didn’t get their checks. The money came from a class-action judgment against BP in a case titled Scharfstein v. BP West Coast Products. That company owns the Arco gas station chain and the affiliated am/pm convenience stores.
Are BP settlement checks a scam?
The nonprofit organization Oregon Consumer Justice, in partnership with Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum of the Oregon Department of Justice, wants the public to know that the checks are not a scam; they are a settlement from a class action lawsuit against BP.
What was the verdict in the BP spill case?
In January 2014, a state court jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiffs, finding that BP recklessly violated the law and awarding $580 million in damages ($200 for each of the 2.9 million consumers who used a debit card to pay for gas at ARCO stations and AM-PM minimarkets between Jan. 1, 2011 and Aug. 31, 2013).
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How to contact Oregon Attorney General about debit card scam?
Oregon residents who have information about or have fallen victim to a scam should contact the Oregon Attorney General’s Consumer Hotline at 1-877-877-9392 or online at OregonConsumer.gov. Last year, the Attorney General’s Consumer Hotline received 36,000 phone calls, resulting in more than 6,500 written consumer ...
Is the Oregon Consumer Justice check a scam?
The nonprofit organization Oregon Consumer Justice, in partnership with Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum of the Oregon Department of Justice, wants the public to know that the checks are not a scam; they are a settlement from a class action lawsuit against BP. According to OCJ, 27% of the checks from the first round of settlement checks distributed ...
What is Arco's lawsuit?
The lawsuit was filed against Arco's parent company, BP, in 2011 under Oregon's Unlawful Trade Practices Act alleging the company charged customers 35 cents for using their debit cards but did not properly advertise that fee at the pump.
Can KGW verify BP settlement?
KGW can Verify: the BP settlement checks are legitimate.
Who brought the class action against Arco?
Oregon lawyer David Sugerman brought the class action on behalf of customers who were charged an extra $.35 cents for debit card transactions, an amount that wasn’t advertised at the pump. I’ve always had an issue with this fee at ARCO stations because a debit card should act like cash, not credit.
How many times a day does BP charge for ARCO?
According to court records, BP (British Petroleum and franchisor of ARCO stations), continued to charge the fee over 10,000 times a day, even after the lawsuit was filed in 2011.
How much does BP pay to legal aid?
Additionally, under a 2015 Oregon law, BP will pay $36 million to Legal Aid Services of Oregon and another $36 million to establish a new nonprofit, called Oregon Consumer Justice, dedicated to consumer education and protection.
Where did the money come from in the Arco case?
The money came from a class-action judgment against BP in a case titled Scharfstein v. BP West Coast Products. That company owns the Arco gas station chain and the affiliated am/pm convenience stores. A Multnomah County jury found more than five years ago that they had overcharged customers who paid with their debit cards and the judge in the case ordered BP to pay $409 million.
Do you have to take action to take advantage of the Epiq settlement?
Epiq indicated “The vast majority of class members” have received or will automatically receive payment: “You do not need to take any action to take advantage of this settlement.”
Who maintains the Epiq database?
Epiq says it checked addresses with the National Change of Address database maintained by the U.S. Postal Service.
Is the BP judgment unconstitutional?
BP maintains that the judgment is unconstitutional but agreed to settle the case after losing an appeal in state court.
Can you cashed a check with Epiq?
To prevent fraud, Epiq issued checks that cannot be cashed. But if you don’t have a bank account, write to the claims administrator at the address above, either email ( [email protected]) or regular postal mail, with your name and address. Ask for a check that can be cashed rather than deposited.
