Road Runner Sports has agreed to a settlement in a class action lawsuit related to misleading automatic renewal disclosures. The lawsuit claims that the company violated California law regarding its automatic renewal policies for VIP Rewards Memberships.
Here’s what you need to know about the settlement, eligibility, and how you can benefit if you qualify.
Who is Eligible for the Settlement?
California residents who were enrolled in a Road Runner Sports VIP Rewards Membership between July 1, 2013, and May 1, 2025, and were charged a fee to renew their membership, are eligible for this settlement. If you were affected by the company’s automatic renewal practices, you might be entitled to compensation.
What Were the Allegations?
The lawsuit alleged that Road Runner Sports did not provide clear and conspicuous disclosures about the cost of renewing VIP memberships and failed to offer an easy way for consumers to cancel their memberships.
The company, which sells athletic shoes, has not admitted to any wrongdoing but agreed to settle the claims without further litigation.
Settlement Benefits for Eligible Consumers
If you’re part of the class, the settlement provides several benefits depending on your enrollment status:
1. Currently Enrolled Members
:
$10 discount on your next renewal charge (for example, if your renewal is in September 2025, you’ll receive a $10 discount).
$15 in rewards cash deposited into your account.
2. Formerly Enrolled Members
:
A free VIP Family Rewards Membership for 12 months.
$15 or $25 in rewards cash, depending on when your membership ended.
Changes to Road Runner Sports Practices
As part of the settlement,
Road Runner Sports
has agreed to improve its business practices, including:
Clearly
disclosing renewal costs.
Training
staff on better customer communication.
Updating
marketing materials and providing an easy way to cancel memberships.
Sending
two reminder emails before the renewal of memberships.
Adding
a “decline” option for memberships in stores.
Important Dates to Remember
Exclusion and Objection Deadline
: October 15, 2025.
Claim Form Submission Deadline
: December 14, 2025 (for additional benefits for currently enrolled class members).
Final Approval Hearing
: November 14, 2025.
How to File a Claim
Eligible class members who do not exclude themselves will automatically receive settlement benefits. However, currently enrolled members can receive additional benefits by submitting a valid claim form by December 14, 2025.
You can find more information and submit your claim at the official settlement website: RoadRunnerLawsuit.com.
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