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KFC Free Meal Class Action Settlement – Cash Payouts!

September 15th, 2011. By AbiK

Yes, cash payouts for the seemingly ages-old KFC free meal class action lawsuit—as opposed to coupons. Oh but that’s right, this class action lawsuit was about coupons…remember?

If you recall, we posted about the KFC lawsuit one over a year ago—when the class action was first announced. This is the one where KFC was promoting online coupons for a 2-piece chicken meal with 2 sides and a biscuit—all for free. And, if you recall, the free meal deal was announced on Oprah–which, as we all know, if Oprah says it, touts it, recommends it or sings its praises any other way, you damn well better have your supply chain buttoned up ’cause those orders will be a-comin’ in. And KFC has now learned that the hard way.

So something like 5.7 million people who had coupons were left hanging sans a chicken wing or two because KFC ran out of the free meals. Which led to the KFC “Oprah Promotion” Class Action (as it’s being officially referred to).

Here’s what you need to know to get in on this one…

Are you part of the KFC Free Meal Settlement that was on Oprah?

Yes, if you downloaded the KFC free meal deal coupon between May 5, 2009 (starting at 9:00 a.m. CDT) and May 6, 2009 (until 11:59 p.m. CDT) from Oprah.com or unthinkfc.com and you went to snag your free meal and you did not receive one—nor did you receive any other form of compensation like a “chicken check” or some form of compensation from another restaurant unaffiliated with KFC/Yum! Brands (aka, the defendants) that agreed to accept the KGC coupons.

Do I still need to have my coupon as proof in order to be part of the KFC Settlement?

Surprisingly, no. But–of course–you are expected to be honest (or risk perjury charges) and, as is typical with lawsuit settlements, the more proof you have, the greater the settlement amount.

How much will I get from the KFC Oprah Meal Settlement?

If you have…

• the original coupon (with a unique bar code ending in a number other than “1234”) and you complete and sign a claim form, your settlement amount is $3.99 for each original coupon submitted, up to a total of $15.96 per household
• a PDF coupon (with a generic bar code ending in “1234”) and you complete and sign a claim form, you’re entitled to $2.00 for each PDF coupon submitted, up to a total of $8.00 per household
• no longer have either an original coupon or a PDF coupon but you complete and sign a claim form, you’ll be entitled to receive $1.00 for each original coupon or PDF coupon you downloaded, up to a total of $4.00 per household.

That last one’s the scouts honor one–with the “under penalty of perjury” bit.

When do I have to submit my KFC Free Chicken Meal Settlement claim form by?

If you want to be part of the settlement (ie, “opt in”), you need to fill out and submit a claim form with the appropriate documents of proof by January 30, 2012.

To fill out a claim form and for full details, visit the claims administrator’s KFC Coupon Marketing Litigation Informational Website (in re Kentucky Grilled Chicken Coupon Marketing & Sales Practices Litigation).

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