TL;DR
Tinder has agreed to pay $60.5 million to settle a lawsuit which claimed that it charged older users more for premium subscriptions. California residents who bought Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold after March 2, 2015, and were over 29 at the time may claim part of the settlement. The company did not admit any wrongdoing.
Eligibility to claim
The settlement covers users who paid for Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold subscriptions in California. The key condition is that the user was older than 29 when they bought the subscription. Purchases made anytime after March 2, 2015, are eligible. This means both current and former users could receive money, even if they no longer use the app. The payouts are part of a $60.5 million fund set up to resolve the claims.
Reasons behind lawsuit
The lawsuit claimed that Tinder charged different prices based on age. Older users reportedly paid more than younger users for the same service. Tinder did not admit it was wrong but agreed to pay the settlement to avoid a long legal fight.
How to claim
Eligible users will need to submit claims through the official settlement process. Tinder and the settlement administrators will provide instructions on how to apply. Users should check official websites or notifications to ensure they do not miss the chance to claim their share.
Other settlements
The Tinder case is not the only large settlement. Truist Bank, formerly SunTrust Bank, agreed to pay $240 million in a separate class-action case. The lawsuit claimed the bank charged illegal overdraft fees on some debit card and ATM transactions. Customers in affected areas, mainly Georgia, could receive up to $1,000 per account.
