The settlement will benefit anyone in the United States who, at any point between July 1, 2015, and Feb. 25, 2021, had a Fortnite or Rocket League account they used to play either game on any device, in any mode, and exchanged in-game virtual currency for an in-game benefit, or who purchased virtual currency or other in-game benefits for use within Fortnite or Rocket League. You may be eligible for a potential award from the Fortnite, Rocket League Epic Games Class Action Lawsuit!
According to the class action, the plaintiffs accused Epic Games of violating consumer protection laws, negligently misrepresenting in-game items’ value in Fortnite and Rocket League, and preventing minors from exercising contractual disaffirmation rights. Epic Games has agreed to pay $26.5 million to settle claims in regards to the breach. So if you are eligible, file a claim by April 26, 2021 to receive your potential award!
Fortnite, Rocket League Epic Games CAL
- Claim Form Deadline: April 26, 2021
- Who’s Eligible: Anyone in the United States who, at any point between July 1, 2015, and Feb. 25, 2021, had a Fortnite or Rocket League account they used to play either game on any device, in any mode, and exchanged in-game virtual currency for an in-game benefit, or who purchased virtual currency or other in-game benefits for use within Fortnite or Rocket League.
- Estimated Amount: Up to $50 or 13,500 virtual credits
- Epic Games is automatically depositing 1,000 V-Bucks — Fortnite’s virtual currency — or 1,000 Rocket League Credits into the accounts of U.S. players who purchased a random-item loot box.
- In addition to those credits, players who believe they were harmed — experienced consumer fraud, breach of contract, or other damages — by their in-game Fortnite or Rocket League purchases and meet certain criteria may also file a claim up to $50 in cash or 13,500 Fortnite V-Bucks or Rocket League credits.
- Consumers also may file a claim if they wish to obtain a partial refund for a real-money purchase of virtual currency or other in-game Fortnite or Rocket League items if the purchase was made by a minor with their own money without parental permission
- Proof of Purchase:
- Documentation such as a screen shot, picture, or document that clearly shows the product(s) or item(s) purchased, the total amount paid, the timestamp, and the invoice/order/confirmation identifier must be provided with your claim if you made the real-money purchase from a source other than Epic Games. You also must provide documentation if you made the purchase from Epic Games, but you cannot provide the purchase date.
- Case Name & Number: Zanca, et al. v. Epic Games Inc., Case No. 21-CVS-534 in the Superior Court of Wake County, North Carolina
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How To File a Claim
- Head over to the Fortnite, Rocket League Epic Games Claim Form.
- Read over the claim form to see if you are eligible.
- Complete the claim form with your info.
- Submit your claim form to receive your potential award by April 26, 2021!
Bottom Line
The settlement will benefit anyone in the United States who, at any point between July 1, 2015, and Feb. 25, 2021, had a Fortnite or Rocket League account they used to play either game on any device, in any mode, and exchanged in-game virtual currency for an in-game benefit, or who purchased virtual currency or other in-game benefits for use within Fortnite or Rocket League. You may be eligible for a potential award from the Fortnite, Rocket League Epic Games Class Action Lawsuit!
If you are eligible, file a claim by the deadline to receive your potential award! Don’t forget to take a look at our full list of Class Action Lawsuit Settlements! Be sure to give our list of No-Proof Class Action lawsuit to see other settlements you may qualify for.