Comerica Bank $1.96M California Way2Go Card Settlement
If your California Way2Go prepaid Mastercard dispute for an unauthorized transaction was denied on or after July 20 2020, you could automatically receive about 73% of the disputed amount from a $1.96 million settlement. No claim form is required—just watch your mail (or opt for e-payment online) and, if desired, follow the steps below.
Visit Official Settlement WebsiteWho Is Eligible?
- Held a California Way2Go prepaid Mastercard.
- Submitted a dispute for an unauthorized transaction.
- Dispute was denied due to “conflicting information.”
- Denial occurred on or after July 20 2020.
Estimated Cash Payments
The settlement fund totals $1,956,000 after court-approved deductions. Each class member will receive roughly 73 % of the amount they originally claimed was stolen.
If funds remain after the initial distribution, a second round of checks will be issued; any residual will be donated to the Consumer Federation of California.
How to Get Your Money
- No claim form is needed—checks will be mailed automatically.
- Prefer a digital payment? Use the portal on the settlement site to select your method.
- Keep your address current with the settlement administrator to avoid delays.
Key Dates
- Opt-out or objection deadline: November 10 2025
- Final approval hearing: December 11 2025
- Expected payout: After final approval and any appeals are resolved
Background of the Lawsuit
In Sparkman v. Comerica Bank, et al. (No. 4:23-cv-02028-DMR), plaintiffs alleged Comerica Bank and Conduent State & Local Solutions, Inc. violated the Electronic Funds Transfer Act, California’s Unfair Competition Law, and breached cardholder contracts by rejecting unauthorized-transaction disputes based on “conflicting information.” The defendants deny wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid further litigation costs and risks.
Settlement Fund Breakdown
- Administration costs: $24,536 (est.)
- Attorneys’ fees: $489,000
- Attorneys’ expenses: $56,536
- Service award to class representative: $10,000
- Payments to class members: Remaining balance
Contact Information
Settlement Administrator
Sparkman v. Comerica Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 23680
Jacksonville, FL 32241
Phone: 1-855-349-7023
Email: info@caunauthorizedtransactionssettlement.com
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Eligible class members will be paid automatically unless they opt out.
About 73 % of the amount you originally claimed in your denied unauthorized-transaction dispute.
Payments will be issued after the court grants final approval on December 11 2025 and any appeals are resolved.
Yes. Visit the settlement website and follow the instructions to select your preferred e-payment option.
You will automatically receive your payment and waive the right to sue Comerica Bank or Conduent over the same issues.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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