The clock is ticking on some of the biggest class action settlement payouts of 2026. Multiple high-value settlements expire this month — including a $1.225 billion Discover Card merchant settlement, a $70 million Joint Juice false advertising case, and an $11 million Norton Healthcare data breach fund. If you haven't filed, you have days — not weeks — left to act.
Settlements Closing This Month — Act Now
Here is every major settlement deadline in May 2026, ranked by fund size. Check each one — eligibility is often broader than you think.
1. Discover Card Merchant Fee Settlement — $1.225 Billion | Deadline: May 18, 2026
This is one of the largest class action settlements in US payment processing history. Discover agreed to pay $1.225 billion to resolve claims it overcharged merchants on credit card interchange fees from 2004 to 2024.
Who qualifies: Businesses and merchants who accepted Discover credit or debit cards at any point from January 1, 2004, through July 2024. Individual consumers are generally not eligible — this one is for business owners and merchants.
How to file: Registration deadline is May 18, 2026. Claims without registration cannot receive payment. See the full settlement details and filing instructions on SettlementRadar.
2. Joint Juice False Advertising — $70 Million | Deadline: May 15, 2026
Joint Juice, a glucosamine and chondroitin supplement marketed heavily to arthritis sufferers, is paying out $70 million nationwide (plus an additional $19.16 million specifically for New York residents) after a class action alleged the products were deceptively marketed as clinically proven to improve joint health.
Independent clinical research cited in the case found no significant difference in joint pain outcomes between users of glucosamine/chondroitin supplements and placebo groups — yet the product was marketed as though clinical evidence supported its efficacy.
Who qualifies: Anyone who purchased Joint Juice glucosamine or chondroitin supplements in the US between January 1, 2010, and the settlement approval date. New York purchasers may also claim separately from the $19.16M NY-specific fund.
Estimated payout: Up to $50 per person, depending on number of products purchased and total claims filed. No receipt required for the base claim.
→ File your Joint Juice claim now — deadline May 15
3. Norton Healthcare $11 Million Data Breach — Deadline: May 18, 2026
Norton Healthcare, a Louisville, Kentucky-based hospital system, suffered a ransomware attack in May 2023 that exposed the personal and medical information of over 2.5 million patients and employees. The company agreed to pay $11 million to resolve the resulting class action claims.
Who qualifies: Current and former Norton Healthcare patients or employees who received a data breach notification letter following the May 2023 incident.
What you can receive:
- Base payment: $80 for all eligible claimants — no documentation required
- Documented out-of-pocket losses: Up to $2,585 with receipts for costs directly caused by the breach
- Extraordinary losses: Up to $10,000 with strong documentation for significant identity theft or fraud
- Free credit monitoring: 3 years of Experian IdentityWorks, included for all claimants at no cost
→ File your Norton Healthcare claim — deadline May 18
4. Mercedes-Benz Emissions Warranty — $2.8 Million | Deadline: May 15, 2026
Mercedes-Benz agreed to pay $2.8 million to resolve claims it failed to honor warranty coverage for emissions system components on certain diesel models where EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) coolers and related parts failed prematurely.
Who qualifies: Mercedes-Benz owners or lessees who paid out-of-pocket for emissions system repairs on eligible BlueTEC diesel models. Check the settlement site for the full vehicle eligibility list.
What you can recover:
- 100% reimbursement of eligible diagnosis costs
- 50% reimbursement of eligible repair costs
→ Check if your Mercedes qualifies — deadline May 15
5. SouthState Bank Data Breach — $1.5 Million | Deadline: May 18, 2026
SouthState Bank, a regional lender operating primarily in the Southeast US, settled claims stemming from a data breach that exposed customer financial account information.
Who qualifies: SouthState Bank customers who received a data breach notification letter.
What you can receive:
- Up to $3,500 for documented out-of-pocket losses caused by the breach
- Free credit monitoring for all eligible claimants
→ File your SouthState Bank claim — deadline May 18
6. Mylan $60 Million Securities Fraud Settlement — Deadline: May 15, 2026
Mylan, the generic pharmaceutical company behind the EpiPen pricing controversy, agreed to pay $60 million to resolve securities fraud claims. Investors alleged Mylan's executives made materially false and misleading statements about the company's generic drug pricing practices and market competition.
Who qualifies: Investors who purchased Mylan NV ordinary shares between February 21, 2012, and May 2, 2019. This is a securities class action targeting shareholders — not EpiPen consumers.
→ Check your Mylan shares eligibility — deadline May 15
Data Breach Settlements Also Closing This Month
Several smaller but significant data breach settlements also close in May 2026. Check these if you received a breach notification letter from any of these companies:
- Eye Physicians of Central Florida: Up to $7,500 — Deadline May 15 — File here
- Mizuno USA: Up to $5,475 — Deadline May 15 — File here
- Long Island Plastic Surgical Group: Up to $5,000 — Deadline May 18 — File here
- Scrubs & Beyond / Kindthread: Up to $2,500 — Deadline May 18 — File here
- PS Logistics: Up to $4,000 — Deadline May 18 — File here
How to File Multiple Claims Without Losing Your Mind
With several deadlines hitting in the same week, staying organized is the difference between collecting hundreds of dollars and collecting zero. Here is the most efficient approach:
- Search your email inbox for breach notification letters first. Look for the company names listed above, plus keywords like "class action," "settlement notice," and "data breach." These letters often contain unique claim IDs that speed up the filing process.
- Gather your purchase records for Joint Juice, Mercedes repair invoices, and any other settlements requiring documentation. Even partial records help — for most settlements, you can claim more with documentation but still receive base payments without it.
- Use SettlementRadar's claim tracker to save settlements you plan to file and receive email reminders before each deadline. Visit your claim tracker here.
- File early — not on deadline day. Settlement websites regularly crash under last-minute traffic. Submitting with at least 48 hours to spare is the safest approach.
What Happens After You File
Once you submit a claim, here is what to expect:
- Confirmation email: Most settlement administrators send a confirmation within 1–5 business days of filing
- Court final approval: Claims are not distributed until a federal judge grants final approval of the settlement — typically 3–12 months after the claim deadline
- Payment delivery: Checks, PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle — depending on the settlement. Some offer Mastercard prepaid cards. Options are specified during the filing process.
- Timeline: Realistically, expect payment 6–18 months after filing, depending on settlement complexity and appeals
More Settlements Coming in June 2026
If you miss May's deadlines, new settlements open constantly. SettlementRadar tracks over 10,000 active and upcoming class action settlements. Take our eligibility quiz to see what you qualify for right now — including settlements that won't close for months — so you have plenty of time to file without the last-minute scramble.
Also check our weekly deadline tracker every Monday for an updated list of settlements closing that week.
Key Takeaways
- Joint Juice ($70M + $19.16M NY): Deadline May 15 — no receipt needed, up to $50
- Mercedes-Benz emissions ($2.8M): Deadline May 15 — 50–100% repair refunds
- Eye Physicians FL (up to $7,500): Deadline May 15
- Mylan securities ($60M): Deadline May 15 — for shareholders only
- Norton Healthcare ($11M): Deadline May 18 — $80 base payout, up to $2,585 documented
- Discover Merchant ($1.225B): Deadline May 18 — for businesses that accepted Discover cards
- SouthState Bank (up to $3,500): Deadline May 18 — data breach claimants only
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