United HealthCare to Pay $2.5 Million to Settle Junk-Call Suit

United HealthCare Services Inc. will pay $2.5 million to settle allegations it made telemarketing calls to non-members in violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, under a deal given initial approval in federal court.

The settlement fund would be distributed among the more than 12,100 class members with valid claims after deduction of attorneys’ fees, costs, a service award to lead plaintiff Frantz Samson, and administration costs, according to his motion for preliminary approval of the settlement.

Assuming the fees and costs are approved as requested, the net fund available for claims would be over $1.91 million,, or more ...