O'Reilly Automotive $18.8M Unsolicited Text Messages Lawsuit

Individuals who received two or more text messages from O’Reilly Automotive Inc. after their provider reassigned their telephone number and while their number was on the Do Not Call Registry may be eligible to claim up to $22 from a class action settlement.

O’Reilly Automotive agreed to pay $18,842,577 to settle a class action lawsuit alleging violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. The lawsuit claims O’Reilly Automotive sent unsolicited text messages to individuals with telephone numbers on the Do Not Call Registry that a provider reassigned to them without obtaining proper consent.

Who can file a claim?

Eligible class members include individuals in the United States who meet all of the following criteria:

• They registered their telephone number on the National Do Not Call Registry at least 30 days before they received the text.
• They received more than one text message from or on behalf of O’Reilly Automotive within any 12-month period from April 15, 2021. to June 29, 2026.
• They received the text messages after their provider reassigned the telephone number to the them.

How much can class members receive?

Eligible class members who submit a valid claim form can receive a cash payment of up to $22. The settlement administrator may reduce the actual amount depending on the total number of valid claims.

How to claim a settlement payment

Eligible class members can file a claim online or download and print a PDF claim form to complete and mail to the settlement administrator.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Bryan v. O'Reilly Automotive Inc., c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 225391, New York, NY 10150-5391

The claim deadline is Sept. 28, 2026.

Required information

All class members must provide the claim ID from the settlement notice they received in the mail or via email. No additional documentation is required.

Payout options

The settlement administrator will determine the method of payment and communicate that information to claimants.

$18.84 million settlement fund breakdown

The $18,842,577 settlement fund will cover:

• Settlement administration costs: Amount not specified
• Attorneys’ fees and costs: Up to $6,280,859
• Service awards to class representative: Up to $2,500
• Payments to eligible class members: The remaining funds

Important dates

• Deadline to file a claim: Sept. 28, 2026
• Deadline to request exclusion: Oct. 6, 2026
• Final approval hearing: Nov. 5, 2026

When is the O’Reilly Automotive payout date?

The settlement administrator will distribute payments after the court resolves any appeals and grants final approval of the settlement.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The class action lawsuit alleged O’Reilly Automotive sent text messages to reassigned phone numbers on the Do Not Call registry and to individuals who did not give consent. The plaintiff claimed this violated the TCPA.

O’Reilly Automotive denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the costs and risks of further litigation.

Sources

1. Class notice
2. Settlement website FAQ
3. Settlement agreement