Rolling Stone Lifetime Subscription Class Action Settlement

Individuals who purchased a “lifetime” subscription to Rolling Stone Magazine and currently reside in the United States, may qualify to submit a claim to receive subscriber benefits from a class action settlement.

Penske Media Corp. has agreed to pay to settle a class action lawsuit that alleged the company breached contracts and violated consumer protection laws by discontinuing print delivery for “lifetime” subscribers and switching them to digital editions.

Who can file a claim?

Class members are individuals living in the United States who purchased a “lifetime” subscription to Rolling Stone Magazine.

How much can class members get?

• Class members who are not currently receiving the print edition can submit a claim to continue to receive the printed edition of their Rolling Stone Magazine subscription for as long as printed editions of the magazine continue to be published during their lifetime and two years of RollingStone.com access.
• Class members who are already receiving the print edition can submit a claim to receive two years of RollingStone.com access.

How to claim a class action rebate

To receive a settlement benefit, class members can file a claim online, call 800-552-3632 or send an email to settlement@rollingstone.com.

There is no claim deadline at this time.

Rolling Stone settlement fund breakdown

The settlement fund will include:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys’ fees and costs: Up to $525,000
• Service awards to class representatives: $2,500 each, plus printed back issues of Rolling Stone Magazine
• Print subscriptions and digital access: Cost determined by number of claims filed

Important dates

• Deadline to opt out: June 26, 2026
• Fairness hearing: Aug. 7, 2026
• Deadline to file a claim: No deadline, claims may be submitted at any time

When will the Rolling Stone Magazine settlement benefits be distributed?

Print delivery to eligible class members will begin within six to twelve weeks after an approved claim is received. Digital access to RollingStone.com will be granted within fourteen days of claim approval.

Why was there a class action settlement?

The class action lawsuit alleged that Penske Media Corp. and its affiliates breached their contracts with lifetime subscribers by discontinuing print delivery and providing only a digital edition. Plaintiffs also claimed that this change violated the California Consumers Legal Remedies Act.

Penske Media Corp. denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the expense and uncertainty of further litigation.

Sources

1. Official settlement website FAQ page
2. Long form class notice
3. Class action settlement agreement