$1.2M Westlake Financial Services illegal fees class action settlement
By the Class Action Buddy Editorial Team · Last reviewed April 22, 2026
Westlake Financial Services has agreed to pay $1.2 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging the company charged illegal convenience fees through payment processor ACI on retail installment contracts.
The case, Klare v. Westlake Services LLC d/b/a Westlake Financial Services (Case No. 2:23-cv-06386-FMO), was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. If you had a retail installment contract assigned to Westlake and paid a convenience fee to ACI between June 20, 2022, and August 18, 2025, you may be eligible for compensation.
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Who Was Eligible?
Who the settlement covered:
- You had a retail installment contract assigned to Westlake Financial Services
- You paid a convenience fee to ACI for account payments
- The fee was paid between June 20, 2022, and August 18, 2025
- Available nationwide — no state restrictions
How Much Did It Pay?
Payment amounts vary based on total class member participation and individual fee amounts paid. The exact per-person amount is to be determined based on the number of valid claims filed.
How this claim was filed
This settlement is closed, so the steps below are kept for reference only — they no longer lead anywhere you can file.
- Visit the settlement website at klarefeesettlement.com to submit your claim form
- Claims are submitted under penalty of perjury
- No proof of purchase required
- Claims must be submitted by May 18, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline to file a claim for the $1.2M Westlake Financial Services illegal fees class action settlement?
The deadline to file a claim was May 18, 2026, and it has passed. Claims are no longer accepted for this settlement.
Did I need proof of purchase for the $1.2M Westlake Financial Services illegal fees class action settlement?
No proof of purchase was required — claims could be made on a sworn statement, without receipts, photos, or product packaging.
What fees does the Westlake Financial settlement cover?
The settlement covers illegal fees that Westlake Financial Services allegedly charged customers for certain payment methods on their loans. Specific fee types and payment methods covered are still being finalized.
How much money can I get from the Westlake Financial settlement?
Individual payout amounts haven't been determined yet. The $1.2 million settlement fund will be divided among eligible class members based on their valid claims and the fees they were charged.
Do I need proof to claim the Westlake Financial settlement?
Documentation requirements are still being determined. It's recommended to gather records of your Westlake loan and any payment fees you were charged to support your claim.
Primary source: official settlement administrator — klarefeesettlement.com. The settlement details on this page were checked against the administrator’s official website.
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