Coast Dental text message settlement (TCPA): who qualifies, deadline, how to file
Claim deadline: December 24, 2026 Checked against the official site November 15, 2026.
- Claim deadline
- December 24, 2026
- Case
- Chaviano v. Coast Dental Services, LLC, Case No. 2026-013610-CA-01
- Court
- Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Miami-Dade County, Florida
- Official site
- cdstcpasettlement.com
Who may qualify
People who received a text message from Coast Dental Services, LLC. The lawsuit alleges Coast Dental sent marketing texts and calls after being asked to stop, in violation of the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act and the Florida Telephone Solicitation Act. The official site says class members may be entitled to a cash payment or voucher.
What the settlement offers
A cash payment or a voucher for people who file a valid claim. The official site says payment is by check if the court approves the settlement and it becomes final. The exact amount depends on the settlement terms in the Notice.
What you need to file
A completed Claim Form. The official site says you must submit one to receive a payment.
- Open the official settlement website above (type it in yourself or use the button).
- Read the Notice and FAQs to confirm you are a class member.
- Submit the online claim form, or download the paper form and mail it so it is postmarked by the deadline where the site allows that.
- Save your confirmation.
Key dates, as listed on the official site
| Claim deadline | December 24, 2026 |
| Exclude yourself or object | October 30, 2026 (passed) |
| Final approval hearing | December 9, 2026, 10:30 a.m. |
What to keep in mind
- Coast Dental denies the allegations and any wrongdoing. The court has not decided who is right.
- Payments depend on court approval and on how many valid claims are filed. Amounts that look large on this page are not guaranteed to you.
- A settlement notice, if you got one, may contain a claim ID that the official site asks for.
Source: the official settlement website linked above, read on November 15, 2026. Facts are restated from that site; where it gave no detail, we say so rather than guess. Dates and terms can change, so confirm on the official site before you rely on them.