Washington residents who received promotional texts from Cash App without giving prior consent may soon get a payout of up to $147, following a $12.5 million settlement reached by parent company Block Inc.
The agreement settles a class-action lawsuit that accused the company of violating state privacy and consumer protection laws by sending automated referral messages to users who had not opted in. The case, filed under Bottoms v. Block Inc. (Case No. 2:23-cv-01969-MJP), alleged that Cash App’s marketing system contacted numbers that had never agreed to receive promotional communication.
While Block Inc. denies any wrongdoing, the company agreed to the settlement to avoid ongoing legal costs. According to the settlement administrator, approved claimants could receive between $88 and $147, depending on how many people file valid claims before the deadline.
The settlement applies to Washington residents who received unauthorized Cash App referral texts between November 14, 2019, and August 7, 2025. Claimants must confirm that they are the primary user of the phone number and did not grant consent to receive such messages.
Eligible individuals can submit claims online through BottomsTextSettlement.com or by mail before October 27, 2025. Those choosing mail submissions must send completed forms to the settlement administrator in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
While the individual payout may appear small, the case underscores growing regulatory pressure on companies to comply with digital privacy laws. It also highlights how courts are increasingly holding tech platforms accountable for unsolicited communications.
