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Barker v. Skype

Case Information

A settlement has been preliminary approved in a nationwide class action arising out of Skype Communications’ policy of expiring Skype Credits after non-use for a period of 180 days. Our client sued seeking recovery of Skype Credits that had expired under Skype’s policy. Pursuant to the settlement, Skype will make available a process for refunding previously expired Skype Credits. Additionally, Skype has agreed to change its policy of terminating Skype Credits. The lawsuit was brought in United States District Court for the Western District of Washington and settlement has been preliminary approved by Judge Ricardo Martinez.

The Final Approval Hearing is set for March 12, 2010, at the United States District Court, 700 Stewart Street, Seattle.

For more information you can visit the settlement administrator’s web page on this case, at www.creditexpirationclassaction.com.

Case Documents

• Order Preliminarily Approving Settlement
• Settlement Agreement
• Complaint