Rolling Stone "Lifetime" Subscribers: Settlement Restores Your Print Edition and Adds 2 Years of RollingStone.com — No Deadline to Claim
Rolling Stone Lifetime Subscription Class Action Settlement
Penske Media Corporation, the parent company of Rolling Stone LLC, agreed to a class action settlement to resolve allegations that PMC breached its contracts with so-called 'lifetime' Rolling Stone Magazine subscribers and violated the California Consumers Legal Remedies Act when those subscribers were switched from the printed magazine to a digital E-Edition. PMC denies all of the allegations and denies any liability or wrongdoing. There is no common fund; eligible class members can claim, at no cost, (1) resumed delivery of the printed edition of Rolling Stone Magazine for as long as printed editions continue to be published during their lifetime and (2) two years of access to RollingStone.com. There is no deadline to submit a claim.
Settlement type
In-kind benefits
No common fund; print + digital access
Top payout
Print + 2 yrs digital
Resume print edition; 2 years of RollingStone.com
Claim deadline
No deadline
Claim window open indefinitely
You may be owed money
Filing is free and takes a few minutes. There is no deadline to submit a claim.
Do you qualify?
You are a Class Member if ALL of the following apply:
- You live in the United States.
- You previously purchased a so-called 'lifetime' subscription to Rolling Stone Magazine.
- If you previously requested and are currently receiving the printed edition, you remain eligible to keep receiving print and may also claim the two years of free RollingStone.com access.
- Excluded: PMC and its current officers, directors, employees, subsidiaries, and affiliates; all judges assigned to this case and members of their immediate families; the parties' counsel in this litigation; and any person who validly opts out by June 26, 2026.
Not sure if you qualify? Call the Settlement Administrator at 1-800-552-3632, email settlement@rollingstone.com, or visit subscribe.rollingstone.com/krivin-rs.
What happened
Plaintiffs Moss Krivin, Eric Hueg, Kim Gallagher, and Beverly Penninger allege that PMC, the parent company of Rolling Stone LLC, breached its contracts with 'lifetime' Rolling Stone Magazine subscribers when lifetime subscribers began receiving a digital E-Edition of the magazine instead of the printed version. Plaintiffs also allege that PMC violated the California Consumers Legal Remedies Act on the same basis. The case is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California before the Honorable André Birotte Jr.
PMC and its subsidiaries and affiliates deny all of the claims and deny any liability or wrongdoing. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the cost, risk, and time of continued litigation. Under the proposed Settlement, lifetime subscribers can opt in to resume receiving the printed edition for as long as printed editions of the magazine continue to be published during their lifetime, and can also receive two years of free access to RollingStone.com, so long as they continue to live in the United States.
How to file a claim
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Confirm you are eligible
You qualify if you live in the United States and previously purchased a 'lifetime' subscription to Rolling Stone Magazine. Settlement Class Members who previously requested and are currently receiving the print edition will continue to receive the print edition and may also claim the two years of free RollingStone.com access.
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Choose your benefits
You may claim (1) resumed delivery of the printed edition of Rolling Stone Magazine for as long as printed editions of the magazine continue to be published during your lifetime, and (2) two years of access at no cost to RollingStone.com. There is no per-claimant cap, and no payment is required to opt in.
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Submit your claim
You may submit your claim one of three ways: (1) email your name, mailing address, and email address to settlement@rollingstone.com; (2) call the Settlement Administrator at 1-800-552-3632; or (3) submit the online opt-in at subscribe.rollingstone.com/krivin-rs. The Notice states there is no deadline to submit a claim. You only need to provide your name, mailing address, and email address.
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Receive your benefits
If you claim the print edition, PMC will commence regular delivery of Rolling Stone Magazine within six to twelve weeks after receipt of an approved claim submission. If you claim the two-year RollingStone.com subscription, PMC will provide access at no cost within fourteen days of receiving an approved claim submission. Benefits begin after the Court grants final approval at the August 7, 2026 Fairness Hearing and any appeals are resolved.
Key dates
- Jun 26, 2026 Opt-out & objection deadline Upcoming
- No deadline Claim filing deadline Open
- Aug 7, 2026 Final Fairness Hearing (10:00 a.m. PT, in person) Upcoming
- TBD after final approval Payments issued to claimants Pending
The Final Fairness Hearing is scheduled for August 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. before the Honorable André Birotte Jr. at the First Street Courthouse, 350 West First Street, Courtroom 7B, Los Angeles, CA 90012. The Court may move the hearing to a different date or time, or hold it telephonically or by other remote means, without additional notice, so check subscribe.rollingstone.com/krivin-rs for updates before traveling. The opt-out deadline is June 26, 2026 (postmarked); the objection deadline is July 11, 2026.
Where the money is going
There is no common settlement fund. Class members receive in-kind benefits paid for by PMC: resumed delivery of the printed magazine and two years of free digital access to RollingStone.com. Attorneys' fees, costs, and Class Representative service awards are paid by PMC separately, subject to Court approval, and do not reduce class member recoveries.
All amounts listed above are pending and subject to final court approval at the August 7, 2026 Fairness Hearing. The Court may award less than the amounts requested. Benefits are subject to the terms of the Settlement Agreement, which is available at the official settlement website. Continued access to RollingStone.com requires continued U.S. residency. The print edition will continue for as long as printed editions of the magazine continue to be published during the class member's lifetime; PMC has not agreed to continue printing the magazine indefinitely.
Common questions
How much money will I receive?
There is no cash payment and no common fund. Each Settlement Class Member who opts in may receive (1) resumed delivery of the printed edition of Rolling Stone Magazine for as long as printed editions continue to be published during their lifetime, at no cost, and (2) two years of access to RollingStone.com at no cost, so long as the class member continues to live in the United States. Settlement Class Members who already receive the print edition will continue to receive it and may also claim the two years of free digital access.
Do I need to submit proof of purchase?
No documentation is required. You only need to provide your name, mailing address, and email address to opt in.
What if I didn’t receive a notice?
Yes. You may have received a postcard or email notice, but you can still submit a claim if you meet the class definition. You may opt in by email to settlement@rollingstone.com, by phone at 1-800-552-3632, or by online portal at subscribe.rollingstone.com/krivin-rs.
Does staying in the class affect my right to sue later?
If you stay in the Settlement Class (the default), you give up your right to sue PMC and related entities for the claims being resolved by this Settlement, as described in Sections 1.23 and 5.2 of the Settlement Agreement. To preserve your right to sue, mail a signed opt-out request to Defense Counsel (DTO Law, William A. Delgado, 915 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1950, Los Angeles, CA 90017) postmarked by June 26, 2026.
When will payments be sent out?
Benefits are issued after the Court grants final approval at the August 7, 2026 Fairness Hearing and any appeals are resolved. The appeal process can take a year or more. Once the Settlement is final and your opt-in is approved, PMC will commence print delivery within six to twelve weeks and will provide RollingStone.com access within fourteen days.
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This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Dapeer Law, P.A. is not the administrator of this settlement and is not affiliated with Penske Media Corporation, the Court-approved Settlement Administrator (the Settlement Administrator), or Class Counsel Timothy N. Mathews of Chimicles Schwartz Kriner & Donaldson-Smith LLP and Counsel of Miller Shah LLP. The case is Krivin v. Penske Media Corporation, Case No. 2:25-cv-05803, pending in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California before the Honorable André Birotte Jr.. Class representatives are Moss Krivin, Eric Hueg, Kim Gallagher, and Beverly Penninger. PMC denies wrongdoing. This website is attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
