A new $1.99 million TCPA settlement is offering potential payments of $1,000–$2,000 to consumers who say they received unwanted advertising text messages from Colony Ridge Development d/b/a Terrenos Santa Fe. If your phone buzzed more than once with marketing texts between June 27, 2020 and May 7, 2025, this one might apply to you.
Below is everything you need to know — fast.
Why is there a lawsuit?
The lawsuit claims Colony Ridge sent non-emergency marketing texts promoting Terrenos Santa Fe without first getting consumers’ written consent, which is required under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
The case is Eric Geaslin v. Colony Ridge Development, LLC, and it affects thousands of people nationwide whose numbers were on the National Do Not Call Registry.
Colony Ridge denies wrongdoing, but it agreed to settle to avoid the cost and uncertainty of further litigation.
Who qualifies?
You may be included in the settlement if all of the following apply:
You received more than one text message within a 12-month period from Colony Ridge Development or its partners promoting Colony Ridge or Terrenos Santa Fe.
Your cell phone number was registered on the National Do Not Call Registry for at least 30 days before you received at least two of these texts.
The messages were sent between June 27, 2020 and May 7, 2025.
Your number appears in the Settlement Class Data identified by Colony Ridge.
Approximately 71,616 people are believed to be affected.
How much can people get?
Eligible class members will receive a pro rata cash payment from the $1,994,123 settlement fund.
Estimated payout: $1,000–$2,000 per person
Actual amount will depend on the number of valid claims filed.
Payments will be issued by check to the mailing address you include on your claim form.
What Are Your Options?
| Your Option | What It Means | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Submit a Claim | You’ll receive a pro-rata cash payment and give up related legal claims. | Dec. 15, 2025 |
| Do Nothing | You won’t get paid, but you still release your legal claims. | No action needed |
| Exclude Yourself | You keep your right to sue separately, but you won’t receive settlement money. | Dec. 15, 2025 |
| Object | Tell the Court why you disagree with the settlement (but remain in the class). | Dec. 15, 2025 |
| Attend Fairness Hearing | Optional: attend the court hearing about settlement approval. | Feb. 17, 2026 |
How to File a Claim
You can file a claim online through the official settlement website or by mailing the completed form you may have received in the mail.
What You’ll Need:
Your Notice ID number (from the postcard or email notice, if you received one)
The phone number that received the Colony Ridge text messages
Mailing Address:
Geaslin v. Colony Ridge Settlement Administrator
PO Box 995
Milwaukee, WI 53092
Checks will be mailed approximately 60 days after the Court grants final approval. Submit your claim by December 15, 2025 to secure your share.
