Opinion ID: 2828914
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Heading: A Coupon Settlement

Text: We hold first that § 1712 applies to this settlement. This provision applies to class action settlements that provide for “a recovery of coupons.” We have rejected a narrow definition of “coupon” by rejecting, for purposes of § 1712, a proposed distinction between “vouchers” (good for an entire product) and “coupons” (good for price discounts). Redman v. RadioShack Corp., 768 F.3d 622, 636–37 (7th Cir. 2014). Despite the protests of class counsel, the replacement vouchers for free drinks on Southwest flights are indeed “coupons” and hence this settlement is subject to § 1712. Like the district court, we recognize of course the irony that the subject of this class action is the value of coupons given to replace coupons. But also like the district court, we allow for that in considering whether the settlement is fair and reasonable.