Class Action Update - Claim Your Cash
Here are some new class action opportunities that you may be eligible to receive compensation from. Subscribe at the bottom to receive new opportunities every month!
Main Street Law Firm handles a number of cases under the umbrella of “mass tort litigation.” We believe that we can help individuals by advocating against large companies, manufacturers and conglomerates that have little regard for the effect their products have on consumers. Even though our firm is not involved in the matters listed below, we still want to keep you informed about some class action lawsuits that may benefit you. If you are wondering what the difference is between class actions and mass torts, click here to read our blog post about it.
What is a class action lawsuit?
A class action lawsuit is a lawsuit filed by one or more plaintiffs on behalf of others who have a similar legal claim. Because they allow people to join together as a group in a single lawsuit against one or more defendants, class action lawsuits provide an economical and efficient method to recover monetary damages caused by others' wrongdoing. Class action lawsuits also encourage more responsible behavior on the part of corporate defendants.
Now let’s get to the important part, some current class actions from which you may be eligible to receive compensation:
1. Optical Disk Drive Settlement
This case was brought to the court by plaintiffs who alleged that a conspiracy existed involving ODD (DVD-RW, DVD-ROM or COMBO drives) suppliers who were fixing, maintaining or stabilizing their prices at artificially high levels that violated federal and state antitrust laws. On February 21, 2019, the Court approved the settlement totaling $205 Million that is owed between the multiple defendant companies.
Who is eligible:
- Individuals who purchased a computer with an internal or external disk drive between 2003-2008
- While a resident of AZ, CA, DC, FL, HI, KS, ME, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, OR, TN, UT, VT, WV, or WI
Claims-filing deadline: 6/28/2019
Potential award: up to $10 per disk drive
Click here to file your claim
2. Auto Parts Settlement
This settlement came from an alleged conspiracy amongst the largest manufacturers in the automotive industry to fix prices, rig bids, and allocate markets and customers in the U.S. that violate federal and state antitrust laws. Several rounds of settlements have already been approved by the courts.
Who is eligible:
- Individuals who bought or leased a new vehicle since 1995
- While a resident of AZ, AR, CA, DC, FL, HI, IA, KS, ME, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OR, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WV, or WI
Claims-filing deadline: the deadline has not been set
Potential award: TBD
Click here to file your claim
3. Purex Natural Elements Laundry Detergent Settlement
This class action was brought to the Court because of the misleading labeling, marketing and advertising of Purex laundry detergent to have “Natural Elements” despite its synthetic ingredients. The case finally reached a $1.5 million settlement.
Who is eligible:
- Individuals who purchased any Purex Natural Elements Laundry Detergent products between May 19, 2013, and March 8, 2019
Claims-filing deadline: 8/10/2019
Potential award: $2 to $4 per product
Click here to file your claim
4. Lithium Ion Battery Settlement
This case was brought against the largest manufacturers of lithium-ion batteries for their participation in allegedly fixing the price of cylindrical lithium-ion battery cells. The individuals and businesses who purchased these batteries may have had to pay more for certain products because they contained these lithium ion batteries. A $113 million legal settlement was reached to compensate those who were affected by the price-fixing.
Who is eligible:
- Residents of the United States from January 1, 2000 to May 31, 2011
- And who purchased a product that included a lithium ion battery such as laptop PCs, mobile phones, camcorders, cordless power tools, etc.
Claims-filing deadline: 7/19/2019
Potential award: TBD
Click here to file your claim
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