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Korean Air Lines Co., Ltd. and Asiana Airlines Inc. have reached a $65 million class action lawsuit settlement resolving allegations they conspired to fix prices for air passenger travel between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea. If you bought a qualifying ticket between January 1, 2000 and August 1, 2007, you may be entitled to cash and coupons for future air passenger travel as part of the class action settlement.
The Korean Air settlement will resolve a class action lawsuit that claims the alleged conspiracy included meetings, conversations and communications in the U.S. and elsewhere between the two Defendants during which they agreed to establish artificially high prices for air passenger travel.
In cases separate from this class action lawsuit, brought by the United States Department of Justice, the Defendants pled guilty to criminal antitrust violations and agreed to pay a fine. Despite pleading guilty in the DOJ cases, Korean Air Lines and Asiana Airlines deny the allegations raised in the class action lawsuit but have agreed to a settlement to resolve the litigation.
Claim Forms and more information on your rights in the Korean Air Passenger Class Action Settlement can be found at www.KoreanAirPassengerCases.com.
The case is In Re: Korean Air Lines Co., Ltd., Antitrust Litigation, MDL No. 07-01891, U.S. District Court, Central District of California, Western Division.
UPDATE: On Feb. 8, 2016, a final hearing was scheduled and Judge Otero is expected to issue an order soon. Once the order is issued, the settlement funds and coupon codes will be distributed to Class Members who submitted a valid and timely Claim Form.
UPDATE 2: On Feb. 11, 2016, according to the settlement website, airline passengers who filed a claim in the Korean Air class action settlement should expect to receive a check and coupon code in April!
UPDATE 3: On April 21, 2016 the settlement website posted the following update: “We now expect that the distribution to claimants will occur in late May 2016. Additional updates will appear on the website when the date for the distribution mailing is known. Thank you for your patience while the process is completed” Top Class Actions will continue to provide updates as we learn more. Keep checking back and let us know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on ourFacebook page.UPDATE 4: On June 1, 2016, several viewers reported receiving an email from the Settlement Administrator which included the following: “Payments are currently expected to be mailed to claimants in June of 2016. Rust has not been informed of the exact date on which the distribution will occur, but the settlement website will be updated once we receive this information.”
Top Class Actions will continue to provide updates as we learn more. Keep checking back and let us know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.
UPDATE 5: According to the Settlement Administrator, checks and coupon codes will be distributed to Class Members on June 27, 2016.
UPDATE 6: On June 27, 2016, the settlement website was updated with the following: “The settlement checks and coupon codes were mailed out to verified claimants on June 27, 2016.” Keep checking back and let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.
UPDATE 7: On June 29, 2016, Top Class Actions viewers started receiving checks in the mail from this class action settlement worth as much as $2643.61.
Who’s Eligible
Class Members of the Korean Air settlement include anyone who purchased at least one ticket for air passenger travel on Asiana Airlines or Korean Air Lines. The purchase must have been:
- Made in the United States;
- For a flight originating in the U.S. and ending in Korean or a flight originating in Korea and ending in the U.S.; and
- Made between January 1, 2000 and August 1, 2007.
Both businesses and individuals may be Class Members.
Potential Award
Class Members that submit a valid Claim Form will receive cash and coupons from the class action settlement, which will be distributed pro rata, based on the total number of qualifying purchases and valid Claim Forms submitted.
Claim Form Deadline
12/31/2013
Case Name
In Re: Korean Air Lines Co., Ltd., Antitrust Litigation, MDL No. 07-01891, U.S. District Court, Central District of California, Western Division
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Rust Consulting
Korean Air Passenger Antitrust Litigation
P.O. Box 2436
Faribault, MN 55021
1-888-261-1921
info@KoreanAirPassengerCases.com
Class Counsel
Susan G. Kupfer
GLANCY BINKOW & GOLDBERG LLP
Jeff S. Westerman
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Marc M. Seltzer
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SETTLEMENT UPDATE: March 23, 2020
On February 24, 2020 the Order Granting Class Plaintiff’s Motion for Final Distribution of the Remainder of the Net Settlement Funds was approved.
All Class Members who received and cashed their initial settlement check, and have a calculated redistribution payment amount of $25 or more, will be mailed a final residual cash payment award on March 25, 2020. The void period for these payments is only 45 days so please do not delay in negotiating these checks.
There are no coupons associated with the final residual cash payment award.
This is the final distribution of the remainder of the net settlement funds. Click here to review the Frequently Asked Questions for additional information and how to request a check reissue should this be necessary.
Hey everyone ! I just spoke to Ms. Grace. They are reissuing checks to claimants who did not cash their checks in 2016. There are NO second distribution.
Thanks everyone
Duck,
what state are you in where you got a 2nd distribution check & what date received? It will help us who are anticipating a 2nd check. Thanks!
Looks like they’re being mailed from MN, so what state are you in?
I didn’t get my 2nd payment. Hopefully it will come this week. A second distribution would be a great gift
Did u receive a first round in 2016.
Yes I did get a check & coupons June 2016
Awesome! I’m on my way to get my mail !! What a great surprise!! I will give my amount once I get my mail !
I didn’t receive any check and I’m worried may my check gotten lost in middle of somewhere cause I’ve moving a lot from West to East and back to West coast again after I claimed back in 2012 or 2013 (don’t remember exact date).
How can I check the status of my claim?
Also How can I update my current address to receive a check.
The FAQs on the settlement website provide information on both updating your address and requesting a check reissue. You will need to contact the Settlement Administrator with any specific questions about your claim. Good luck!
Trying to put together a trip together for some vets to Korea. Anyone interested in letting go of their Coupons please let me know.
$607 in NY – I didn’t get the payday that some other people did who received $6,000, but that’s what I get for not being greedy.
I have not – in NY – I did get a postcard asking for proof of California residency from RUST, but is that a different claim? SO, STILL WAITING.