Anne Bucher  |  September 18, 2015

Category: Closed Class Actions

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swimming pool products

A settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit alleging a price-fixing conspiracy in the pool products industry. Consumers who bought pool products in certain states between Jan. 1, 2008 and July 16, 2013 may be eligible for cash benefits from the class action settlement.

Pool products manufacturers Pentair Water Pool & Spa Inc., Hayward Industries Inc. and Zodiac Pool Systems Inc. were hit with a class action lawsuit alleging they conspired with distributor Pool Corporation to fix the prices of pool products, resulting in consumers paying artificially inflated prices for pool products between Jan. 1, 2008 and July 16, 2013.

According to the pool products class action lawsuit, the defendants used their market power to engage in unfair business practices and stifle competitors. This conduct allegedly resulted in higher prices, reduced output and reduced consumer choice for pool products.

The defendants deny the allegations but agreed to a settlement in order to avoid the risk and expense of continued litigation. Pentair has agreed to pay $600,000, Hayward has agreed to pay $1.5 million and Zodiac has agreed to pay $500,000 to settle the pool products class action lawsuit. The litigation is continuing against Pool Corporation.

UPDATE: On JULY 2, 2016, according to the settlement websites, the estimate time frame for check disbursement is the end of 2016.  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 2: Top Class Actions viewers who filed a claim for the pool products price-fixing class action settlement started receiving checks in the mail. 

Who’s Eligible

Class Members of the pool products settlement include individuals or entities in Arizona, California, Florida or Missouri which purchased pool products (not for resale) from a pool retailer, builder or service/maintenance company (or individual) in Arizona, California, Florida or Missouri at any time from Jan. 1, 2008 through July 16, 2013.

NOTE: In Missouri, only persons or entities that purchased pool products primarily for personal, family or household purposes are eligible.

The class action settlement defines “pool products” as “the equipment products, chemicals, parts or materials used for the construction, maintenance, repair, renovation or service of residential and (except in the state of Missouri) commercial swimming pools,” and includes products such as chemicals, cleaners, covers, diving boards, filters, heaters, pool liners, pool walls, pumps, rails, and white goods (the parts necessary to maintain pool equipment) manufactured by Hayward, Pentair or Zodiac and sold by Pool Corporation or any of its subsidiaries indirectly to end users.

Potential Award

Varies.

Proof of Purchase

It is recommended that claimants attach at least one form of “verifying” information. This can include a receipt, the serial number of the equipment, a photograph of the pool product, a confirmation of the purchase provided by the pool supplier, warranty information and/or the owner’s manual for the product.

NOTE: The Claims Administrator will have discretion to determine the sufficiency of your verifying information.

Claim Form

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Claim Form

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Claim Form Deadline

12/11/2015

Case Name

In re: Pool Products Distribution Market Antitrust Litigation, MDL. No 2328, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana

Final Hearing

1/8/2016

NOTE: The Hayward/Zodiac class action settlement received final approval on July 27, 2015.

Settlement Website

www.PoolProductsConsumerLawsuit.com

Claims Administrator

Angeion Group
1-866-753-3703

Class Counsel

Thomas J.H. Brill
LAW OFFICE OF THOMAS H. BRILL

Gerald E. Meunier
GAINSBURGH BENJAMIN DAVID MEUNIER & WARSHAUER LLC

John F. Edgar
EDGAR LAW FIRM LLC

Michael Brady
BRADY & ASSOCIATES

Defense Counsel

Counsel for Pentair:
Michael J. Lockerby
Melinda F. Levitt
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP

Wayne J. Lee
STONE PIGMAN WALTHER WITTMAN LLC

Counsel for Hayward:
Richard Hernandez
MCCARTER & ENGLISH LLP

Counsel for Zodiac:
J. Brent Justus
MCGUIRE WOODS LLP

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70 thoughts onSwimming Pool Products Antitrust Class Action Settlement

  1. George Again says:

    I got the notice. That was long before I ever owned a pool, or ever bought a pool product. The notice was sent to my USA address.
    I was living in Singapore.
    Angeion Group could not explain how they obtained my name, and address.

  2. George says:

    Never owned a pool in my life. I cannot understand why I received the post card. Glad to hear you folks who actually owned a pool and bought said products got your money. As for me; my privacy was violated for no reason. I had nothing to claim. This happens all the time.

  3. Top Class Actions says:

    UPDATE 2: Top Class Actions viewers who filed a claim for the pool products price-fixing class action settlement started receiving checks in the mail. 

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