Top Class Actions  |  March 25, 2021

Category: Closed Class Actions

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Consumers who purchased certain Samsung plasma TV models may be eligible to benefit from a Samsung class action lawsuit settlement resolving claims the models’ plasma display panel is defective.

The Class includes any California resident who owns a Samsung plasma TV model PN51F5500, PN51F5300, or PN51F5350 that exhibits a “line” issue that requires a replacement plasma display panel assembly.

The “line issue” refers to red lines allegedly appearing on the Samsung plasma TV’s display, according to a class action lawsuit.

The plaintiff had alleged Samsung failed to make replacement plasma display panel assemblies for the affected TV models available to authorized service centers in California, which injured consumers.

Samsung has denied all allegations of wrongdoing but has agreed to the settlement in order to avoid the complications and cost of continuing litigation.

A judge rejected a previous proposed settlement in the case, saying it didn’t sufficiently compensate consumers who purchased the allegedly defective TV models.

Samsung manufactures a variety of home, business, and personal electronics, including cellphones, televisions, kitchen and laundry appliances, and medical equipment.

Samsung Plasma TV Settlement Benefits

Under the terms of the settlement, Samsung Electronics America will maintain the in-stock status of the panel assemblies needed to repair the affected models on the relevant Samsung database system so any California authorized service center can confirm the parts are available.

The company also will provide the replacement plasma display panel assembly for purchase by the Class Member. If the company does not provide the replacement assembly, the Class Member may exchange their affected Samsung plasma TV for an alternative flat-panel display TV of similar size and with similar features or seek a refund the estimated purchase price of the affected TV.

Samsung may decide to make the replacement plasma display panel assembly available for purchase by the Class Member. If the company declines to do so, the Class Member may choose either the exchange or the refund.

Class Members are not required to file a claim form in the Samsung plasma TV settlement.

In order to benefit from the settlement, Class Members must contact an authorized service center to confirm the affected TV indeed has the line issue and requires a replacement plasma display panel assembly.

A fairness hearing in the Samsung class action lawsuit settlement was held in March 2020.

The deadline to object to the settlement has passed.

The deadline to seek relief under the settlement by contacting an authorized service center is Nov. 30, 2021.

Who’s Eligible

Any California resident who owns a Samsung plasma television model PN51F5500, PN51F5300, or PN51F5350 that exhibits a “line” issue that requires a replacement plasma display panel assembly.

Potential Award

Injunctive relief, exchange, refund.

  • Injunctive relief: Samsung Electronics America will maintain the in-stock status of plasma display panel assemblies needed to repair the affected models on the relevant Samsung database system so any California authorized service center can confirm the parts are available.
  • Replacement: The company also will provide the replacement plasma display panel assembly for purchase by the Class Member.
  • If Samsung fails to provide the plasma display panel assembly:
    • Exchange: Class Members may exchange their affected TV for an alternative flat-panel display TV of similar size and with similar features if Samsung fails to provide the plasma display panel assembly
      OR
    • Refund: Class Members may seek a refund the estimated purchase price of the affected TV.
Proof of Purchase

See an authorized service center for details on what, if any, documentation is required.

Claim Form

No claim form is required for this settlement.

In order to benefit from the settlement, Class Members must contact an authorized service center to confirm the affected TV indeed has the line issue and requires a replacement plasma display panel assembly.

Claim Form Deadline

No claim form is required for this settlement.

Case Name

Bronson, et al. v. Samsung Electronics America Inc. et al., Case No. 3:18-cv-02300 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Final Hearing

03/19/2020

Settlement Website
Claims Administrator

Heffler Claims Group

Class Counsel

Paul S. Rothstein
Kyla V. Alexander
LAW OFFICES OF PAUL S. ROTHSTEIN

Defense Counsel

Michael J. Mueller
Thomas R. Waskom
HUNTON ANDREWS KURTH LLP

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119 thoughts onSamsung Plasma TV Settlement Allows Consumers to Seek Repairs, Refunds

  1. Maire Carroll says:

    Our TV has the red lines add me please

  2. T.O says:

    Please add me I bought two of these televisions and both of them what did months of purchase started with these stupid lines try to take it back but the warranty was out I need help and me to this.

  3. MARYANN A TULIMERO says:

    TV Has red lines goes on and off

  4. DEBRA ANN OLSON says:

    have the red line and My tv keeps going out and coming back on

  5. arlene anaya says:

    My TV did the same thing

  6. Vickie LaRue says:

    Mine has lines running across. Started after 3 months.

  7. Sandra Skaparas says:

    Please add me

  8. Ericson says:

    Mine also goes on and off randomnly

  9. Brittany Nuss says:

    Add me and my husband! We purchased 3 of them in total. Thankfully they did take 1 back but left me stuck with 2 of them! Still have them and didn’t purchase another one because of their shady dealings! PLEASE allow us to get compensation!!!!

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