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Certain vehicle owners could benefit from a $3.152 million lawsuit settlement — round five of a $1.2 billion auto parts class action settlement resolving antitrust allegations.
The settlement benefits individuals who purchased or leased an eligible new vehicle in the United States between 2002 and 2018 or who paid to replace one or more qualifying vehicle parts (not for resale). A full list of eligible vehicles and applicable time periods can be found on the settlement website.
Automotive parts manufacturers often produce the same or similar parts for countless vehicles under a range of brands. For example, electronic braking systems manufactured by Robert Bosch could be used in multiple vehicle brands.
According to several coordinated antitrust class action lawsuits, automotive parts manufacturers conspired together to artificially raise and fix the price of vehicle components. This conduct was allegedly the subject of the largest-ever antitrust investigation pursued by the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division.
“To date, as a result of its widespread investigation, the DOJ has charged more than 100 individuals and companies with criminal antitrust violations and the DOJ has levied, to date, more than $2.9 billion in criminal fines against various automotive parts manufacturers,” the auto parts class action lawsuit notes.
Although manufacturers faced consequences from federal authorities, consumers argued they were owed compensation directly from the companies. The vehicle owners and lessees sought compensation for alleged overpayment for car parts and vehicles.
The vehicle parts manufacturers haven’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay $1.2 billion to resolve these claims. Rounds one to four of the settlement resolved claims from various manufacturers and covered parts such as air conditioning systems, brake hoses, bearings and more.
The fifth and current round of the settlement includes $3.152 million and resolves claims with Bosal Industries Georgia Inc., Bosal USA, Robert Bosch GmbH, Robert Bosch LLC, ZF TRW Automotive Holdings Corp, ZF Friedrichshafen AG and Lucas Automotive GmbH.
Automotive parts covered by round five are electronic braking systems, hydraulic braking systems and exhaust systems.
Under the terms of the auto parts antitrust class action lawsuit settlement, class members can receive a cash payment based on the number of vehicles purchased, the amount paid for replacement parts and other factors.
Payments will be proportional based on these factors, though all class members will receive at least $100 for claims across all rounds of the settlement.
The deadline for exclusion and objection is Dec. 20, 2022.
The final approval hearing for the auto parts antitrust settlement is scheduled for Jan. 12, 2023.
In order to receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by Jan. 7, 2023. Class members who submitted a claim during rounds one through four do not need to file another claim form.
Who’s Eligible
Individuals who purchased or leased a new vehicle in the United States between 2002 and 2018 or who paid to replace one or more qualifying vehicle parts (not for resale)
A full list of eligible vehicles and applicable time periods can be found on the settlement website.
Potential Award
Varies
Proof of Purchase
No proof of purchase applicable
Claim Form
NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.
Claim Form Deadline
01/07/2023
Case Name
Re: Automotive Parts Antitrust Litigation, Case No. 12-MD-02311, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division
Final Hearing
01/12/2023
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Auto Parts Settlements
P.O. Box 10163
Dublin, OH 43017-3163
info@AutoPartsClass.com
877-940-5043
Class Counsel
Adam Zapala
COTCHETT PITRE & MCCARTHY LLP
William V Reiss
ROBINS KAPLAN LLP
Marc M Seltzer
SUSMAN GODFREY LLP
Defense Counsel
Gary J Mouw
Regan Ann Gibson
Ronald G DeWaard
VARNUM LLP
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41 thoughts onAuto parts antitrust $3.2M class action settlement
I have a Nissan Sentra please add me
Please add me I have a Nissan Ultima
Please add me. I tried to do the claim on two cars, but it would only let me enter one.
Add me
I have a 2012 Nissan titan and yes I replace the entire braking system front and back on my vehicle, please add me..
Folks please learn to read…. PLEASE!
Some states are excluded. If you try to fill out the claim to be included but your state isn’t listed, you’re not eligible.
If you go to fill out the form but the year of your vehicle isn’t included, you’re not eligible.
You cannot comment here “add me” and expect it to mean ANYTHING. It doesn’t make you a claim member. You must complete the claim form! That said, you can not fill it out thinking ‘free money’, either.
Please, people….. reading is great. Comprehending and following directions is even better!
This pisses me off honestly. My state isn’t listed. I bought my 2017 Honda civic in Maryland. My stupid breaks always act up and my ac has been broken..I wonder why Maryland isn’t in the claim. Also, when people write add me here it’s so annoying haha it’s like what are you doing haha
Thank you for trying to educate these people. The “add me” comments here have always made me wonder what kind of people we live amongst on a daily basis.
yessss.. so weird people constantly do that.
…and hours after your post…another says, “add me…” smh
Add me to the list please.
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