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A fourth round of payouts is now available as part of a massive $1.2 billion auto parts price-fixing class action settlement.
The settlement benefits consumers who purchased or leased a new vehicle or purchased certain vehicle replacement parts (not directly from the manufacturer) between 1990 and 2019. More information is available in the “Who’s Eligible” section below.
Numerous defendants have agreed to pay into an auto parts price-fixing class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims that they conspired together to artificially raise the prices of various auto parts. A variety of car brands are included in the settlements including Audi, BMW, Buick, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Honda, Jeep, Lexus, Mitsubishi, Toyota, and more.
The recent settlements, totaling $184 million, are the fourth round of settlements reached over the auto parts price-fixing class action claims. In total, $1.2 billion in settlement have been reached. Class Members in this fourth round of settlements may also have be eligible for other rounds of settlements.
The fourth round of settlements were reached with the following defendants:
- Brose SchlieBsysteme GmbH & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft and Brose North America;
- Corning International Kabushiki Kaisha and Corning Incorporated;
- Delphi Technologies PLC and Delphi Powertrain Systems LLC;
- Green Tokai Co. LTD.;
- Keihin Corporation and Keihin North America, Inc.;
- KYB Corporation (f/k/a Kayaba Industry Co. Ltd) and KYB Americas Corporation;
- Maruyasu Industries Co. Ltd. and Curtis Maruyasu America Inc.;
- Meritor Inc. f/k/a ArvinMeritor Inc.;
- Mikuni Corporation;
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America Inc. and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Climate Control Inc.;
- Panasonic Corporation and Panasonic Corporation of North America;
- Sanoh Industrial Co. Ltd. and Sanoh America Inc.;
- Showa Corporation and American Showa Inc.;
- Reorganized TK Holdings Trust;
- Tokai Rika Co. Ltd. and TRAM Inc. d/b/a Tokai Rika U.S.A. Inc.;
- Toyo Denso Co. Ltd. and Weastec Inc.;
- Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd., Toyoda Gosei North America Corporation, TG Kentucky LLC, TG Missouri Corp., and TG Fluid Systems USA Corporation
Under the settlement, Class Members are eligible for monetary payments of at least $100. The settlement also provides non-monetary benefits in the form of the defendants agreeing not to engage in any further antitrust law violations.
In order to receive payment under the auto parts price-fixing class action settlement, Class Members need to file a valid Claim Form by Dec. 31, 2019. The deadline for exclusion and objection is Nov. 19, 2019. The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Dec. 10, 2019.
Who’s Eligible
Consumers who purchased or leased a new vehicle or purchased certain vehicle replacement parts (not directly from the manufacturer) between 1990 and 2019.
A full list of eligible vehicles is available on the settlement website. The list includes a variety of car brands such as Audi, BMW, Buick, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Honda, Jeep, Lexus, Mitsubishi, Toyota, and more. A variety of other makes and models were eligible for other rounds in the auto parts price-fixing class action settlement.
Depending on the state a Class Member lives in, they may be eligible for monetary or non-monetary benefits. Class Members from Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Wyoming, and Washington are only eligible for non-monetary benefits. Class Members from all other states and the District of Columbia are eligible for monetary benefits as well as non-monetary benefits.
Potential Award
Monetary payments of at least $100. Actual payment amounts will vary depending on the new settlement fund after costs and fees are deducted.
Proof of Purchase
N/A
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
6/18/2020 UPDATED
UPDATE: On March 24, 2020, the court issued an order extending the Auto Parts claim deadline to June 18, 2020. Claimants should contact the settlement administrator with any questions about the claim submission process, or an existing claim: info@AutoPartsClass.com.
Case Name
In re: Automotive Parts Antitrust Litigation, Case No. 2311, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Final Hearing
12/10/2019
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Auto Parts Settlements
c/o GCG
P.O. Box 10163
Dublin, OH 43017-3163
1-877-940-5043
info@AutoPartsClass.com
Class Counsel
Adam Zapala
COTCHETT PITRE & MCCARTHY LLP
Hollis Salzman
ROBINS KAPLAN LLP
Marc M. Seltzer
SUSMAN GODFREY LLP
Defense Counsel
N/A
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266 thoughts onAuto Parts Price-Fixing 4th Round Class Action Settlement
Has there been any payout for round 4 yet
Has there been any payout for round 4 yet
I just called and they are waiting on the court to determine payments. I was told payments have not been determined. They also told me that the checks would not be sent out during the summer…this is disappointing…
Has there been any payout for round 4 yet
I just called and they are currently making determinations and sending out checks by mid-summer. Finally!
Yay
I just called them, no checks yet. Checks have not been issued yet
Over a month and still nada. TCA can you give us an update or any clarity on the situation?
Been 3 months since the hearing. Any updates?
any updates????
The hearing is September 10, 2020 at 10 AM EDT .
The hearing date has been changed to:
September 17, 2020 at 2PM EDT
Any updates on the Auto Parts settlement
I received an email yesterday. Said no appeals were filed so they expect payment soon.
Couple questions:
We filed for the first round and understood we would be included in all other rounds. Is this correct?
Have any of the other rounds (1, 2, or 3) sent settlement payments?
Thanks!
What hap peneed to the settlement funds. Has there been a payout.
Has anyone heard anything recently?
When will we be receiving our share of the class action lawsuits concerning the auto parts situation
I have a 1998 Dodge Dakota and have replaced the autolamps
Dr. Robert V.V. Hurst and live in LouisIana
Please add me to the list for a 2006Chevrolet Impala.