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UPDATE: eMachines Extends Cash Option Deadline for Class Action Settlement
On March 25, 2013, a federal court approved a class action lawsuit settlement between eMachines Inc. and consumers who say the company sold defective computers that ruined floppy disks. If you purchased an eMachines computer from a retail store after December 31, 1997, you may be entitled to a replacement computer, up to $365 in accessories, or $62.50 in cash.
The only way to receive these benefits is to submit a valid Claim Form no later than July 15, 2013. Distribution of the Settlement Awards is expected to start in the fall of 2013, according to the Settlement Administrator.
The eMachines settlement will resolve a class action lawsuit (Stroud v. eMachines Inc.) that alleges the defendants sold computers with a defective part that could cause the loss or corruption of data written to, or read from, a floppy disk. eMachines denies any wrongdoing but has agreed to a class action lawsuit settlement to resolve the litigation.
Class Members of the eMachines class action settlement include anyone who purchased the following computers from eMachines or an eMachines authorized reseller (a retail store) in the United States on or after December 31, 1997:
Class Members have the option to receive one of several benefits. Class Members who complete and submit a valid Claim Form and Proof of Purchase will receive a redemption certificate with a face value of $365 that can be used toward an Acer, Gateway, or eMachines replacement computer and/or accessories. This certificate may also be exchanged for $62.50 cash.
Regardless of which benefit you choose, you will not be required to return your original computer.
The only way to receive benefits from the eMachines floppy disk settlement is to submit a claim form postmarked by July 15, 2013.
Claim Forms and more information on your rights in the eMachines Class Action Lawsuit Settlement can be found at www.eMachinesFloppyDiskSettlement.com.
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How to File a Claim for the eMachines Floppy Disk Class Action Lawsuit Settlement
   Website of the Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Administrator: www.eMachinesFloppyDiskSettlement.com Address to submit a claim form (REQUIRED):
To receive benefits from the eMachines class action lawsuit settlement, you must submit a valid Claim Form to the following address postmarked no later than July 15, 2013:Â eMachines Settlement Administrator
c/o KCC Class Action Services
P.O. Box 43143
Providence, RI
02940-3143
Phone Number to call for assistance: 888-623-6174
Purchased On or After: December 31, 1997
Claims must be postmarked by: 7/15/13
Settlement Administrator: Kurtzman Carson Consultants LLC
Class Counsel:
Wayne A. ReaudTHE REAUD LAW FIRM
Defense Counsel:
David C. LawrenceATKIN, GUMP, STRAUSS, HAUER & FELD, LLP
Updated June 14th, 2013
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45 thoughts oneMachines Computer Class Action Lawsuit Settlement
I am very upset that I was not notified about this case. My brother-in-law got a letter in the mail about the lawsuit and got a new computer as a result. I was not contacted even though I bought the exact same machine he purchased at the same time he made his purchase!!! So I got screwed not once, but twice by emachine!!! If they were going to notify some people that had these computers, ALL should have been notified!
I am very upset that I was not notified about this case. My brother-in-law got a letter in the mail about the lawsuit and got a new computer as a result. I was not contacted even though I bought the exact same machine he purchased at the same time he made his purchase!!! So I got screwed not once, but twice by emachine!!! If they were going to notify some people that had these computers, ALL should have been notified!
Already used voucher for refurbished Gateway Laptop. After I used my voucher and free shipping, I am getting the computer for a total of 14.99. That is the only cheap computer they have on their site otherwise take the $62.50. other laptops are way overpriced.
Received voucher 7/18 for $365 e machine products or if I wanted to convert the voucher for cash they will send out a 62.50 check
******! I just saw this online!!! Missed the filing by a couple days! I wish I was notified.I still have my broke e-machine sitting on my desk collecting dust!
I just now saw this lawsuit I have a emachine I bought at wal mart tht does not workI was never notified of this lawsuit
When do we receive our settlement?
Darn it, missed the deadline by 2 days and I owned an emachines too! Kicking self, lol
lawsuit to receive money for e-machines
I didn’t like the eMachines Computer Class. It did not teach me nothing. An the Computers broke down all the time.
I sent my claim in months ago, but believe I requested the cash amount. I will take a new computer instead. and by the way I would still have the problem computer from emachine in a box in storage. If a postage free box is sent I will mail it back. Thanks, Gloria Cowan
I would take the cash. I received a laptop and have sent it back 3 times for the same thing. As of now, it’s just sitting there doing nothing. I don’t want to sound greedy but what good is a replacement if it doesn’t work???