EOTech Holographic Weapon Sights Class Action Settlement

A settlement has been proposed in a class action lawsuit alleging certain holographic weapon sights manufactured by the EOTech division of L-3 Communications Corporation do not work as advertised.

If you purchased or own certain EOTech holographic weapons sights that were manufactured between Jan. 1, 2005 and Nov. 1, 2016, you may be entitled to a refund from the EOTech class action settlement.

The EOTech class action lawsuit alleges that certain holographic weapons sights made by EOTech were defective in several ways, which affected the performance of the holographic weapons sights under some conditions.

The four issues listed in the EOTech class action lawsuit include “reticle dimming” from moisture incursion, “thermal drift,” parallax, and distortion of the reticle in cold weather.

“As a result, EOTech Sights do not possess the durability, reliability or accuracy represented by Defendants,” the EOTech class action lawsuit states.

The plaintiffs assert that these defects affected the accuracy of their shots.

The manufacturer’s suggested retail price of the EOTech holographic weapons sights named in the class action lawsuit reportedly range from about $300 to $1,500, depending on the specific model and year of manufacture.

EOTech stands by its holographic weapons sights and maintains that it did nothing wrong. However, the company has agreed to settle the class action lawsuit to avoid the distraction and expense of litigation.

The deadline to opt out of or object to the EOTech class action settlement is May 23, 2017.

UPDATE: On Sept. 18, 2017, Top Class Actions viewers who submitted valid and timely claims started receiving checks for the EOTech class action settlement worth as much as $50.

Who’s Eligible

Class Members of the EOTech settlement include U.S. residents who currently own certain EOTech holographic weapons sights models that were manufactured between Jan. 1, 2005 and Nov. 1, 2016 and which were purchased on or before Feb. 15, 2017. You are also a Class Member if you previously received a refund from EOTech for one of these HWS models.

The EOTech holographic weapons sights models covered by this class action settlement include EOTech HWS Models 400, 502, 511, 512, 512 CAMO, 512.XBOW, 512.LBC1, 516, 517, 518, 551, 552, 552.XR, 552.LBC1, 552.LBC2, 553, 555, 555.USMC, 556, 557, 557.4XFTS, 557.4XFXD, 557.3X.FTS, 557.G23.FTS, 558, EXPS2, EXPS3, HHS I, HHS II, MPO II, MPO III, XPS2, XPS2-RF, XPS2-Z, XPS2-Z2, XPS2-300, and XPS3.

Potential Award

Varies.

If you received a refund from EOTech, you will automatically be sent a $22.50 voucher that can be used toward the purchase of a new EOTech product. If your information has changed since you received the refund, you should submit a Claim Form that includes your current information.

Class Members who have not previously received a refund and want to keep their EOTech Holographic Weapon Sight, can receive between $25 or $50 in cash or a $100 voucher for a new EOTech product.

Those who have yet to receive a refund, but now want to return their EOTech product can get a refund up to the MSRP ranging from $299 to $1,179, plus $15 for shipping and a $22.50 voucher.

Proof of Purchase

To receive a refund, Class Members must either return their EOTech sight or submit other documentation including the serial number in order to be eligible for a cash or voucher benefit. Follow the instructions on the Claim Form carefully.

If you have already participated in the EOTech refund program, you do not need to submit a Claim Form, unless your information has changed.

Claim Form

CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »

Claim Form Deadline

5/23/2017

Case Name

Andrew Tyler Foster, et al. v. L-3 Communications EOTech Inc., Case No. 6:15-cv-03519-BCW, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri

Final Hearing

6/30/2017

Settlement Website

www.FosterSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Andrew Tyler Foster, et al. v. L-3 Communications EOTech, et al.
c/o Heffler Claims Group
P.O. Box 60255
Philadelphia, PA 19102-0255
844-702-2787

Class Counsel

Tim E. Dollar
DOLLAR BURNS & BECKER LC

Craig Heidemann
DOUGLAS HAUN & HEIDEMANN PC

Bonner Walsh
WALSH LLC

Nadeem Faruqi
FARUQI & FARUQI LLP

Adam R. Gonnelli
THE SULTZER LAW GROUP

Sharon S. Almonrode
THE MILLER LAW FIRM PC

Defense Counsel

Richard C. Godfrey
J. Andrew Langan PC
KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP

David McDowell
MORRISON & FOERSTER LLP