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Garmin Ltd. agreed to settle a class action lawsuit over allegations that its Forerunner 610 watch and watchband are defective.
Plaintiff Andrea Katz filed the Garmin class action lawsuit after claiming that she bought the sport watch as a present for her husband who competes in distance races but the product did not live up to its advertising claims.
According to Katz, Garmin marketed the Forerunner 610 watch as “not just a pretty face… [but] stands up to rain [and] sweat.” However, the wristband allegedly fell apart on three separate occasions and needed to be repaired.
Katz says that Garmin replaced the watchband twice before recommending that the couple buy a velcro watchband at their own expense to fix the issue.
The Garmin class action lawsuit alleged the company made false advertising claims about the sport watch including that the device could be used to help consumers “be the best [they] can be in preparation for a marathon.”
Katz claims that her husband was engaging in that exact activity when the plastic wristband fell apart on multiple occasions.
Garmin denies the allegations but agreed to settle the class action lawsuit to avoid the cost and risk of going to trial.
Those Class Members who wish to opt out of or object to the class action settlement must do so no later than Oct. 14, 2016.
Who’s Eligible
Class Members include all U.S. residents who purchased or owned a Garmin Forerunner 610 watch between April 2011 and July 2014.
“If you are a Class Member who has already purchased a replacement watchband to address the alleged design defect, then you are a member of Subclass 1. If you are a Class Member who paid to repair your watchband or watch as a result of the watchband detaching from the watch face, then you are a member of Subclass 2. Members of these Subclasses may be entitled to additional Settlement Benefits.”
Potential Award
Varies.
All Class Members, regardless if they file a Claim Form, will automatically receive a 12-month Consumer Limited Warranty following the final approval of this settlement.
Class Members who file a claim for the Garmin settlement may receive a repair or replacement of their watchband or watch at no cost.
Subclass 1 Class Members may be eligible for either:
- Actual cost of the replacement watchband if the replacement band was purchased from Garmin or an authorized Garmin retailer
- Up to $50 if the replacement watchband was purchased from a third party and was not a Garmin manufactured watchband
Subclass 2 Class Members may be eligible for either:
- Actual cost of the repair of the replacement band if done by Garmin
- Actual cost of the repair up to $75 if repaired by a third party
Proof of Purchase
N/A
In order to receive benefit from the Garmin class action settlement Class Members must submit a Claim Form no later than Sept. 28, 2016 and sign under penalty of perjury that all the information is true.
Depending on what Settlement benefit you are asking to receive, you may be required to submit supporting documentation.
Claim Form
Claim Form Deadline
09/28/2016
Case Name
Andrea Katz, et al. v. Garmin Ltd., et al., Case No. 2:14-cv-00165-BCW, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah
Final Hearing
11/03/2016
UPDATE: On Nov. 3, 2016, the court granted the Garmin Forerunner Sport Watch class action settlement final approval. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.
UPDATE 2: On Jan. 27, 2017, Top Class Actions viewers who filed a valid claim for the Garmin Forerunner class action settlement began receiving checks worth as much as $58.36 or a replacement sport watch.
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Katz v Garmin Settlement Administrator
c/o Heffler Claims Group
PO Box 58533
Philadelphia, PA 19102-8533
1-855-585-1129
Class Counsel
Noel J. Nudelman
HEIDEMAN NUDELMAN KALIK, P.C.
Defense Counsel
Jena Valdetero
BRYAN CAVE LLP
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17 thoughts onGarmin Forerunner Sport Watch Class Action Settlement
I received my replacement watch today.
Received $58.36 in CA friday
Received $58.36 in California on Friday
I received $58.36 in California
Received a nice watchband but no check..
Someone in California got $40 check today
I filed a claim form (lost watch due to this faulty band), and I have not heard a word. Is there any way to know if I’m on the list for some sort of settlement at all and/or what the latest update is? Yes, I’ve checked that forerunnersettlement.com site and there a) isn’t any list of included parties, nor is there any updates beyond the motion for approval of the preliminary settlement in early Nov, 2016.
UPDATE: On November 3, 2016, the court granted the Garmin Forerunner Sport Watch class action settlement final approval. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.
Any idea what the status of this case is?
actually the band is good but it is the owner that will abuse it SO why file ??