HP, Intel Pentium 4 Processor Class Action Settlement

Intel Corp. and Hewlett-Packard Co. have reached a class action lawsuit settlement over claims Intel manipulated the performance benchmark scores its first-generation Pentium 4 processors. The class action lawsuit also alleges that the Hewlett-Packard aided Intel with the deceptive practice.

Both companies deny the allegations but agreed to a class action lawsuit settlement in July to resolve the litigation and avoid the uncertainty of going to trial.

If you purchased a new computer with an eligible Pentium 4 processor for personal, family or household use between Nov. 20, 2000 and June 30, 2002, you may be able to claim $15 cash from the Intel Pentium 4 class action settlement.

Who’s Eligible

Class Members of the Intel Pentium 4 settlement include all U.S. residents, other than those residing in Illinois, who:

(i) purchased a new computer equipped with a Pentium 4 processor between Nov. 20, 2000 and Dec. 31, 2001 for personal, family or household use and (ii) purchased a new computer equipped with a first-generation (Willamette) Pentium 4 processor or Pentium 4 processor at speeds below 2.0 GHz between Jan. 1, 2002 and June 30, 2002 for personal, family or household use;

and

(i) purchased a new computer equipped with a first-generation (Willamette) Pentium 4 processor or a Pentium 4 processor at speeds below 2.0 GHz, (ii) purchased the computer between January 1, 2002 and June 30, 2002, and (iii) purchased the computer for personal, family, or household use.

Potential Award

Class Members that submit a valid claim for the Intel Pentium 4 class action settlement will receive $15 each. Defendants have also agreed to give $4 million to a computer and education nonprofit.

The Intel Pentium 4 settlement must still be approved by a Court to be valid.

Proof of Purchase

You must provide the make of computer, approximate date of purchase, and from whom you purchased the computer (e.g., Best Buy, Dell, etc.)

Claim Form

Claim Form Deadline

04/14/15

Case Name

Skold, et al. v. Intel Corporation, et al., Case No. 1-05-cv-039231, in the Superior Court for the State of California, County of Santa Clara.

Final Hearing

01/23/15

Settlement Website

www.IntelPentium4Litigation.com

Claims Administrator

Skold v. Intel Class Administrator
c/o Gilardi & Co. LLC
P.O. Box 8060
San Rafael, CA 94912-8060

Toll Free: 877-435-1884
Email: intelpentium4litigation@classactmail.com

Class Counsel

Eric H. Gibbs
Geoffrey A. Munroe
Amy M. Zeman
C. Tucker Cottingham
GIRARD GIBBS LLP

Defense Counsel

Gregory P. Stone
MUNGER, TOLLES & OLSON LLP