Remington Rifle Defective Trigger Class Action Settlement

Remington Arms Company LLC reached a class action settlement with class members who allege that several of its rifles have defective triggers, which have caused accidental discharges and even death. If you own a rifle made by Remington, you may be able to benefit from this class action settlement.

Remington has agreed to remove and replace the original trigger mechanism in several models of its rifles including: Remington Model 700, Seven, Sportsman 78, 673, 710, 715, 770, 600, 660, XP-100, 721, 722, and 725 firearms that contain a trigger mechanism that uses a trigger connector.

This class action settlement is also for owners of Model 700 and Model Seven rifles, which have a X-Mark Pro trigger mechanism manufactured from May 1, 2006 to April 9, 2014, which were the subject of an ongoing voluntary safety recall, and who did not participate in the voluntary X-Mark Pro product recall before April 15, 2015. The company warns that if someone owns one of these rifles, he or she should stop using the rifle immediately.

In addition, current and former owners of Model 700 and Model Seven rifles who had their rifle’s original Walker trigger mechanism replaced with an X-Mark Pro trigger mechanism may also benefit from this class action settlement.

This Remington class action settlement, which was reached in December 2014, resolves allegations brought against the firearm maker in 2013 by plaintiff Ian Pollard, who alleged that his Model 700 rifle fired unexpectedly due to a defect in the Walker trigger mechanism.

Remington denies any wrongdoing in the matter, but has agreed to this class action settlement to avoid the costs and risk of trial. This class action settlement was granted preliminary approval by a Missouri federal judge on April 14, 2015.

UPDATE: On Jan. 17, 2017, parties to a long-fought Remington defective trigger class action lawsuit are seeking final court approval of a settlement agreement covering upwards of 7 million individual firearms.

Who’s Eligible

Class Members of the Remington class action settlement include those who own a Remington firearm that has a trigger mechanism that is made with a component called a “trigger connector” and some models that are made with an X-Mark Pro trigger mechanism, including:

• Current owners of Remington Model 700, Seven, Sportsman 78, 673, 710, 715, 770, 600, 660, XP-100, 721, 722, and 725 firearms containing a Remington trigger mechanism that utilizes a trigger connector
• Current owners of Remington Model 700 and Model Seven rifles containing an X-Mark Pro trigger mechanism manufactured from May 1, 2006 to April 9, 2014 who did not participate in the voluntary X-Mark Pro product recall prior to April 14, 2015
• Current and former owners of Remington Model 700 and Model Seven rifles who replaced at their own cost their rifle’s original Walker trigger mechanism with an X-Mark Pro trigger mechanism

Potential Award

Class Members have three options:

1. They may choose to have the trigger mechanism retrofitted with a new X-Mark Pro or another connectorless trigger mechanism.

2. They may opt for a voucher code that is redeemable at Remington’s online store to purchase additional Remington products.

3. They may also be given a refund if they already paid to have the trigger mechanism replaced with an X-Mark Pro trigger mechanism.

In addition, all Class Members who file a claim will be sent a DVD instructing firearm owners on safe firearm handling practices

Proof of Purchase

No proof of purchase is necessary.

Claim Form

CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »

Claim Form Deadline

04/23/2020 UPDATED

Case Name

Ian Pollard v. Remington Arms Company, LLC, Case No. 4:13-cv-00086-ODS, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, Western Division

Final Hearing

02/14/2017  UPDATED

UPDATE: The Remington Trigger class action settlement was granted final approval on March 14, 2017.  However, an appeal has been filed.  Claims will not be paid until all appeals are exhausted.  We appreciate your ongoing patience. Top Class Actions will continue to provide updates as we learn more.  

UPDATE 2: On August 16, 2018, the appeals to the Remington Trigger class action settlement were resolved. Top Class Actions will continue to provide updates as we learn more.  

Settlement Website

www.RemingtonFirearmsClassActionSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Class Counsel

NEBLETT, BEARD & ARSENAULT
LEVIN, FISHBEIN, SEDRAN & BERMAN
HOLLAND LAW FIRM
LANIER LAW FIRM

Defense Counsel

SHOOK HARDY & BACON LLP
SWANSON MARTIN & BELL LLP