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A settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit alleging a price-fixing conspiracy in the pool products industry. Consumers who bought pool products in certain states between Jan. 1, 2008 and July 16, 2013 may be eligible for cash benefits from the class action settlement.
Pool products manufacturers Pentair Water Pool & Spa Inc., Hayward Industries Inc. and Zodiac Pool Systems Inc. were hit with a class action lawsuit alleging they conspired with distributor Pool Corporation to fix the prices of pool products, resulting in consumers paying artificially inflated prices for pool products between Jan. 1, 2008 and July 16, 2013.
According to the pool products class action lawsuit, the defendants used their market power to engage in unfair business practices and stifle competitors. This conduct allegedly resulted in higher prices, reduced output and reduced consumer choice for pool products.
The defendants deny the allegations but agreed to a settlement in order to avoid the risk and expense of continued litigation. Pentair has agreed to pay $600,000, Hayward has agreed to pay $1.5 million and Zodiac has agreed to pay $500,000 to settle the pool products class action lawsuit. The litigation is continuing against Pool Corporation.
UPDATE: On JULY 2, 2016, according to the settlement websites, the estimate time frame for check disbursement is the end of 2016. Top Class Actions will continue to provide updates as we learn more. Keep checking back and let us know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.
UPDATE 2: Top Class Actions viewers who filed a claim for the pool products price-fixing class action settlement started receiving checks in the mail.
Who’s Eligible
Class Members of the pool products settlement include individuals or entities in Arizona, California, Florida or Missouri which purchased pool products (not for resale) from a pool retailer, builder or service/maintenance company (or individual) in Arizona, California, Florida or Missouri at any time from Jan. 1, 2008 through July 16, 2013.
NOTE: In Missouri, only persons or entities that purchased pool products primarily for personal, family or household purposes are eligible.
The class action settlement defines “pool products” as “the equipment products, chemicals, parts or materials used for the construction, maintenance, repair, renovation or service of residential and (except in the state of Missouri) commercial swimming pools,” and includes products such as chemicals, cleaners, covers, diving boards, filters, heaters, pool liners, pool walls, pumps, rails, and white goods (the parts necessary to maintain pool equipment) manufactured by Hayward, Pentair or Zodiac and sold by Pool Corporation or any of its subsidiaries indirectly to end users.
Potential Award
Varies.
Proof of Purchase
It is recommended that claimants attach at least one form of “verifying” information. This can include a receipt, the serial number of the equipment, a photograph of the pool product, a confirmation of the purchase provided by the pool supplier, warranty information and/or the owner’s manual for the product.
NOTE: The Claims Administrator will have discretion to determine the sufficiency of your verifying information.
Claim Form
Claim Form
Claim Form Deadline
12/11/2015
Case Name
In re: Pool Products Distribution Market Antitrust Litigation, MDL. No 2328, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
Final Hearing
1/8/2016
NOTE: The Hayward/Zodiac class action settlement received final approval on July 27, 2015.
Settlement Website
www.PoolProductsConsumerLawsuit.com
Claims Administrator
Angeion Group
1-866-753-3703
Class Counsel
Thomas J.H. Brill
LAW OFFICE OF THOMAS H. BRILL
Gerald E. Meunier
GAINSBURGH BENJAMIN DAVID MEUNIER & WARSHAUER LLC
John F. Edgar
EDGAR LAW FIRM LLC
Michael Brady
BRADY & ASSOCIATES
Defense Counsel
Counsel for Pentair:
Michael J. Lockerby
Melinda F. Levitt
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP
Wayne J. Lee
STONE PIGMAN WALTHER WITTMAN LLC
Counsel for Hayward:
Richard Hernandez
MCCARTER & ENGLISH LLP
Counsel for Zodiac:
J. Brent Justus
MCGUIRE WOODS LLP
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70 thoughts onSwimming Pool Products Antitrust Class Action Settlement
Pool corp says they stock an item, then begins charging freight because they no longer stock the item, the retailer is not told of these actions and then charged unfair freight charges ….. This corporation is nothing but fraudulent, that cares nothing about the retailer. They also sell to mega internet companies that makes it impossible for small business to survive….
Pool Corp is still out of line by having ridiculous price changes every year without telling the purchaser, I have decided to drop all business with pool corp because of their actions…. I hope another class action is non the way for the retailers that are being charged a higher price w/o any notification.
Any one have update on this case? Checks being sent out?
No updates, no nothing, silently are golden!!!
any new updates?
So find your own info
Harry, Gordy , what ever,,,,, read your comment,,,,, now ,,,,, nonsense , word does not fit here, you act like no one has internet , and you are the only source of anyone to get info, You Sir need to get out of Mayberry
I got an email as to when this process will finalize but I am not sharing with this bunch. When ppl stop the nonsense I will share.
I filed all of my documentation online, but had issues I continued several days later and was able to get it thru, my concern is because of all of the issues going on at the time did my documentation go thru. tried calling the claims administrator and was not able to get a hold of anyone, does anyone know of another way to check into this.
Be nice and share your lunch!
Why so quiet, any updates.
she’s lying , they just started processing claims this month according to special masters report and I would believe them before I believe her, she’s lied so much she’s starting to believe her own lies .I would try to make believe I was somebody else to if I was her, How about that juliahecker!
This closed one month ago. I believe that juliahecker is a big fat lying fake!