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Consumers who purchased certain types of Sylvania headlights may be eligible for compensation from a class action settlement that resolves allegations Sylvania misrepresented the performance of some of its premium automotive lighting.
The Sylvania headlight class action lawsuit was initially filed in 2011 and alleged Sylvania overstated the brightness, road visibility and life expectancy of some of its premium headlights. Sylvania reportedly sold as many as 60 million replacement headlights during the Class Period.
Sylvania denies the allegations but agreed to settle the false advertising class action lawsuit to avoid the risk and uncertainty of continued litigation.
Who’s Eligible
You are a Class Member of the Sylvania headlights class action settlement if you purchased one or more of the covered products, other than for resale or distribution, in the United States from Sept. 22, 2005 to July 11, 2014.
The headlights covered by the Sylvania class action settlement include:
- SilverStar ULTRA, SilverStar, XtraVision or Cool Blue replacement headlight capsules;
- SilverStar, XtraVision or Cool Blue sealed beam headlights; and
- SilverStar fog or auxiliary lights.
Potential Award
Class Members who submit valid claims are expected to receive a minimum of $10, depending on the number of claims filed. However, the actual payments Class Members receive may be reduced on a proportional basis so that all valid claims can be paid.
The actual amount each eligible Class Member will receive will not be determined until after Nov. 14, 2014.
UPDATE: On Aug. 13, 2015, viewers began reporting that they were receiving checks worth $11.70 from the Sylvania headlight class action settlement. Congratulations to everyone who filed a valid claim and got PAID!
UPDATE 2: On Jan. 25, 2016, the Claims Administrator reported that 742,452 checks totaling $8,686,702.95 had cleared, while 648,592 checks totaling $7,588,523.55 remain outstanding. Class Members who need to request a check reissue, for any reason, must do so before March 23, 2016.
UPDATE 3: According to the settlement website, a second distribution of remaining funds has taken place.  Checks were mailed on June 30, 2017.  Contact the settlement administrator with any questions.  Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.
UPDATE 4: On July 3, 2017, Top Class Actions viewers who filed valid claims for the Sylvania headlights class action settlement began receiving a second disbursement check worth as much as $9.24!
Proof of Purchase
Class Members must either provide proof of purchase (such as a receipt, credit card record, document or product packaging) or swear under oath that they purchased one of the covered products.
If you received a postcard notice in the mail, you do not need to submit a Claim Form. You will receive a payment automatically if the Sylvania headlight settlement receives final approval.
Claim Form Deadline
11/14/2014
Case Name
Imran Chaudhri v. Osram Sylvania Inc., Case No. 2:11-cv-05504, in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Final Hearing
3/20/2015
Settlement Website
www.AutoLightClaims.com
Claims Administrator
Sylvania Automotive Lighting Settlement
P.O. Box 1939
Faribault, MN 55021-7194
1-866-430-8976
info@autolightclaims.com
Class Counsel
John E. Keefe Jr.
KEEFE BARTELS
Barry R. Eichen
EICHEN CRUTCHLOW ZASLOW & MCELROY LLP
Defense Counsel
Brant W. Bishop PC
Einnice H. Eun
KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP
Stephen M. Orlofsky
David C. Kistler
BLANK ROME LLP
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31 thoughts onSylvania Headlight False Advertising Class Action Settlement
$11.70 in Ohio today
Received check today for $11.70. Postcard type check, easy to get misplaced.
Welcome
Sylvania Automotive Lighting Settlement
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Settlement Update: Posted August 11, 2015
Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, on August 11, 2015 the Settlement Administrator mailed 1,391,045 postcard checks to all eligible Settlement Class Members. You are an eligible Settlement Class Member if you received a postcard notice or submitted a valid claim by December 31, 2014.
These checks have an issue date of August 11, 2015, and will become void after 120 days, on December 9, 2015. If you receive a postcard check for this Settlement, please cash or deposit it immediately.
Please note: If you need to request a check reissue for any reason, you must do so before the void date of your check. If you have questions regarding check reissues, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions page on this website.
Thanks for the info…..seen the updated settlement page…good job. Maybe beer money by the end of the week.
How much will my payment be?
Answer:
Eligible individuals will receive an award amount of $11.70. All claims are limited to a single purchase only. Payment is based on the number of eligible Claims.
If there is any money remaining in the Settlement Fund (after paying all claims, attorneys’ fees and expenses, notice and administration costs, and incentive awards to Class Representatives) it may be used to make additional payments to Class Members who cashed and accepted their initial payment
You light up my life!
please call 866 430 8976 and listen to the updated good news no more appeals checks may be out 90 days from July 3, 2015
Needing a check here pretty directly.
Angela, IDK about headlights but tail lights are as easy as changing a household light bulb. I do it myself when I need too.
I heard back from the administrator and there was an appeal
any new updates ? seems like a long time
Now that Childrens hour is over does anyone have any information ?
We have to wait until the courts approve the settlement and if there is no objections to the settlement filed in the courts.
We may expect to see a check some time in August as takes about 9 months after the courts has approved the settlement before check are mailed out.
If there is objections filed it will take longer to see a check.
I have four, possibly five, complete original product packaging from Sylvania headlight products from the stated list that I have personally purchased. Is it required that I submit a claim for each individually purchased package to be compensated for all of my purchases?
Thank you,
Randy