Sylvania Headlight False Advertising Class Action Settlement

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

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