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Updates:
- Top Class Actions readers reported this settlement paying out $546 as of Sept. 14 2023.
- Congratulations to everyone who filed a claim and got paid!
- Final approval was granted for the Zaapaaz Price Fixing Class Action Settlement on Oct. 14, 2020.
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Manufacturers have agreed to pay $3.5 million to resolve claims that they fixed the prices of customized silicone wristbands and pin buttons.
The settlement benefits individuals who purchased customized silicone wristbands or customized pin buttons from Netbrands, Gennex, Custom Wristbands, and/or Zaappaaz during dates between June 1, 2014 and June 23, 2020. Exact dates vary depending on the brand, see the “Who’s Eligible” section below for more information.
Plaintiffs filed their class action lawsuit in August 2017, alleging that Netbrands, Gennex, Custom Wristbands, and Zaappaaz unlawfully conspired together to fix the prices of customized silicone wristbands and pin buttons. According to the class action lawsuit, the companies implemented their scheme between June 2014 and June 2016 – forcing customers to pay higher prices.
The customized silicone wristbands class action referenced a federal investigation which reportedly resulted in guilty verdicts from Zaappaaz, Custom Wristbands, and several of their executives. Zaappaaz reportedly agreed to pay nearly $2 million in fines while Custom Wristbands agreed to pay more than $400,000.
Although these payments compensated the government for reported violations of antitrust laws, plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit said that consumers also deserve to be compensated by the companies for their alleged misdeeds.
The manufacturers have not admitted any wrongdoing but have agreed to resolve the claims against them by paying $3.5 million. Custom Wristbands has agreed to pay $290,000, Gennex will pay $140,000, Netbrands will pay $2.5 million, and Zaappaaz will pay $625,000.
Under the terms of the customized silicone wristbands settlement, Class Members can collect cash payments. Exact settlement payments will vary depending on how many products a claimant purchased. Other factors, such as the number of claims filed and the amount deducted in fees, will also affect payment amounts.
In order to benefit from the customized silicone wristbands class action settlement, Class Members must file a valid claim form by Dec. 13, 2020. Claims require receipts or other documentation establishing date of purchase, type of product purchased, quantity purchased, and total amount paid. Failure to include this proof of purchase will result in a rejected claim.
The deadline for exclusion and objection is Sept. 23, 2020. The final approval hearing for the customized silicone wristbands settlement is scheduled for Oct. 14, 2020.
Who’s Eligible
Individuals who purchased customized silicone wristbands or customized pin buttons from Netbrands, Gennex, Custom Wristbands, and/or Zaappaaz during dates between June 1, 2014 and June 23, 2020. Exact dates vary depending on the brand, as follows:
- Netbrands: June 1, 2014 to Feb. 19, 2020
- Gennex: June 1, 2014 to Jan. 23, 2020
- Custom Wristbands: June 1, 2014 to Feb. 6, 2020
- Zaappaaz: June 1, 2014 to June 23, 2020
Potential Award
Varies.
Exact settlement payments will vary depending on how many products a claimant purchased. Other factors, such as the number of claims filed and the amount deducted in fees, will also affect payment amounts.
Proof of Purchase
Receipts or other documentation establishing date of purchase, type of product purchased, quantity purchased, and total amount paid. Failure to include this proof of purchase will result in a rejected claim.
Claim Form
NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.
Claim Form Deadline
12/13/2020
Case Name
Kjessler v. Zaappaaz, Inc., et al., Case No. 4:18-cv-0430, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Final Hearing
10/14/2020
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Zaappaaz Settlement
1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA 19103
info@CPPDirectPurchaserLitigation.com
(833) 661-0707
Class Counsel
Warren T. Burns
Korey A. Nelson
Lydia A. Wright
Christopher J. Cormier
BURNS CHAREST LLP
Daniel E. Gustafson
Daniel C. Hedlund
Michelle J. Looby
Kaitlyn L. Dennis
GUSTAFSON GLUEK PLLC
Austin Cohen
Keith J. Verrier
LEVIN SEDRAN & BERMAN LLP
Keith S. Dubanevich
STOLL STOLL BERNE LOKTING & SHLACHTER P.C.
Fred Taylor Isquith
Thomas H. Burt
Betsy C. Manifold
Carl V. Malstrom
WOLF HALDENSTEIN ADLER FREEMAN & HERZ LLP
Defense Counsel
Todd Newman
SHEINESS, GLOVER & GROSSMAN LLP
David Isaak
Sydney Scott
SMYSER KAPLAN & VESELKA LLP
Jeffery C. Bank
WILSON SONSINI GOODRICH & ROSATI PC
Butch Boyd
Jeremy Stone
BUTCH BOYD LAW FIRM
Al Van Kampen
David E. Crowe
VAN KAMPEN & CROWE PLLC
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20 thoughts onCustomized silicone wristbands, pin buttons class action settlement
Site says payment’s were made 09/2023 I call BS
TCA any word on this? I never received anything
Any update 2023??
Anyone have any word of this?
From the website
Pursuant to the terms of the Settlement Agreements, Defendants continue to make payments into the Settlement Fund. The final payments are scheduled to be deposited in July 2022. We anticipate distribution to valid claims to occur shortly thereafter.
PLEASE UP DATE
please tca up date ..was appoved last year
TCA PLEASE UP DATE THANKS
Add me please. I don’t have any receipts.
Add me purchase for my daughters