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Certain vehicle owners could benefit from a $3.152 million lawsuit settlement — round five of a $1.2 billion auto parts class action settlement resolving antitrust allegations.
The settlement benefits individuals who purchased or leased an eligible new vehicle in the United States between 2002 and 2018 or who paid to replace one or more qualifying vehicle parts (not for resale). A full list of eligible vehicles and applicable time periods can be found on the settlement website.
Automotive parts manufacturers often produce the same or similar parts for countless vehicles under a range of brands. For example, electronic braking systems manufactured by Robert Bosch could be used in multiple vehicle brands.
According to several coordinated antitrust class action lawsuits, automotive parts manufacturers conspired together to artificially raise and fix the price of vehicle components. This conduct was allegedly the subject of the largest-ever antitrust investigation pursued by the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division.
“To date, as a result of its widespread investigation, the DOJ has charged more than 100 individuals and companies with criminal antitrust violations and the DOJ has levied, to date, more than $2.9 billion in criminal fines against various automotive parts manufacturers,” the auto parts class action lawsuit notes.
Although manufacturers faced consequences from federal authorities, consumers argued they were owed compensation directly from the companies. The vehicle owners and lessees sought compensation for alleged overpayment for car parts and vehicles.
The vehicle parts manufacturers haven’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay $1.2 billion to resolve these claims. Rounds one to four of the settlement resolved claims from various manufacturers and covered parts such as air conditioning systems, brake hoses, bearings and more.
The fifth and current round of the settlement includes $3.152 million and resolves claims with Bosal Industries Georgia Inc., Bosal USA, Robert Bosch GmbH, Robert Bosch LLC, ZF TRW Automotive Holdings Corp, ZF Friedrichshafen AG and Lucas Automotive GmbH.
Automotive parts covered by round five are electronic braking systems, hydraulic braking systems and exhaust systems.
Under the terms of the auto parts antitrust class action lawsuit settlement, class members can receive a cash payment based on the number of vehicles purchased, the amount paid for replacement parts and other factors.
Payments will be proportional based on these factors, though all class members will receive at least $100 for claims across all rounds of the settlement.
The deadline for exclusion and objection is Dec. 20, 2022.
The final approval hearing for the auto parts antitrust settlement is scheduled for Jan. 12, 2023.
In order to receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by Jan. 7, 2023. Class members who submitted a claim during rounds one through four do not need to file another claim form.
Who’s Eligible
Individuals who purchased or leased a new vehicle in the United States between 2002 and 2018 or who paid to replace one or more qualifying vehicle parts (not for resale)
A full list of eligible vehicles and applicable time periods can be found on the settlement website.
Potential Award
Varies
Proof of Purchase
No proof of purchase applicable
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
01/07/2023
Case Name
Re: Automotive Parts Antitrust Litigation, Case No. 12-MD-02311, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division
Final Hearing
01/12/2023
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Auto Parts Settlements
P.O. Box 10163
Dublin, OH 43017-3163
info@AutoPartsClass.com
877-940-5043
Class Counsel
Adam Zapala
COTCHETT PITRE & MCCARTHY LLP
William V Reiss
ROBINS KAPLAN LLP
Marc M Seltzer
SUSMAN GODFREY LLP
Defense Counsel
Gary J Mouw
Regan Ann Gibson
Ronald G DeWaard
VARNUM LLP
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41 thoughts onAuto parts antitrust $3.2M class action settlement
anybody actually receive a check?
I have a Nissan maximum.
Yeah, so screwed again. My Honda CRV had the worst braking system ever and during it’s 10yrs. I did indeed replace brake system in PA. which who knows why??? isn’t included. If this is incorrect, someone please direct me how to file a claim. thank you.
Greetings! For the “Auto parts antitrust $3.2M class action settlement”, how come there is no Illinois in the drop down for a Nissan Rogue or Sport? Very strange. Don’t wanna miss out on any free $$$.
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Can you include a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu with only 22,537miles on it? The breaks were squeeking and I took it to have it check out. It turns out that the left rear break pad separated from the backing. Mechanic said that should not have happened on a car with so little milage and that he had never seen anything like, that other than on an old car with a lot of rust and mileage. My car has no rust!
Just a few cars dated toward 2002. I had a new 2004 chevy that I had to spend 6K for repairs of defects not covered by the warranty. Then a rebuild at 70K miles. I’m still fixing things on it. I thought about getting another new car but I figured it too would be just more costly problems. Crap cars being made these days.
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