Louisville Slugger Baseball Bat Class Action Settlement

Consumers may be eligible for a Louisville Slugger baseball bat replacement or discount voucher for a new baseball bat under a recent Wilson Sporting Goods class action settlement.

The settlement benefits individuals who purchased a new Louisville Slugger Prime 915 BBCOR baseball bat, a new Louisville Slugger Prime 916 BBCOR baseball bat, or a new Louisville Slugger Prime 917 BBCOR baseball bat from retailers after April 21, 2015.

Plaintiff George Alea filed his class action lawsuit against Wilson and Louisville Slugger in January 2017. Alea claimed that the connection between the barrel and handle is defective in certain Louisville Slugger bats. The defect reportedly causes the bats to fall apart.

The Louisville Slugger class action lawsuit was almost dismissed, prompting Alea to argue against the motion in May 2017. He claimed that Louisville Slugger and Wilson failed to replace the allegedly defective baseball bats under warranty.

Despite arguments in litigation, Alea and the sporting goods manufacturers reached a settlement in December 2018. Louisville Slugger and Wilson do not admit any wrongdoing by settling the case, and instead seek a resolution that will benefit all parties.

Under the Wilson Sporting Goods class action settlement, consumers who purchased defective bats may be able to have their products replaced or get a discount on a new bat.

In order to be eligible for replacement or discount, consumers must submit a valid Claim Form with proof of purchase by Oct. 10, 2019.

Within two weeks of submitting a Claim Form, consumer will be contacted to have their bat inspected for no charge. Inspection will take around three weeks.

If the claimant’s bat is found to be defective, the company will send a replacement. If the claimant’s bat is found to not be defective, Class Members will be offered a 20 percent discount voucher or the return of their bat.

The objection and exclusion deadline for this settlement in May 6, 2019. The final approval hearing is scheduled for June 4, 2019.

Who’s Eligible

Individuals who purchased a new Louisville Slugger Prime 915 BBCOR baseball bat, a new Louisville Slugger Prime 916 BBCOR baseball bat, or a new Louisville Slugger Prime 917 BBCOR baseball bat from retailers (excluding auction sites like eBay) after April 21, 2015.

Potential Award

Replacement Prime BBCOR Bat or a 20 percent discount voucher for the purchase of a new bat.

Proof of Purchase

Credit card receipt, credit card statement, third party invoice, or any other form of evidence that proves purchase of the Louisville Slugger baseball bat.

Claim Form

CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »

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

10/10/2019

Case Name

Alea, et al. v. Wilson Sporting Goods Co., Case No. 1:17-cv-00498, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Final Hearing

6/4/2019

Settlement Website

SluggerPrimeBBCORSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Alea v. Wilson Sporting Goods Settlement Administrator
c/o KCC Class Action Services LLC
P.O. Box 404041
Louisville, KY 40233-4041
1-866-447-6228
Info@SluggerPrimeBBCORSettlement.com

Class Counsel

Jon Herskowitz
BARON & HERSKOWITZ

William Anderson
HANDLEY FARAH & ANDERSON PLLC

Defense Counsel

Jeffery Key
KEY & ASSOCIATES LAW OFFICES