Nvidia GTX 970 Graphics Card Class Action Settlement

If you bought a Nvidia GTX 970 graphics card in the U.S. within the last two years, then you could benefit from a class action settlement.

Nvidia has agreed to pay $30 for each GTX 970 GPU purchased, with no limit on the total amount each Class Member can claim.

The class action settlement resolves allegations that the graphics card manufacturer falsely advertised the storage capabilities and operating performance of its GeForce GTX 970 GPU.

Specifically, plaintiffs alleged that the GTX 970 was misrepresented as being able to “(1) operate with a full 4 gigabytes of video random access memory, (2) have 64 render output processors, and (3) have an L2 cache capacity of 2megabytes, or omitted material facts to the contrary.”

Plaintiffs claimed that instead of 4 GB of video random access memory, the graphics card operated on 3.5 GB with a separate .5 GB spillover.

In addition, the lawsuits alleged that instead of the 56 render output processors that the GTX 970 advertised, the actual device contained 64 ROPs.

The settlement includes 15 class action lawsuits that were consolidated in Northern California, as well as one pending action in San Diego.

Nvidia denied the allegations but agreed to the terms of the settlement to avoid the cost and risk of further litigation. The Court has not sided with either party.

Class Members who wish to object or exclude themselves from the terms of the settlement must do so by Nov. 8, 2016.

Who’s Eligible

Under the terms of the settlement, Class Members include all U.S. residents who bought a GTX 970 GPU from the defendants, the AIC Partners or their authorized retailers between Sept. 1, 2014 and Aug. 24, 2016 other than for purposes of resale.

Potential Award

$30 per GTX 970 GPU.

Eligible Class Members are expected to receive $30 for each GTX 970 GPU device that was purchased in the U.S. between Sept. 1, 2014 and Aug. 24, 2016. There’s no limit to the number of claims you can submit.

Proof of Purchase

Those who are submitting Claim Forms will be required to provide a verification code or proof of purchase. This includes any of the following:

• Sales receipt
• Credit card receipt or statement
• Shipping manifest
• Purchase order
• E-mail confirmation
• Other similar documentation

“Alternatively, you may submit a Product Identification Number, which is the product identification number, serial number, stock keeping unit (‘SKU’), device identification number, part number, or other letters and/or digits embedded on the box, back, or bottom of each GPU that comprises its identification number, or that can be located by checking the settings for the GPU via software.”

Claim Form

CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »

Claim Form Deadline

11/30/2016

Case Name

In re: Nvidia GTX 970 Graphics Chip Litigation, Case No. 4:15-cv-00760, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Final Hearing

12/07/2016

UPDATE: On December 7, 2016, the court granted the Nvidia GTX 970 class action settlement final approval.  Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our  Facebook page.

Settlement Website

www.GTX970Settlement.com

Claims Administrator

Nvidia GTX 970 Graphics Chip Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 43431
Providence, RI 02940-3431
1-844-312-5253

Email: info@GTX970Settlement.com

Class Counsel

Alan M. Mansfield
WHATLEY KALLAS LLP

L. Timothy Fisher
Neal J. Deckant
BURSOR & FISHER LLP

Defense Counsel

ORRICK HERRINGTON & SUTCLIFFE LLP