N.C., Ky. Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 Smartphone Class Action Settlement

Those who own an Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 Smartphone may be entitled to claim benefits under a settlement agreement resolving a class action lawsuit that alleged TCL Communication, the phone maker, compromised the function of the phones through an update.

Lead plaintiffs alleged in their class action lawsuit that TCL marketed, warranted and sold Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 4.7 inch and 5.5 inch smartphones as possessing compatibility with LTE Band 12, a frequency on which mobile phones operate for high speed communication; however, alleged the class action lawsuit, TCL removed LTE Band compatibility from all OneTouch Idol 3 Smartphones in a software update, greatly reducing the functionality of the OneTouch Idol 3 Smartphones.

TCL denies any liability, but agreed to offer either a replacement Alcatel phone or a return to compatibility to North Carolina or Kentucky Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 Smartphone owners. Additionally, the company has agreed to pay the class representatives $2,500 each as well as attorneys’ fees of $120,000.

Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 4.7 inch and 5.5 inch Smartphones purchased during the time period of Jan. 1, 2015 – Dec. 27, 2016 are covered by this settlement.

The deadline to opt out of the settlement agreement is May 13, 2018.

Who’s Eligible

Class Members include residents of North Carolina or Kentucky who purchased either an Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 4.7 inch or 5.5 inch Smartphone during the time period of Jan. 1, 2015 – Dec. 27, 2016 who also used the T-Mobile network, which may include, but is not limited to the following virtual network operators (“MVNOs”):  Lyca Mobile, MetroPCS, Net10, Republic Wireless, Simple Mobile, Straight Talk, Ting, TracFone, Ultra Mobile, Univision Mobile, US Mobile, Walmart Family Mobile, ZIP SIM (formerly Ready SIM).

Potential Award

Replacement Alcatel smartphone (valued at $179.99)

Class Members can either have a reinstatement of LTE Band 12 functionality on their Idol 3 Smartphone within a reasonable period of time or receive a replacement Alcatel smartphone.

Proof of Purchase

Class Members must provide evidence that they purchased an Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 4.7 inch or 5.5 inch smartphone between Jan. 1, 2015 and Dec. 27, 2016, that they used the T-Mobile Network, and proof that they are residents of North Carolina or Kentucky, along with the Claim Form.

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

4/13/2019

Case Name

Matthews, et al. v. TCL Communication Inc., et al., Case No: 3:17-cv-00095, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina

Final Hearing

6/11/2018

Settlement Website

www.AlcatelBand12Settlement.com

Claims Administrator

Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 Settlement
c/o RG2 Claims Administration
P.O. Box 59479
Philadelphia, PA 19102-9479
Phone: 866-742-4955
Fax: 215-827-5551
info@rg2claims.com

Class Counsel

Nicholas A. Migliaccio
Jason S. Rathod
MIGLIACCIO & RATHOD LLP

Gary E. Mason
WHITFIELD BRYSON & MASON LLP

Defense Counsel

Brian W. Shaffer
Thomas J. Sullivan
Lauren M. Cordrey
MORGAN LEWIS & BOCKIUS LLP