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By Matt O’Donnell
UPDATE 2/20/13: An appeals court has vacated the $35 million Toys “R” Us Babies Product Class Action Settlement over concerns it did not fairly compensate consumers. All payments under the settlement will be halted until a new settlement distribution plan is reached, if at all. Keep checking Top Class Actions for updates.
Two proposed class action lawsuit settlements have been reached with Toys “R” Us (which does business as Babies “R” Us) for allegedly conspiring with several manufacturers to illegally raise the prices on certain baby products. If you purchased one or more of the baby products listed below, you may be able to receive a cash payment from the Baby Products Antitrust class action settlement.
Two groups of consumers sued Babies “R” Us, BabyBjörn, Britax, Kids Line, Maclaren, Medela, Peg Perego, and Regal Lager in 2006 and 2009 for conspiring with one other to implement and enforce policies that would prevent competitors of Babies “R” Us from discounting certain baby products. As a result of this alleged baby product conspiracy, Babies “R” Us overcharged consumers for these products, in violation of federal antitrust laws. The cases are known as McDonough v. Toys ‘R’ Us, et al., No. 2:06-cv-0242-AB and Elliott v. Toys ‘R’ Us, et al., No. 2:09-cv-06151- AB.
The Babies “R” Us class action settlement will provide up to $35.24 million to consumers who purchased the following baby products from Babies “R” Us in the U.S.:
Product: Purchased Between:
BabyBjörn baby carrier 2/2/00 – 4/30/05
Britax car seat 1/1/99 – 1/31/11
Kids Line products* 1/1/99 – 12/31/06
Maclaren stroller 10/1/99 – 1/31/11
Medela Pump In Style breast pump 7/1/99 – 1/31/11
Peg Perego car seat 7/1/99 – 1/31/11
Peg Perego high chair 7/1/99 – 1/31/11
Peg Perego stroller 7/1/99 – 1/31/11
(*All Kids Line products, including crib sets, blankets, valances, sheets, wall decorations, baskets, pillows, pads, hampers, porta crib sets, lamps, shelves, stackers, rugs, or mobiles, etc.)
As part of the Baby Products Antitrust Settlement, you can claim a certain percentage of the purchase price you paid for any of these products if you submit a valid claim form postmarked, faxed or submitted online to www.BabyProductsAntitrustSettlement.com by August 1, 2011. To recover the maximum amount from the Babies “R” Us class action settlement, you will have to attach acceptable proof of purchase, including receipts, cancelled checks, credit card statements, or other records that show you purchased the baby product and when the purchase was made.
You can find detailed information on how to submit a valid claim form and receive your cash refund from the Babies “R” Us Baby Product Class Action Settlement in our Open Lawsuit Settlements section.
Updated April 4th, 2011
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20 thoughts onBabies “R” Us Baby Products Antitrust Class Action Settlement
I will attempt to cash this check tomorrow at a local Chase branch. The back side of the check is actually the outside of the mailer. No standard check markings. I’m sure this is BBRUS’ way to comply without actually giving up $$. I’m sure it will be turned down. If that does happen, I wonder who I can complain to?
$17.09
Is the payment subject to tax?
I’m still not convinced this isn’t a scam. If you look st the check it says void if no watermark on back. My back is the mail-to info. No watermark
Has anyone actually cashed their check and it cleared?
My one is for 38.96
Jim,
The watermark says “IPS” on our check. You have to hold it at a steep angle to the light. My wife received $17.98 today.
Thanks,
Scott
I got $20.98
Mine was for $17.09.
My claim was paid only 5 percent of purchase price with toys r us receipt. Site says they will pay 20 percent of paid amount. After 6.5 years and 35 million dollars total paid by defendants , GCG took over 2 million and we get peanuts like 10 dollars. This whole thing is a scam for attorneys and settlement administrators…. Lawyers, Liers and Looters benefits at the expense of consumers.
Checks were mailed today. Did anyone received one?
I got 2 in the mail today
Reba,
If you don’t mind me asking, how much was the checks?
Thanks,
$18 for mine
mine was 114.50
I got one today.
I received 2 checks today. They were for $ 30.88 each.
Got one today. $5.70.
Payment will be soon as of the notice on the website June 2017. Problem is my address has changed since filing in 2011. I need to update my address. The 800 number is just a recording. The email provides a auto response. Anyone know how to get through to update an address?
I just noticed that no one replied
Moved since i filed myclaim, how can i get in touch with someone, regarding my check?