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eMachines Computer Class Action Settlement
By Mike Holter
UPDATE 11/12/13: eMachines Extends Cash Option Deadline for Class Action Settlement
UPDATE: A federal court approved the eMachines Computer Class Action Lawsuit Settlement at the Final Approval Hearing. Class Members have until July 15, 2013 to file a claim. Distribution of the Settlement Awards will be made in the fall of 2013. See how to file a claim for the eMachines Computer Settlement.
A proposed class action lawsuit settlement has been reached over allegations eMachines sold defective computers. If you purchased an eMachines computer, you may be entitled to a replacement computer, accessories or $62.50 in cash if the class action settlement is approved.
The eMachines settlement will resolve a class action lawsuit, titled Stroud v. eMachines Inc., that alleges the defendants sold computers with a defective part that could cause the loss or corruption of data written to, or read from, a floppy disk. eMachines denies any wrongdoing but has agreed to a class action lawsuit settlement to resolve the litigation.
Class Members of the eMachines computer class action settlement include anyone who purchased the following computers from eMachines or an eMachines authorized reseller (a retail store) in the United States on or after December 31, 1997:
Class Members have the option to receive a replacement computer and/or accessories or a cash payment. Class Members who complete and submit a valid claim form and Proof of Purchase will receive a redemption certificate with a face value of $365 that can be used toward an Acer, Gateway, or eMachines replacement computer and/or accessories or be exchanged for $62.50 cash.
Regardless of which benefit you choose, you will not be required to return your original computer.
The only way to receive benefits from the eMachines class action settlement is to submit a claim form postmarked by July 15, 2013.
A Final Fairness Hearing is scheduled for March 25, 2013.
Claim Forms and more information on your rights in the eMachines Class Action Lawsuit Settlement can be found at www.eMachinesFloppyDiskSettlement.com.
Updated June 14th, 2013
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Nice spelling, Paula.
I mailed my claim on 2/02/2013 & still have not received a Returned Goods Credit Certificate. Could you please check to see if my name is on the list & when I might receive my certificate. Thank you, Linda Crosby
I received my Acer computer and my monitor only to fine I have been charged full price. I was supposed to get my computer free and I would pay for the monitor. I have heard from know one and I am upset to see 400ish due.
…YOU ONLY GET A SETTLEMENT CERTIFICATE IF U REGISTERED YOUR EMACHINES PC YEARS AGO WHEN U BOUGHT IT, THAT’S HOW THEY KNOW U ARE ENTITLED TO A CERTIFICATE, IF U DIDN’T REGISTER YOUR EMACHINES YEARS AGO THEN U DONT GET ANYTHING, IT TOOK ME 9 MONTHS TO GET MINE
Well Allen all I can say is “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.”
I signed and dated an affidavid that was needed for me to get a 365 dollar emachine two months ago and I have received no authority card to order any product..kinda unfair allen Kelley 10001 bow ridge ct lv nv 89145
Just wondering how long from the time of applying until individuals receive the certificates. I submitted mine in July and I haven’t heard anything.
@gwen–>why are you exposing such personal information on this chat forum? Also, if you did not register the computer online or by filling out and mailing in the registration card that came with the unit then how is the company supposed to know who you are and that you purchased a computer? I think I need some fresh air.
me and my mom Annie Hutcherson and Gwen E.Hutchersonpurchased a emachine computer at crcuit city. never got recall information. our new address is 14 west 73rd st cinti ohio 45216 .513-652-1450
@Kevin–>huh? I don’t understand your question in your post. Everything is manufactured…even humans. What are you trying to ask? Please clarify and people can answer you. Also, I would never ever purchase a refurb..especially when they are sold in bulk quantity at retail prices. You can buy new for the same price or better. Peace, bro.