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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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319 thoughts oneMachines Computer Class Action Settlement
Not getting my ID, I just dug this computer up the other day to get ready to throw it out, maybe I’ll just use it for target practice. All class actions are a waste other than life threatening cases they should not be allowed.
No receipt is required. Claimants get $62.50 each, while the 13 attorneys split $50 million. What could be more fair. That’s only $3.8 million per attorney. They should probably get a lot more.
I do think this is a scam. I have done numerous legit class action lawsuits and I have NEVER been asked to have a photo ID like a drivers license and I have NEVER received multiple notices.
You can verify scams for class action lawsuits on product purchases by (link to external site deleted by editor) Emachine does not show up under complete listing. I emailed them but am sure they will verify our conclusion.
Note from the editor (Scott Hardy) We (Top Class Actions) were not paid to post this information. We report on settlements but unless we are included in the notification plan we aren’t paid. We are not connected to this settlement in any way. We found the settlement and are reporting on it as a benefit for our viewers.
I remember buying the Etower many years ago, but a receipt?, don’t be ridiculous. Credit card was probably the way of the warranty since I don’t fill out warranty info. But, why does the post card have the last letter of my last name incorrect? It won’t match up with my license. Probable cause to dismiss my claim?
This is all BS**t. I have never ever seen anything from a settlement other than make a claim. You are only sent a claim if you are in a database resulting from the suit. If you play this game you probably sent money to Guiana to claim the bank account.
Well I’m just gonna fold up a photocopy of my DL, put it between the 2 parts of the postcard they sent me with the return addy on one side, and tape it closed, and mail it back..
If it is some kind of phishing scam, then THIS website (topclassactions.com) is part of it, because the pdf form available here requests it be sent to the same P.O. box that’s the return addy on the postcard. The only diff is the return zip+4 on the postcard is 02940-3000 and the pdf is supposed to be addressed to 02940-3143
you all are getting all bent out of shape for nothing. The card that I got in the mail does NOT ask for a receipt . Just send in the card and picture ID and give it a chance. PLEEEEZE
I have owned two of them since 1997 and I have two post cards. I looked at the pdf website with the claim form and if you have a post card then you do not need a receipt. As far as the ID, it said you can black out everything except for the picture and name. Both of mine were a piece of junk, I will take the cash or a acer.
And to get the full $365 you have to buy through this secondipity.com? It specializes in refurbs. Sounds like a scam to send you to their website and grab your info (if they haven’t grabbed it through your application).
“There is no rhyme or reason for them to get a copy of your government issued photo ID”
I fully agree with that statement. No one took my picture when I bought the machine, so there[‘s no way to compare whether it’s “me” or not.
I think the drivers’ license ot govt I.D.is a stipulation the eMachine lawyers put in there because they know that people are averse giving out any more personal information than is absolutely necessary. Ergo there will be fewer claims, even though waranted under the class action