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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
The class action settlement us lusted on the emachines Website. They want the drivers license as part of the proof of purchase. You use also supply some evidence of purchase, a bank or credit card statement, shipping invoice or a photo of the computer showing model and serial #. Who still ha s any proof of purchase 10 years later? And who still holds onto a non working pos 10 years later?? Unfair!
Wonder when the redemption certs are going to be sent to claimants. I know the judge has to approve the settlement in march, but hopefully they’ll start sending them out before the july deadline.
My e-machine was a gift, my first computer and it had a mind of it own would come on in the middle of the nght and also go off whenever. Because it was a gift I have no receipt.
I’m going to do it. If you got a post card for this lawsuit, they already have your name and address, right? So, besides your driver License number what other information can they gain from your DL.? If you heard about the lawsuit afterwards, you’d be saying “why didn’t I get in on it”. My emachine didn’t run at all, but it was all I could afford at the time.
Seeing the astounding lack of reading comprehension in here, I’m amazed some of you can even use a computer.
I got this postcard the other day, I have had two E-machines, never had a minute’s problem with either of them.
I am leery of sending a photo id, why would they want my picture, they didn’t take one when I bought the computer.
They obviously know I bought the computer or they wouldn’t have sent me the postcard, so why do I need a receipt? Ridiculous!
In light of the current Fed ex scam, they send you an email or postcard, claiming to have a package that was undeliverable, go to this website, and when you do, you get a virus.
Fedex will leave a note on your door if they couldn’t deliver it, or leave the package unless it needed a signature.
Too many scams out there, I’m thinking I’ll pass.
There are still states that use your SSN on your driver’s license?
Ok, NO receipt needed, BUT you need to send photo id..
When we bought ours we filled out the warranty. Bought it at Circuit City. Now 10+ years later get this notice. Could be real or could be information that never made it to the shredder. hhmmm
You can black out all information on the Photo ID copy, except the photo & name. This is a quote from the claims website, found when generating a claims form:
“You may black out the personal information on the copy of your ID, but your photograph and name must be legible and the name must be associated with the Notice you received.”
I agree that no receipt is required. But I also would only send a copy of my D.L. if I can blackout everything except my name and picture. The notice sent doesn’t say thst that’s OK. I want the $62.50, but only if I can send a blacked out copy of my DL. Where did you guys see the OK for that?