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eMachines Computer Class Action Settlement
By Mike Holter
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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.
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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.
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Updated June 14th, 2013
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319 thoughts oneMachines Computer Class Action Settlement
I had two of those eMachines. First one was so good and cheap I bought another. Lasted about a year and ended up running one with an external floppy. About $150 back then. Wish I had saved a receipt as that got to be 10 years ago. Who saves such info that long?
Here’s the contact number on my card 1-888-623-6174
Anyone have a number to call from that card you all got? Please…I’ve moved across country and didn’t get a post card, but I have 3 of these machines sitting in my house right now?
You may black out everything but your name & photo on your ID copy you send in.
I wasn’t going to participate because no way was I sending a copy of my drivers license to anyone. Then I found out you could black out all but your name and photo. So I’m in.
My e machine was a gift from my daughter. I no longer have the machine. Does this mean I still have a legal right to this claim?
bought my first E machine in 2002 and actually have the receipt but since it was printed on Circuit City emulsion type paper it is very light. Someone had written pro pro 556!! on it. I can still just read the price and the big E. It is a little strange that they want a picture but whatever, I will be getting a new puter, I’m in.
I still have mine and all the paperwork from 1999 but don’t understand why they would want a copy of my drivers license. I had to replace the power supply long ago and haven’t used the computer in years. What happens if you send the card in without the ID?
I Purchased One i 2000 and thinking I had bought a lemon I got another one in 2001 which turned out to be a P.O.S. also
I have moved 2X since I purchased 2 emachines in about 8 years ago. I brought them from Walmart, purchasing them a day apart. Is there any hope for folks that have moved since they made the purchase.
I had to through out my machine because it was so currupt it would not function. I purchased an Acer Aspire 6920 and over a course of 4 years it has had to be serviced a total of six times. To this day it still has problems.