$31.75M Invisalign maker and SmileDirectClub antitrust class action settlement

Align Technology has agreed to a $31.75 million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims that it violated antitrust laws by entering into an agreement with SmileDirectClub to suppress competition in the direct-to-consumer dental aligner market.

The SmileDirectClub class action settlement benefits individuals who purchased, paid for and/or provided reimbursement for some or all of the purchase price for SmileDirectClub aligners acquired for personal use between Oct. 22, 2017, and Aug. 18, 2022.

Align Technology is a medical device company that designs and manufactures the Invisalign system of clear dental aligners. SmileDirectClub is a teledentistry company that sells clear aligners to straighten teeth. Align Technology is the parent company of the Invisalign system, while SmileDirectClub sells its own aligners.

According to the class action lawsuit, Align Technology entered into an anticompetitive agreement with SmileDirectClub to suppress competition in the direct-to-consumer aligner market. The plaintiffs argue that this agreement violated the Sherman Antitrust Act.

Align Technology has not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay $31.75 million to resolve the antitrust allegations.

Under the terms of the Align Technology settlement, class members can receive a cash payment.

Class members who are identified in SmileDirectClub’s records as purchasers will receive an automatic pro rata cash payment. Those who are not identified in these records may file a claim form for a pro rata cash payment.

According to the settlement website, each class member is estimated to receive between $40 and $60 but no less than $10. Actual payment amounts may be higher or lower depending on the number of valid claims filed.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Oct. 30, 2025.

The final approval hearing for the SmileDirectClub class action settlement is scheduled for Nov. 20, 2025.

To receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by Oct. 27, 2025.

Who’s Eligible

Consumers who purchased, paid for or provided reimbursement for some or all of the purchase price of SmileDirectClub aligners for personal use between Oct. 22, 2017, and Aug. 18, 2022.

Potential Award

Up to $60

Proof of Purchase

N/A

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

10/27/2025

Case Name

Snow v. Align Technology Inc., Case No. 3:21-cv-03269-VC, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California

Final Hearing

11/20/2025

Settlement Website

SDCAlignerSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Snow v. Align Class Action
Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 2830
Portland, OR 97208-2830
[email protected]
888-788-8304

Class Counsel

Steve W. Berman
HAGENS BERMAN SOBOL SHAPIRO LLP

Defense Counsel

Karma Giulianelli
Mark Levine
BARTLIT BECK

James Pearl
Thomas Counts
PAUL HASTINGS