LensCrafters has agreed to a $39 million settlement in a class action lawsuit that claimed the company engaged in deceptive advertising by making certain statements regarding its AccuFit Digital System that were allegedly false or misleading.
The settlement class is made up of U.S. residents who, from Sept. 5, 2013, to Sept. 20, 2023, purchased prescription eyeglasses in the United States from LensCrafters after being fitted with AccuFit.
The plaintiff claims the defendant violated certain laws by making material misrepresentations about its AccuFit system, claiming that it was “five times more precise” than traditional methods, measuring “down to a tenth of a millimeter” despite never updating its manufacturing process to manufacture glasses to a 0.1mm specification.
EssilorLuxottica designs and manufactures ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. They own a large portfolio of eyeglass brands, including LensCrafters, an international retailer of prescription eyewear and prescription sunglasses with independent optometrists hosted at most stores.
The company denies any accusations of wrongdoing but has agreed to the settlement to resolve the claims.
Every class member who submits a valid claim will be entitled to a payment from the net settlement fund.
Class members will have the opportunity to receive a maximum of $50 for each pair of prescription eyeglasses they purchased from LensCrafters during the class period. This amount is subject to adjustment on a pro rata basis if the total claims surpass the available funds.
The deadline to opt out of the LensCrafters settlement is Feb. 5, 2024, and the deadline to object is Jan. 29, 2024.
A final fairness hearing in the LensCrafters AccuFit class action lawsuit settlement will take place Feb. 26, 2024.
Claim forms must be submitted no later than 30 days after the entry of the court’s final approval order.
Who’s Eligible
U.S. residents who, from Sept. 5, 2013, to Sept. 20, 2023, purchased prescription eyeglasses in the United States from LensCrafters after being fitted with AccuFit.
Potential Award
Up to $50 for each set of prescription eyeglasses purchased
Proof of Purchase
A copy of the receipt(s) for the purchase that must identify the prescription glasses model, date of purchase and LensCrafters location OR a statement made under penalty of perjury that the class member purchased the claimed prescription glasses after being fitted with AccuFit.
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
TBD
Case Name
Ariza, et al v. Luxottica Retail North America, Case No. 17-cv-5216-PKC-LB, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Final Hearing
02/26/2024
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Ariza, et al. v. Luxottica Retail North America
Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
PO Box 5324
New York, NY 10150-5324
info@accufitclassaction.com
833-933-8668
Class Counsel
Geoffrey Graber
COHEN MILSTEIN SELLERS & TOLL PLLC
Defense Counsel
Frank A Dante
BLANK ROME LLP
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80 thoughts onLensCrafters AccuFit false advertising $39M class action settlement
Don’t no if I have papers to send in but I did purchase eye glasses and had my exam at lens crafters in those years.
Who in the world has proof of purchase back from 2013 let alone lens crafters doesn’t even carry documents over a year… After seeing the doctor and getting your glasses once the warranty is expired, it seems like they lose the paperwork to begin with anyhow and then you got to start the process all over again. But seriously who has proof of purchase back from 2013?????
Hoarders like me! I save all medical paperwork cuz ya never know
Please add please!
Please add me.
Please add me
I’ve gotten several pairs of glasses for myself, both my kids have gotten glasses a couple of times, and my husband as well a few pair during that period.
People that work at stores like LensCrafters tend to be creative in presenting the value of the products they represent.
I believe that much of the so-
called misrepresentation of this product could have easily been exaggerated and overstated by the employees. If the company encouraged this in any way, then the settlement amount is much less than it should be.
In my case, I had already experienced the ineptitude of another company when they provided me with glasses that did not solve the issues I was experiencing.
They did not have the expertise nor did they offer what my vision issues required.
For me, even if the measurement tool provided by LensCrafters wasn’t being properly supported by the manufacturer, it was more reliable than the ruler that has been used for years.
Regardless, LensCrafters likely deserves a firm “slap on the hand” for not fixing their end of the process and not making sure that their stores were properly representing the tool for what is was.
link to file a claim is not active.
I payed way more than 50.00
My husband also got glasses from Lens Crafters for many years
Does this include minors that had eye wear purchased for them by parent? What if claimant can’t remember exact dates of purchase and don’t have the receipts for those past purchases? They just loose out? $50 doesn’t cover the exam costs, the eye wear or the specialized eye mapping cost they charge. People should get more than $50.
I totally agree! I paid way more than $50.
This happened to me