Vizio refresh rate $3M class action settlement

Vizio agreed to a $3 million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims that it inflated its TV refresh rate in advertisements to make its products look more attractive to consumers.

The settlement benefits consumers who purchased a Vizio television in California that was advertised as having a “120Hz Effective Refresh Rate” or “240Hz Effective Refresh Rate” between April 30, 2014, and June 20, 2024.

Plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit claim that Vizio falsely represented its TVs as having a higher refresh rate than they actually do. This false advertising allegedly deceived consumers into thinking that the TVs had better picture quality and were therefore worth more money. 

Vizio is a TV and entertainment company that sells its products at major retailers such as Best Buy, Walmart and Target.

Vizio hasn’t admitted wrongdoing but agreed to a $3 million settlement to resolve the false advertising class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the settlement, class members can receive up to $50 for each television they claim. These payments may be decreased on a pro rata basis depending on the number of valid claims filed in the settlement.

In addition to cash payments, class members can benefit from an enhanced service and warranty package valued at $25. This benefit includes a customer support line and a limited one-year warranty to repair picture quality issues.

Vizio also agreed to change its labeling practices going forward to refrain from representing TVs as having inflated refresh rates.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Feb. 29, 2024.

The final approval hearing for the Vizio TV refresh rate class action lawsuit settlement is scheduled for June 20, 2024.

In order to receive a settlement payment, class members must submit a valid claim form by March 30, 2024.

Who’s Eligible

Consumers who purchased a Vizio television in California that was advertised as having a “120Hz Effective Refresh Rate” or “240Hz Effective Refresh Rate” between April 30, 2014, and June 20, 2024

Potential Award

$50

Proof of Purchase

Receipts (including consumer name, TV model number, purchase date, retailer and, if an online purchase, the consumer’s state of residence), TV serial numbers, picture of the TV’s identifying information or a statement under penalty of perjury that the class member sold, donated, recycled or gave the TV away, with a statement that includes the TV model number, approximate date and location of purchase and approximate date of disposal or sale.

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

03/30/2024

Case Name

Koenig, et al. v. VIZIO Inc., Case No. BC 70266, in the California Superior Court for Los Angeles County

Final Hearing

06/20/2024

Settlement Website

RefreshRateClassAction.com

Claims Administrator

VIZIO Class Action Settlement
c/o A.B. Data Ltd.
PO Box 173110
Milwaukee, WI 53217
info@refreshrateclassaction.com
877-933-3286

Class Counsel

CRUEGER DICKINSON LLC

MILBERG COLEMAN BRYSON PHILLIPS GROSSMAN PLLC

HUDOCK LAW GROUP SC

NELSON & FRAENKEL LLP

Defense Counsel

AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD LLP