Are you a vehicle owner in Ontario, British Columbia, or Quebec who purchased or leased a new car, SUV, van, or light truck? You might be eligible for compensation from the ongoing Car Parts Class Action settlement. This settlement addresses allegations of price-fixing for various automotive parts, potentially meaning you overpaid for your vehicle. This article provides the latest updates on claim administration, eligibility details, and how to file a claim to receive your potential payout.
Update on Claims Administration
Current Status (July 2024): The claims administration process is currently underway. A significant number of claims have been submitted, and the administrators are diligently reviewing each one for approval or rejection. We understand your anticipation and appreciate your continued patience as this process moves forward. Please keep checking this website for further updates regarding the distribution timeline.
Previous Update (February 2024): Starting January 15, 2024, emails were dispatched from [email protected] to class members identified in automaker data. These emails, so be sure to check your spam or junk folders, contained important information about the extended claim deadline, which closed on January 29, 2024. Crucially, the notice included a unique Claim ID and PIN, necessary for filing your claim online here. The online claim form remained accessible until March 8, 2024, for class members with this login information.
It is essential to regularly monitor this website for all updates concerning deadlines and the distribution process of the settlement funds.
A second distribution, encompassing 23 separate legal actions, has been approved by the Courts in Ontario, British Columbia, and Quebec. The claim process for this distribution is now officially open. To be considered for compensation, eligible Settlement Class Members must proactively file a claim.
If you have received a notice containing login details, this indicates that you either previously filed a claim in the first distribution and/or your details were found in customer records provided by the Automakers (refer to FAQ 9 for more details). Utilizing these login credentials when submitting your claim will automatically pre-fill your purchase information, which can significantly expedite the claim processing time.
While the primary claims deadline was October 30, 2023, if you possess a Claim ID and PIN, you may still be able to file your claim here. It is advisable to do so promptly.
Who is Actually Eligible for a Car Parts Class Action Claim?
This distribution is linked to 23 distinct legal cases. The specific vehicle brands and relevant purchase periods vary from case to case.
To determine your eligibility for settlement benefits in a particular legal action, you must have purchased or leased a new passenger car, sport utility vehicle (SUV), van, or light truck (weighing up to 10,000 lbs) from one of the participating Automakers (listed in the chart below) during the specified time frame.
It is important to note that no wrongdoing is alleged against the Automakers themselves. They are not defendants in these car parts class action lawsuits.
Is This a Vehicle Recall? Understanding the Class Action
No, this is not a vehicle recall. These Class Action Settlements are a direct response to allegations of a conspiracy among parts manufacturers. The claim is that these manufacturers conspired to artificially inflate the price of approximately 45 different automotive parts. This alleged price-fixing scheme purportedly resulted in Settlement Class Members paying inflated prices for both automotive parts and eligible brand vehicles.
Potential Compensation: How Much Could You Receive?
The payment distribution will be proportional. This means the amount you receive will depend on the value of your claim in relation to the total value of all claims that are approved. However, it is anticipated that all approved claims will receive a minimum payment of $25 per claim, not per vehicle purchased.
What About Future Auto Parts Settlements?
It’s important to be aware that there will be at least one more distribution of funds related to auto parts class action settlements. If a future distribution pertains to the same vehicle brands and years covered in this distribution, your eligibility for benefits in the future will be contingent on applying for settlement benefits in the current distribution. Unless otherwise ordered by the court, failure to apply for settlement benefits now may disqualify you from receiving benefits in any subsequent distributions. For ongoing updates regarding the proposed distribution of settlement funds, please visit www.siskinds.com/autoparts.
Access More Information and Resources
Documents: For more in-depth information about this car parts class action, you can review the detailed documents available on the website’s dedicated documents page. Read them here
FAQ: Do you have questions? You may find answers to frequently asked questions on our FAQ page. Read them here
Contact Us: If you cannot find the information you need, please reach out to the Claims Administrator directly. Find out how
