Lithium Batteries

NOTICE

Did you purchase LIBs (lithium ion batteries) or certain products containing LIBs (LIB Products) between January 1, 2000 and January 1, 2012?

If so, apply now to receive money from class action settlements.

The deadline to apply to receive a payment is December 17, 2021.

What is this class action about?

Class actions were commenced in Canada alleging an unlawful conspiracy to fix prices for LIBs and LIB Products.

LIBs are rechargeable batteries used in electronic products. LIB Products are laptop computers, notebook computers, tablet computers, e-book readers, MP3 players, personal digital assistants, handheld GPS, handheld video players, cellphones, smartphones, or replacement batteries for any of these products.

Settlements totalling CDN$21.3 million were reached with NEC, Samsung, Sony, LG, Toshiba, Maxell, and Panasonic (the “Defendants”). The settlements have received court approval in Ontario and Quebec. The settlements are a compromise of disputed claims and are not admissions of liability. The settlements resolve the litigation in full.

Am i eligible to receive money?

You are eligible to receive money if you purchased LIBs or LIB Products between January 1, 2000 and January 1, 2012. You can claim with respect to all LIBs or LIB Products purchased, regardless of the manufacturer or brand.

Purchases of cellphones or smartphones as part of a cellular service contract are not eligible for compensation.

How much money will i receive?

The settlement funds (plus any costs awards and accrued interest and less approved fees and expenses) are available for distribution to eligible claimants.

Subject to further court order, undocumented claims will be paid $20.00.

After all undocumented claims are paid, the remainder of the settlement funds will be distributed on a proportional basis, based on the value of your claim relative to the value of all approved claims.

The value of your claim for the purpose of determining your share of the settlement funds will be calculated based on: (a) the number and type of LIBs or LIB Products purchased (a point value will be assigned based on the number of LIB cells and value of the LIB cells within each product type); and (b) your categorization as a Direct Purchaser End User, Direct Purchaser Reseller, Other Purchaser End User and/or Other Purchaser Reseller.

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Do i need proof of purchase?

To be eligible to receive more than $20.00, you must provide purchase records. Purchases may be substantiated by sales records provided by the Defendants (where available).

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How do i apply to receive a payment?

Applications can be submitted online at www.batteriessettlement.ca. If you do not have internet access, call the Claims Administrator at 1-866-726-4080.

What is the deadline for applying to receive payments?

Applications must be made no later than December 17, 2021.

When will i receive my money?

Accurate processing takes time. Depending on the number of applications filed, it could be up to one year before you receive compensation. Please check www.batteriessettlement.ca for regular updates.

Who am i represented by?

You are represented by: Siskinds LLP (London, ON), Sotos LLP (Toronto, ON), Camp Fiorante Matthews Mogerman LLP (Vancouver, BC) and Belleau Lapointe s.e.n.c.r.l. (Montréal, QC).

For more information

Claims can be submitted online at www.batteriessettlement.ca.

For more details about the claims process, see Long Form Notice or contact the Claims Administrator, RicePoint Administration Inc., by phone (toll-free) at 1-866-726-4080 or by email at batteriessettlement@ricepoint.com.