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Is this Class Action Settlement at legalclaimsadminDOTcom legit?
Email received:

Important Notice About a Class Action Settlement
Feb 17 at 12:06 PM
DoNotReply
To: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

If You Bought Electronics Such as a Portable Computer, Power Tool or Camcorder Containing a Lithium Ion Cylindrical Battery or a Replacement Battery from January 1, 2000 through May 31, 2011


The Amount of Money You Could Receive from $44.95 Million in Settlements May Have Changed and Your Legal Rights May Be Affected


A Federal Court authorized this Notice. This is not a solicitation from a lawyer.


Why Are There Settlements?
LG Chem, Ltd. and LG Chem America, Inc. ("LG Chem"), Hitachi Maxell Ltd. and Maxell Corporation of America ("Hitachi Maxell"), and NEC Corporation ("NEC") (collectively, the "Settling Defendants") agreed to pay $44.95 million in Settlements to resolve claims that Settling Defendants allegedly fixed the price of cylindrical Lithium-Ion Batteries, causing individuals and businesses to pay more for products like portable computers, power tools, camcorders or replacement batteries for any of these products. A federal court previously approved the Settlements but is now reconsidering them under a revised Distribution Plan, and will also consider Class Counsel's request to reinstate the prior awards of attorneys' fees and reimbursement of litigation expenses.


A more detailed notice, which includes additional information about the settlements, is available at the settlement website (www.reversethecharge.com) or by calling 1-855-730-8645.


What Is This Notice About?
You are receiving this email because you may be a Class Member. This notice is to inform you about recent changes to the proposed Distribution Plan for the Settlements, extended deadlines to exclude yourself from the Settlements or to object to the Settlements, and Class Counsel's renewed request for attorneys' fees and litigation expenses, before the Court decides whether to finally approve the Settlements with Settling Defendants and the revised Distribution Plan.


Am I Included?
The Class includes all persons and entities who, as residents of the United States and during the period from January 1, 2000 through May 31, 2011, indirectly purchased new for their own use and not for resale one of the following products which contained a lithium-ion cylindrical battery manufactured by one or more Defendants in this lawsuit or their co-conspirators: (i) a portable computer; (ii) a power tool; (iii) a camcorder; or (iv) a replacement battery for any of these products. "Indirectly" means the product was purchased from someone other than the manufacturer, such as a retail store.


What Do The Settlements Provide?
The Settlement Fund is $44.95 million. After deducting Court-approved attorneys' fees, service awards, notice and administration costs, and litigation expenses, the remaining Net Settlement Fund will be divided into two funds, a Repealer Fund and a Non-Repealer Fund. The Repealer Fund (90% of the Net Settlement Fund) will be available for distribution to Class Members who are residents of the following Repealer States: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. All other states and/or jurisdictions are "Non-Repealer" States. The Non-Repealer Fund (10% of the Net Settlement Fund) will be available for distribution to Class Members who are residents of Non-Repealer States. However, the plan for distributing the Settlement Funds is not final and may be changed by the Court after considering any and all objections by Class Members. If the Court determines that further changes to the allocation of the Settlement Funds between the Repealer and Non-Repealer Fund are appropriate, those changes will be posted on the settlement website (www.reversethecharge.com), which also provides more details about the Settlements.


How Can I Get A Payment And How Much Will I Receive?
Money from all settlements in this case will be distributed together on a per-Class Member basis, but the amount you receive from each settlement will depend on the Court-approved Distribution Plan. No money will be distributed yet. If final approval is granted to the Settlements with Settling Defendants, Class Members who have already filed a valid and timely claim will receive cash payments. The deadline to file a claim has already passed. The deadline was July 19, 2019. If you did not already file a claim, you will not receive a cash payment from the Settlements with Settling Defendants, unless you previously requested to be excluded from the settlement and successfully apply to rejoin the class as described in the Long Form Notice.


What Are My Rights?
Even if you do nothing, you will be bound by the Court's decisions concerning these settlements. To keep your rights to sue the Settling Defendants regarding Lithium Ion Batteries, you must exclude yourself from the Class in writing by April 13, 2020. If you stay in the Class, you may object to the settlements with Settling Defendants in writing by April 13, 2020. The settlements, along with details on how to exclude yourself from the settlements, re-join the class, or object to the settlements with Settling Defendants, are available at the settlement website (www.reversethecharge.com).


The Court will hold a Final Fairness Hearing at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, May 20, 2020, at the United States Courthouse, 1301 Clay Street, Courtroom 1, 4th Floor, Oakland, CA 94612, to consider whether to approve the settlements with the Settling Defendants. Class Counsel may request at the hearing attorneys' fees not to exceed 30% of the cumulative Settlement Fund of $113.45 million obtained in this case thus far, or $33,829,176, plus costs and expenses in an amount not to exceed $6,751,735.84 and service awards to the Class representatives in the amount of $10,000 each for the work they have undertaken on behalf of Plaintiffs, and for $25,000 for two government entities. If you object, you or your own attorney may appear and speak at the hearing to comment on the settlements with Settling Defendants and/or on any request for attorneys' fees, service awards for Class representatives, or reimbursement of costs and expenses at your own expense, but you are not required to appear. The hearing may be moved to a different date or time without additional notice, so it is a good idea to check the website for additional information. Please do not contact the Court about this case. Detailed information is available at the settlement website (www.reversethecharge.com) or by calling 1-855-730-8645.
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Is this Class Action Settlement at legalclaimsadminDOTcom legit?
Email received:

Important Notice About a Class Action Settlement
Feb 17 at 12:06 PM
DoNotReply
To: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

If You Bought Electronics Such as a Portable Computer, Power Tool or Camcorder Containing a Lithium Ion Cylindrical Battery or a Replacement Battery from January 1, 2000 through May 31, 2011


The Amount of Money You Could Receive from $44.95 Million in Settlements May Have Changed and Your Legal Rights May Be Affected


A Federal Court authorized this Notice. This is not a solicitation from a lawyer.


Why Are There Settlements?
LG Chem, Ltd. and LG Chem America, Inc. ("LG Chem"), Hitachi Maxell Ltd. and Maxell Corporation of America ("Hitachi Maxell"), and NEC Corporation ("NEC") (collectively, the "Settling Defendants") agreed to pay $44.95 million in Settlements to resolve claims that Settling Defendants allegedly fixed the price of cylindrical Lithium-Ion Batteries, causing individuals and businesses to pay more for products like portable computers, power tools, camcorders or replacement batteries for any of these products. A federal court previously approved the Settlements but is now reconsidering them under a revised Distribution Plan, and will also consider Class Counsel's request to reinstate the prior awards of attorneys' fees and reimbursement of litigation expenses.


A more detailed notice, which includes additional information about the settlements, is available at the settlement website (www.reversethecharge.com [reversethecharge.com]) or by calling 1-855-730-8645.


What Is This Notice About?
You are receiving this email because you may be a Class Member. This notice is to inform you about recent changes to the proposed Distribution Plan for the Settlements, extended deadlines to exclude yourself from the Settlements or to object to the Settlements, and Class Counsel's renewed request for attorneys' fees and litigation expenses, before the Court decides whether to finally approve the Settlements with Settling Defendants and the revised Distribution Plan.


Am I Included?
The Class includes all persons and entities who, as residents of the United States and during the period from January 1, 2000 through May 31, 2011, indirectly purchased new for their own use and not for resale one of the following products which contained a lithium-ion cylindrical battery manufactured by one or more Defendants in this lawsuit or their co-conspirators: (i) a portable computer; (ii) a power tool; (iii) a camcorder; or (iv) a replacement battery for any of these products. "Indirectly" means the product was purchased from someone other than the manufacturer, such as a retail store.


What Do The Settlements Provide?
The Settlement Fund is $44.95 million. After deducting Court-approved attorneys' fees, service awards, notice and administration costs, and litigation expenses, the remaining Net Settlement Fund will be divided into two funds, a Repealer Fund and a Non-Repealer Fund. The Repealer Fund (90% of the Net Settlement Fund) will be available for distribution to Class Members who are residents of the following Repealer States: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. All other states and/or jurisdictions are "Non-Repealer" States. The Non-Repealer Fund (10% of the Net Settlement Fund) will be available for distribution to Class Members who are residents of Non-Repealer States. However, the plan for distributing the Settlement Funds is not final and may be changed by the Court after considering any and all objections by Class Members. If the Court determines that further changes to the allocation of the Settlement Funds between the Repealer and Non-Repealer Fund are appropriate, those changes will be posted on the settlement website (www.reversethecharge.com [reversethecharge.com]), which also provides more details about the Settlements.


How Can I Get A Payment And How Much Will I Receive?
Money from all settlements in this case will be distributed together on a per-Class Member basis, but the amount you receive from each settlement will depend on the Court-approved Distribution Plan. No money will be distributed yet. If final approval is granted to the Settlements with Settling Defendants, Class Members who have already filed a valid and timely claim will receive cash payments. The deadline to file a claim has already passed. The deadline was July 19, 2019. If you did not already file a claim, you will not receive a cash payment from the Settlements with Settling Defendants, unless you previously requested to be excluded from the settlement and successfully apply to rejoin the class as described in the Long Form Notice.


What Are My Rights?
Even if you do nothing, you will be bound by the Court's decisions concerning these settlements. To keep your rights to sue the Settling Defendants regarding Lithium Ion Batteries, you must exclude yourself from the Class in writing by April 13, 2020. If you stay in the Class, you may object to the settlements with Settling Defendants in writing by April 13, 2020. The settlements, along with details on how to exclude yourself from the settlements, re-join the class, or object to the settlements with Settling Defendants, are available at the settlement website (www.reversethecharge.com [reversethecharge.com]).


The Court will hold a Final Fairness Hearing at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, May 20, 2020, at the United States Courthouse, 1301 Clay Street, Courtroom 1, 4th Floor, Oakland, CA 94612, to consider whether to approve the settlements with the Settling Defendants. Class Counsel may request at the hearing attorneys' fees not to exceed 30% of the cumulative Settlement Fund of $113.45 million obtained in this case thus far, or $33,829,176, plus costs and expenses in an amount not to exceed $6,751,735.84 and service awards to the Class representatives in the amount of $10,000 each for the work they have undertaken on behalf of Plaintiffs, and for $25,000 for two government entities. If you object, you or your own attorney may appear and speak at the hearing to comment on the settlements with Settling Defendants and/or on any request for attorneys' fees, service awards for Class representatives, or reimbursement of costs and expenses at your own expense, but you are not required to appear. The hearing may be moved to a different date or time without additional notice, so it is a good idea to check the website for additional information. Please do not contact the Court about this case. Detailed information is available at the settlement website (www.reversethecharge.com [reversethecharge.com]) or by calling 1-855-730-8645.

I'm pretty sure it's scam to get your info. The site itself is not secure.
They have a Facebook page but no phone #.


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02-17-2020 at 03:22 PM.
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I think it's legit.
https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/closed-settlements/619697-lithium-ion-battery-indirect-purchaser-antitrust-class-action-settlement/

https://www.reddit.com/r/beermoney/comments/6ic0ub/there_is_a_huge_class_action_lawsuit_that_most/
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02-17-2020 at 04:59 PM.
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Another forum I attend says this is legit. PW says it's saying the settlement will be lower.
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02-17-2020 at 05:12 PM.
02-17-2020 at 05:12 PM.
My coworker's uncle sisters best friend says it's not legit.
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02-17-2020 at 11:51 PM.
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I think it closed/ended for submission in 2017. So while the CAS might be legit, the email you got might not be.
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02-18-2020 at 07:15 AM.
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It's just to notify there are so many Plaintiffs the award amount has diminished.
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02-18-2020 at 11:09 AM.
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Looks legit to me, better jump on it before all the funds are gone!
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