Status of Claims Administration

Update: Third Omnibus Distribution

A third distribution of settlement funds has been approved in the Canadian Auto Parts Price-Fixing Class Actions. Class Members can click here to submit a claim online. Class Members are defined below and in FAQ#7. You may contact the Claims Administrator* if you have questions about your eligibility or assistance submitting a claim in the Third Distribution.

*Please note: the Claims Administrator (RicePoint Administration Inc.) has rebranded and is now doing business as Verita Global. See here for more information.

Who is eligible to claim?

The 3rd distribution relates to 9 cases. The affected brands and time periods vary from case to case. 

To be eligible for settlement benefits in any particular action, you must have purchased and/or leased a new passenger car, sport utility vehicle, van, and/or light truck (up to 10,000 lbs) from the applicable Automaker(s) (listed in the two charts below) during the relevant period.

Affected persons fall within two broad categories:

Purchasers of “Newly Included Vehicles”

Purchasers of “Newly Included Vehicles” have not previously been provided with an opportunity to apply for settlement benefits in the auto parts class actions.  They must file a claim to be eligible for compensation.  Newly Included Vehicles are defined as:

Newly Included Vehicles
Automaker	Relevant Period
BMW/Mini Cooper	Dec 5, 2014 to May 31, 2017
Ford/Lincoln/Mercury	Aug 1, 2015 to May 31, 2017
Hyundai, Kia	Jan 1, 2007 to May 31, 2016
Mercedes-Benz/Smart	Nov 29, 2004 to May 31, 2017
Mitsubishi	Jul 1, 1998 to Jul 31, 2015
Suzuki	Jul 1, 1998 to May 31, 2016

Purchasers of “Previously Included Vehicles” were previously provided with an opportunity to apply for settlement benefits in the auto parts class actions and advised that their eligibility to participate in subsequent distributions would depend on filing a claim in the Second Omnibus Distribution. There is no new opportunity for filing claims. If you consented to your information being retained by the claims administrator for use in subsequent distributions, you will be automatically considered for eligibility. If you did not consent to your information being retained by the claims administrator for use in subsequent distributions, you will be sent an email allowing you to change your election.

Previously Included Vehicles are defined as:

Previously Included Vehicles
Automaker	Relevant Period
BMW/Mini Cooper, Volkswagen/Audi/Porsche	Nov 29, 2004 to Dec 4, 2014
Chrysler/Dodge/Fiat/Jeep/Ram	Jan 1, 2000 to Mar 1, 2014
Ford/Lincoln/Mercury	Jul 1 2003 to July 31, 2015
General Motors (Buick/ Cadillac/Chevrolet/Daewoo/ GMC/Hummer/Isuzu/ Oldsmobile/Pontiac/ Saab/Saturn)	Jan 1, 2001 to Feb 28, 2014
General Motors (Pontiac Vibe only)	Jan 1, 2004 to Dec 31, 2008
Honda/Acura, Nissan/Infiniti, Subaru	Jul 1, 1998 to Sept 30, 2016
Jaguar/Land Rover, Volvo	Nov 29, 2004 to Oct 15, 2013
Mazda	Jul 1, 1998 to Dec 4, 2014
Toyota/Lexus	Jul 1, 1998 to May 31, 2016

No wrongdoing is alleged against the Automakers.  They are not defendants in these class actions.

How much money will I receive?

Payment will be distributed on a proportional basis, based on the value of your claim relative to the value of all approved claims.  It is anticipated that all claims will receive a minimum payment of $25 per claim, NOT per vehicle.