Optical Disk Drive Manufacturers
Settled class action for price-fixing by multiple Optical Disk Drive manufacturers affecting Canadian purchasers since 2001.
ClosedCanada-wideDeadline: Deadline pendingEst. payout: Compensation pendingDeadline pending
About this settlement
The lawsuit challenged price-fixing by manufacturers of CD, DVD, and Blu-ray drives used in computers and electronics sold in Canada.
This national class action addressed allegations that major Optical Disk Drive manufacturers conspired to fix prices, causing Canadian consumers and businesses to overpay for ODDs and related products. Multiple settlements totaling over $20 million CAD and USD were approved by courts in British Columbia and Quebec. The claim period is closed.
Who qualifies
- Residents of Canada who purchased Optical Disk Drives or products containing them since January 2001.
- Individuals and businesses affected by the alleged price-fixing.
- Those who joined the class action before the claim deadline.
Compensation pending
Deadline Deadline pending