HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) -
That old flat screen TV you've likely
replaced by now could bring you some unexpected money.
Hawaii customers can get a share of a $1.1 billion
settlement paid by flat screen manufacturers. The class action lawsuit involved
10 companies including Samsung, Sharp and Toshiba.
The suit claims from 1999 to 2006 those
manufacturers conspired to set artificially high prices.
Consumers rushed out and overpaid for those
new TV's.
Eligible
consumers and businesses in 24 states and the District of Columbia may be
able to collect $25, $100, $200 or more by answering a few simple questions
about the LCD flat screen TVs, monitors, and laptops they bought from 1999 to
2006.
No receipts or other documents are required for
small claims. The deadline to file a claim is December 6, 2012.
The 24 states are: Arizona, Arkansas, California,
Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota,
Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North
Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, West Virginia and
Wisconsin.
Visit www.lcdclass.com to learn more about the settlement, see if you
qualify and file a claim.
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