Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Bright House Class Action Settlement over violated antitrust law

Class members of Bright House Networks Class Action Settlement can claim on BrightHouseClassActionSettlement.com to get benefits from the settlement.

Bright House Networks has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit over violation of antitrust law. All the current and former customers of BHN who subscribed for digital cable and paid a monthly rental fee for an accompanying set-top box between February 2005 and August 19, 2014 are eligible for getting benefits from the Bright House Networks class action settlement.

Bright House Networks

Plaintiff, Karen Parsons filed a class action lawsuit against the company on Feb. 10, 2009 claiming that it involved in a practice of requiring Premium Cable subscribers to lease set-top box. Thus, BHN violates Section 1 of the Sherman Antitrust Act. BHN refuses the claims but agreed to end the lawsuit for avoiding the risk and expenses of ongoing lawsuit.

Class members have to submit a form to get compensation from the settlement. Current customers of BHN are required to submit an Election Form available at BrightHouseClassActionSettlement.com whereas, the former customers of BHN can submit a claim form available at the official website of settlement. They can also get a claim form by calling 1-866-742-4955.

The Election Form or claim form must be submitted before April 15, 2015. Current customer will get a $30 account credit for services and former customers will receive a cash payment of $20 from BHN. The final hearing of the case is on January 30, 2015.

Highlights of the Bright House Networks Class Action Settlement

Settlement Website: BrightHouseClassActionSettlement.com
Link to get Election Form: BrightHouseClassActionSettlement.com
Link to get claim form: BrightHouseClassActionSettlement.com
Claims must be postmarked by: April 15, 2015
Potential Award: $30 account credit for current customers or a $20 cash payment for former BHN customers

Final Hearing: January 30, 2015

Claims Administrator
Bright House Networks LLC Settlement
RG/2 Claims Administration LLC
P.O. Box 59479
Philadelphia, PA 19102-9479
Phone: (800) 585-2001
Fax: (215) 979-1695

Class Counsel
Joe R. Whatley, Jr.
WHATLEY KALLAS LLP

Defense Counsel
Robert G. Kidwell
MINTZ LEVIN COHN FERRIS GLOVSKY AND POPEO PC

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