Automotive Refinishing Paint Antitrust Litigation

This lawsuit was brought as a class action on behalf of all individuals and entities in Vermont who indirectly purchased automotive refinishing paint from defendants, their predecessors, controlled subsidiaries or co-conspirators from as early as January 1, 1993 to the present (the "Class Period"). Plaintiffs allege that during the Class Period, defendants conspired to fix, raise, maintain or stabilize prices for automotive refinishing paint sold in the United States.

If you had all or part of the paint on your vehicle refinished during the period beginning January 1, 1993 through September 24, 2004, or you are an automobile refinisher or auto repair shop who purchased paint during that period, you may be entitled to get some of your money back.  There is a class action lawsuit in which several paint companies have settled claims for a total of $780,000. That money may be available to be divided up among people who fit into the categories described above.  The Court ruled on April 29, 2009 that a Class of indirect purchasers be certified solely in connection with the Settlement Agreements. If you are a member of the Settlement Class, you are eligible to participate in the Settlement Agreements and potentially receive a portion of the Settlement Funds.   To find out whether you are a member of the Settlement Class, please review the notice of settlement at the claims administrator’s website by clicking here.