Linear Resistors Class Action

Court:
Ontario Superior Court of Justice

Class Members:
If you have purchased linear resistors, or products containing them, you may be a member of the proposed class. Please contact us if you have questions about the proposed class definition.

Co-counsel:
Foreman & Company is working in concert with Camp Fiorante Matthews Mogerman LLP in British Columbia and Belleau Lapointe s.e.n.c.r.l. in Québec (collectively “Class Counsel”) to prosecute these matters on a national basis.

 

The content of this page has not been approved by the Court nor does it constitute legal advice. It is for the purpose of providing general information only.

 

Case Contacts

 

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Linear resistors are small components used to regulate current in electrical circuits, and are found in most modern electronic devices. This class action alleges that certain resistors manufacturers engaged in an illegal cartel to fix prices of linear resistors in Canada.

The defendants’ conduct is alleged to have inflated the price of linear resistors, and of electronic products like computers and smartphones, for consumers and businesses across Canada. The class actions seek recovery of these overcharges on behalf of purchasers.

 

Case History

Previous Settlements

Respective settlements have been reached with the following defendants in this action:

  • ROHM Co. Ltd. and ROHM Semiconductor U.S.A., LLC. (collectively “ROHM”);

  • Hokuriku Electric Industry Co., and HDK America Inc. (collectively “HDK”);

  • Kamaya Electric Co., Ltd. and Kamaya, Inc. (collectively “Kamaya”); and

  • Panasonic Corporation, Panasonic Corporation of North America, and Panasonic Canada Inc. (collectively “Panasonic”).

As the lawsuit is still ongoing and there could be other settlements or judgments against the remaining defendants, and potentially more money for class members, the settlement funds (less Court-approved fees and expenses) will be held in an interest-bearing trust account for the benefit of class members.

If there are further recoveries, they will be added to the present settlement amounts and an efficient distribution will be made at an appropriate time. That plan must be approved by the Courts before it takes effect.

Opting-Out

The Court-ordered deadline for Settlement Class Members to opt-out of the Class Actions was January 29, 2021. If you did not previously opt-out, you are legally bound by the results of the Class Actions, including the ROHM and HDK settlement agreements.

 

Case Status

This matter has been filed in London, Ontario. Further information will be posted as this matter proceeds.

Discontinuances

Discontinuances against the Murata and Yageo groups of defendants were granted by the Court in January 2020. In July 2021, discontinuances were also granted as against the TOCOS, Midori, Vishay and Alps defendants.

The Court’s Endorsements and Orders in respect of the discontinuances can be viewed in the Court Documents section further down this page.

 

Who Represents Me?

Inquiries should be directed to:

Email:
classactions@foremancompany.com

Phone:
Kassandra Gauld - 519.914.1175 x 106

Mail:
Foreman & Company
4 Covent Market Pl
London, ON N6A 1E2

 

Court Documents

Order of Brongers J. -Settlement Approval (ROHM) -dated August 31, 2023

Order of Raikes J. -Settlement Approval (HDK) -dated September 20, 2023

Order of Raikes J. -Settlement Approval (ROHM) -dated September 20, 2023

Order of Bisson J. -Settlement Approval (ROHM/HDK) -dated September 5, 2023

Order of Bisson J. – Notice Approval and Authorization for Settlement Purposes (ROHM/HDK) – dated March 28, 2023

Order of Brongers J. – Notice Approval and Certification for Settlement Purposes (ROHM) – dated February 24, 2023

Order of Raikes J. – Notice Approval and Certification for Settlement Purposes (ROHM) – dated February 1, 2023

Order of Raikes J. – Notice Approval and Certification for Settlement Purposes (HDK) – dated February 1, 2023

Endorsement of Raikes J. – Notice Approval and Certification for Settlement Purposes (ROHM/HDK) – dated February 1, 2023

Order of Raikes J. -Settlement Approval (Kamaya) - dated February 10, 2022

Order of Bisson J. -Settlement Approval (Kamaya) - dated January 18, 2022

Order of Bisson J. - Notice Approval and Authorization for Settlement Purposes - dated August 24, 2021

Order of Raikes J. - Notice Approval and Certification for Settlement Purposes (Kamaya) - dated July 22, 2021

Order of Raikes J. – Motion for Discontinuances - dated July 22, 2021

Endorsement of Raikes J. - Notice Approval and Certification for Settlement Purposes, Discontinuances - dated July 22, 2021

Order of Myers J. - Settlement Approval (Panasonic)- dated June 16, 2021

Order of Bisson J. - Settlement Approval (Panasonic) - dated March 1, 2021

Order of Raikes J. - Settlement Approval (Panasonic) - dated March 12, 2021

Order of Myers J. - Notice Approval and Certification for Settlement Purposes - dated November 25, 2020

Order of Justice Bisson. - Notice Approval and Authorization for Settlement Purposes - dated November 17, 2020

Order of Raikes J. - Notice Approval and Certification for Settlement Purposes - dated October 19, 2020

Endorsement of Raikes J. - Notice Approval and Certification for Settlement Purposes - dated October 15, 2020

Endorsement of Raikes J. - Motion for Consolidation and Discontinuance - dated January 31, 2020

Order of Raikes J. - Motion for Consolidation - dated January 31, 2020

Order of Raikes J. - Motion for Discontinuance - dated January 31, 2020