Settlement funds may be reduced by court-ordered attorneys’ fees and reimbursement of litigation expenses, as approved by the Court. This may include administration of the Leggett & Platt Settlement and the Carpenter Settlement (collectively, “the Settlements”).
The Certification Class,
details on how funds will be allocated, you may do so by visiting Website and be postmarked by January 26, 2015.
www.flexiblepolyurethanefoamsettlement.com.
Leggett & Platt Settlement Class, and Carpenter Settlement Class are represented by William A. Isaacson of BOIES, SCHILLER & FLEXNER LLP and Stephen R. Neuwirth of QUINN EMANUEL URQUHART & SULLIVAN LLP. The motion by Class Counsel for attorneys’ fees and costs and an incentive award for the Representative Plaintiffs will be available for viewing on the Settlement Website after it is filed. After that time, if you wish to review the motion or additional
How do I receive a payment?
To receive a payment from either the Leggett & Platt Settlement or the Carpenter Settlement, you must submit a Claim Form. To request a Claim Form, you may visit
www.flexiblepolyurethanefoamsettlement.com, or contact the Notice Administrator at 1-888-331-9196.
What are my rights and options?
• Take no action - Certification Class: If you do nothing, and stay in the lawsuit, you will give up the right to sue the Defendants with respect to claims asserted or which could have been asserted based on the same or similar facts alleged in this case, and you will be bound by all orders the Court enters and any judgment reached in the case. If the Certification Class wins on its claims at trial or there is a settlement, you might receive benefits, provided you comply with the procedures that are established for claiming these benefits.
The Settlements - You also will receive the non-monetary benefits of the Settlements. You will give up the right to sue Leggett & Platt and Carpenter with respect to the claims asserted or which could have been asserted based on the same or similar facts alleged in this case. However, you may be eligible to receive a payment from the Settlements if you submit a timely Claim Form (by first-class mail postmarked by January 26, 2015, or pre-paid delivery service to be hand- delivered by January 26, 2015).
• Exclude yourself - Certification Class: This is the only option that allows you to ever be part of any other lawsuit against the non-settling Defendants with respect to the claims asserted in this case. If you exclude yourself from the Certification Class,
should state that you want to be excluded from the Certification Class in In re Polyurethane Foam Antitrust Litigation, and comply with the requirements explained in the Long Form Notice, which is also available at the Settlement Website.
The Settlements - This is the only option that allows you to ever be a part of any other lawsuit against Leggett & Platt or Carpenter with respect to the claims asserted in this case. If you exclude yourself from either or both of the proposed Settlement
When is the trial?
The Court has scheduled a trial date of March 31, 2015 for the case to proceed against the non-settling Defendants. You are not required to attend the trial. If you choose to do so, you have to attend the trial at your own expense. Class Counsel will present the case on behalf of the Certification Class. If the Certification Class obtains money or benefits as a result of the trial you will be notified. Please note that the Court may choose to change the dates and/or times of the trial. Please check the case website for any updates.
When is the Fairness Hearing?
The Court has scheduled a “Fairness Hearing” on February 3, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., at the following address: United States District Court, James M. Ashley and Thomas W. L. Ashley U.S. Courthouse, 1716 Spielbusch Avenue, Toledo, OH 43604.
The purpose of the Fairness Hearing is to determine whether the Settlements are fair, reasonable, and adequate, whether the Court should grant final approval of the Settlements, and whether the Court should enter a final Judgment of dismissal of the lawsuit as to Leggett & Platt and Carpenter with prejudice. The Court will also consider the motion for attorneys’ fees. You do not need to attend this hearing. You or your own lawyer may attend the hearing if you wish, at your own expense. Class Members of the Settlement Classes are advised to check the Settlement Website for any updates.
Where do I get additional information?
you will no longer be part of this lawsuit. If money or benefits you may wish to review documents available at are later awarded, you will receive none. Your written request
www.flexiblepolyurethanefoamsettlement.com. You also obtain more information by contacting the Notice Administrator at 1-888-331-9196, or In re Polyurethane Foam Antitrust Litigation, c/o GCG, P.O. Box 9907, Dublin, OH 43017-5807.
PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT DEFENDANTS OR THE COURT FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THIS LAWSUIT.
This Notice is only a summary. For more detailed information concerning matters relating to the Settlement,
may
Classes, you will not become a member of the Settlement Class(es) from which you exclude yourself. Your written request should specify the Settlement Class(es) from which you wish to be excluded, and comply with the requirements explained in the Long Form Notice available at the Settlement Website and be postmarked by January 26, 2015.
• Object to the Leggett & Platt Settlement and/or the Carpenter Settlement - You may object to or otherwise comment on any term of the Settlements (including the request for attorneys’ fees) by filing an objection in writing with the Court. Your objection must comply with the requirements explained in the Long Form Notice available at the Settlement
1-888-331-9196
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