For residents of the United States who subscribed to CTVEA’s residential digital cable services and paid CTVEA a monthly rental fee for a set-top box at any time between Aug. 10, 2010 and the Effective Date of the class action settlement, then you are eligible for a potential award from the CTVEA Set-Top Box Class Action Lawsuit! According to the lawsuit, Cable TV of East Alabama’s practice of requiring premium cable subscribers to lease one of its set-top boxes is an unlawful tying arrangement that violates federal antitrust laws. Although, CTVEA denies the allegations but agreed to settle the antitrust class action lawsuit to avoid the expense and uncertainty of ongoing litigation. So if you are eligible, file a claim by 9/27/16 to receive your potential award!
CTVEA Set-Top Box Class Action Lawsuit:
- CTEA Set-Top Box Claim Form
- Claim Form Deadline: 9/27/16
- Who’s Eligible: Class Members of the set-top box settlement include anyone in the United States who subscribed to CTVEA’s residential digital cable video services and paid CTVEA a monthly rental fee for a set-top box at any time between Aug. 10, 2010 and the Effective Date of the class action settlement.
- Estimated Amount: Varies. ($30 account credit or $20 cash payment.)
- Proof of Purchase: Yes, account number/ or address where you received the CTVEA.
- Case Name & Number: Foley v. Greene Communications Inc., et al., Case No. 3:14-cv-00877-GMB, in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama, Eastern Division
How to File a Claim:
- Head on over to the CTVEA Set-Top Box Claim Form.
- Read over the claim form to see if you are eligible.
- File a claim by providing your information.
- Submit your claim by 9/27/16 to receive your potential award!
Bottom Line:
For Anyone in the United States who subscribed to CTVEA’s residential digital cable video services and paid CTVEA a monthly rental fee for a set-top box at any time between Aug. 10, 2010 and the Effective Date of the class action settlement, you are eligible for a potential award from the CTVEA Class Action Lawsuit. According to the lawsuit, Cable TV of East Alabama’s practice of requiring premium cable subscribers to lease one of its set-top boxes is an unlawful tying arrangement that violates federal antitrust laws. So if you are eligible, file a claim by 9/27/16 to receive your potential award! Don’t forget to take a look at our full list of Class Action Lawsuit Settlements!