Welcome to the Informational Website for the Auto Parts Antitrust Litigation - Direct Purchaser Class Actions.


The Auto Parts Antitrust Litigation is a coordinated legal proceeding comprised of a number of cases involving different parts that were purchased directly or indirectly from a defendant for use in motor vehicles.

This website sets forth information relating to settlements involving products purchased directly from a defendant. You can view information regarding certain products included in this litigation by clicking on the links above. Please note that new information may be added in the future about these and other cases.

CASE UPDATES

Air Conditioning Systems

The Court has granted final approval of settlements with the Calsonic, DENSO, MAHLE Behr, MHI, Panasonic, Sanden, and VALEO Defendants. Click here to see more information about these settlements.


Alternators

The Court has granted final approval of settlements with the MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC, Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd., and DENSO Defendants. Click here to see more information about these settlements.


Automotive Hoses

The Court has granted final approval of settlements with the Sumitomo Riko and Toyoda Gosei Defendants. Click here to see more information about these settlements.


Bearings

The Court has granted final approval of a settlement with the Schaeffler Defendants. The Claims Administration process is ongoing. Click here to see more information about this settlement.


Bearings Distributor

The Court has granted final approval of settlements with the JTEKT, Nachi, NSK, SKF and NTN Defendants. The Claims Administration process is ongoing. Click here to see more information about these settlements.


Brake Hoses

The Court has granted final approval of settlements with the Hitachi Metals and Toyoda Gosei Defendants. Click here to see more information about these settlements.


Ceramic Substrates

The Court has granted final approval of settlements with the NGK, DENSO, and Corning Defendants. Click here to see more information about these settlements.


Exhaust Systems

The Court has granted final approval of settlements with the Bosal, Eberspächer, Faurecia, Meritor, and Tenneco Defendants. Click here to see more information about these settlements.


Fuel Injection Systems

The Court has granted final approval of settlements with the Aisan, Keihin, Maruyasu, Mikuni, MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC, HIAMS, DENSO, and MITSUBA Defendants. The Claims Administration process is ongoing. Click here to see more information about these settlements.


Fuel Senders

The Court has granted final approval of settlements with the Yazaki and DENSO Defendants. Click here to see more information about these settlements.


Heater Control Panels

The Court has granted final approval of a proposed settlement with the DENSO Defendants. The Claims Administration process is ongoing. Click here to see more information about this settlement.


Ignition Coils

The Court has granted final approval of settlements with the Mitsubishi Electric, HIAMS, DENSO, and Diamond Electric Defendants. Click here to see more information about these settlements.


Instrument Panel Clusters

The Court has granted final approval of a proposed settlement with the DENSO Defendants. The Claims Administration process is ongoing. Click here to see more information about this settlement.


Occupant Safety Systems

The Court has granted final approval of a proposed settlement with the TK Holdings Defendant. The Claims Administration process is ongoing. Click here to see more information about this settlement.


Oxygen Sensors

The Court has granted final approval of proposed settlements with the NGK and DENSO Defendants. The Claims Administration process is ongoing. Click here to see more information about these settlements.


Power Window Motors

The Court has granted final approval of settlements with the DENSO and MITSUBA Defendants. Click here to see more information about these settlements.


Radiators

The Court has granted final approval of settlements with the MITSUBA, DENSO, Calsonic, and T.RAD Defendants. Click here to see more information about these settlements.


Shock Absorbers

The Court has granted final approval of proposed settlements with the KYB and Hitachi Astemo Defendants. The Claims Administration process is ongoing. Click here to see more information about these settlements.


Small Bearings

The Court has granted final approval of the settlement with the Minebea Defendants. If you remained in the MINEBEA Settlement Class and you wish to share in the settlement proceeds attributable to that settlement, you must complete and submit a valid Claim Form no later than October 26, 2023. Click here to see more information about this settlement.


Spark Plugs

The Court has granted final approval of proposed settlements with the NGK and DENSO Defendants. The Claims Administration process is ongoing. Click here to see more information about these settlements.


Starters

The Court has granted final approval of settlements with the MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC, HIAMS, DENSO, Bosch, and MITSUBA Defendants. Click here to see more information about these settlements.


Switches

The Court has granted final approval of a settlement with Defendant Nidec Mobility Corporation (formerly known as Omron Electronics Co., Ltd.). Click here to see more information about this settlement.


Valve Timing Control Devices

The Court has granted final approval of settlements with the Mitsubishi Electric, HIAMS, DENSO, and Aisin Seiki Defendants. Click here to see more information about these settlements.


Windshield Washer Systems

The Court has granted final approval of settlements with the DENSO and MITSUBA Defendants. Click here to see more information about these settlements.


Windshield Wiper Systems

The Court has granted final approval of settlements with the DENSO and MITSUBA Defendants. Click here to see more information about these settlements.


Wire Harness Products

The Court has granted final approval of a proposed settlement with the DENSO Defendants. The Claims Administration process is ongoing. Click here to see more information about this settlement.