Hard Disk Drive Suspension Assemblies Antitrust Litigation
The causation theory is based on the premise that the defendants' conspiracy to fix prices and allocate market shares for HDD suspension assemblies artificially inflated prices. This conspiracy led to overcharges passed through the supply chain to end-users, causing economic damages. Expert analyses, including regression models, support the link between the conspiracy and damages, reinforced by DOJ criminal pleas confirming the illegal conduct.
30
Pending actions
36
Total actions filed
Active
Status
10/08/2019
Established
Filing deadline
The general statute of limitations for federal antitrust claims is four years from the date the cause of action was or should have been discovered. Specific claim submission deadlines are not publicly available but are typically set in settlement notices or court orders following procedural milestones.
Who qualifies
Plaintiffs qualify if they purchased HDD suspension assemblies or related components during the period of the conspiracy, generally from at least July 29, 2019 (the date of the criminal plea) through the filing of the complaint on January 6, 2021. Specific purchase requirements are not explicitly detailed in publicly available court documents but typically include all affected end-users and purchasers within this period.
Products involved
- Hard Disk Drive Suspension Assemblies
- Actuator Assemblies
- Head Gimbals
Alleged injuries
- Overcharges paid for HDD suspension assemblies and HDDs, which were passed through the supply chain to end-users, including consumers and businesses.
Bellwether trials
The case remains active with ongoing procedural steps, including a scheduled hearing on December 12, 2023. No recent verdicts or settlement amounts have been publicly disclosed as of early 2026. The resolution rate is approximately 17%, indicating ongoing case activity.
Settlement landscape
No specific settlement amounts or verdicts have been publicly announced as of early 2026. The case is progressing through procedural milestones, with ongoing negotiations and no final resolution reported.
Lead counsel
- Keller Rohrback LLP
- Robins Kaplan LLP
This page is generated from the official JPML pending-MDL report and public court records, refreshed monthly. It is provided for attorney reference and is not legal advice.
