You can now file your G.Skill class action claim, to get a cut of the $2.4 million settlement — deceptive marketing class action now accepting payout submissions

Source: Tom’s Hardware

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Settlement Overview

Angeion Group, a settlement administration firm, is inviting eligible G.Skill customers to claim a portion of the $2.4 million settlement that the company paid to resolve a deceptive advertising class action. The settlement stems from allegations that G.Skill advertised DDR4 and DDR5 memory speeds as “out‑of‑the‑box” performance, requiring no BIOS or other adjustments, when in fact the advertised speeds often required user intervention.

• Original announcement on X:
• Detailed coverage of the settlement:

Allegations and Settlement

The plaintiffs claimed that G.Skill:

• Misled consumers into believing advertised speeds were achieved “out of the box” without any PC adjustments.
• Deceptively labeled DDR4 and DDR5 DRAM products with rated speeds over 2133 MHz (DDR4) or 4800 MHz (DDR5), violating consumer protection statutes and express warranty.

G.Skill did not admit wrongdoing but chose to settle to avoid the uncertainties, burdens, and expenses of continued litigation.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for a claim, you must meet all of the following conditions:

• Purchased a G.Skill DDR4 memory module rated over 2133 MHz or a G.Skill DDR5 module rated over 4800 MHz.
• Purchase date between January 31 2018 and January 7 2026.
• Resided in the United States at the time of purchase.
• No proof of purchase is required if you are filing five or fewer claims.

How to File a Claim

Eligible claimants can submit their claim through the official settlement website:

• Claim form:
• Deadline: April 7 2026

Follow the instructions on the site to complete the submission. Ensure you provide accurate contact information to receive any potential payout.

Settlement Distribution

The $2.4 million settlement will be divided among claimants after deducting various costs:

• Administration costs: $295,000
• Attorney’s fees: up to $800,000
• Attorney’s expenses: amount to be determined
• Service awards to class representatives: up to $10,000

Because of these deductions, the amount each claimant receives will depend on the total number of valid claims filed. While the payout may be modest compared to the price of high‑end RAM kits, every contribution helps offset the rising cost of memory and storage.

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For further details, refer to the original Tom’s Hardware article and the settlement website.