Updated
December 22, 2021
If you bought a WD Red NAS hard drive (WD20EFAX, WD30EFAX, WD40EFAX or WD60EFAX) between October 2018 and July 2021, this settlement paid $4–$7 per drive — the claim deadline has passed.
What's This Settlement About?
Plaintiffs alleged that Western Digital misrepresented its “WD Red NAS” hard drives as suitable for use in NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices because the drives use “SMR” (Shingled Magnetic Recording) technology.The Settlement Class includes all persons in the United States (including its states, districts or territories) who purchased a WD Red NAS Drive using Shingled Magnetic Recording (“SMR”) technology between October 2018 and July 21, 2021. The specific hard drive models are: WD20EFAX (2TB capacity), WD30EFAX (3TB capacity), WD40EFAX (4TB capacity), and WD60EFAX (6TB capacity) hard drives.
Status
Claims Closed
Claim deadline passed November 27, 2021
Claim Deadline
November 27, 2021 (Passed)
Estimated Payout
$4 – $7 per drive
$4 for 2TB/3TB · $7 for 4TB/6TB · pro rata up to 85% of MSRP
Proof Required
No
Settlement payments will be issued to eligible Settlement Class Members by mailed check after the Settlement is approved and becomes final. The Court will hold a final approval hearing on December 22, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, San Jose Courthouse.
Class Members must file a claim by November 27, 2021, to receive a payment. Click HERE to file a claim.
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