Published
November 16, 2024
Updated
July 26, 2026
The CDK settlement was approved February 25, 2025. An amended motion to distribute net settlement proceeds was filed July 23, 2026 and remains pending.
Current Status
The CDK settlement was approved February 25, 2025. An amended motion to distribute net settlement proceeds was filed July 23, 2026 and remains pending.StatusDistribution Motion PendingSee the current-status update above.
Claim DeadlineJanuary 10, 2025New claims are no longer accepted or were not required.
Settlement Fund$129.5 millionApproved deductions and allocation terms may apply.
Potential BenefitAllocation-based dealership paymentEligibility and payment terms apply.
What Happened?
The litigation alleged that CDK and Reynolds conspired to charge unlawful prices for dealer-management and data-integration services. The settling companies denied wrongdoing.Who Was Covered?
The settlements cover qualifying U.S. automobile dealerships that purchased dealer-management services from CDK or Reynolds during the applicable class periods.What Benefits Were Available?
Timely valid claims participate in both settlement distributions under the allocation plan, with amounts based on class membership and qualifying DMS usage.Claims and Payment Information
New claims are closed or no claim form was required. People identified by the administrator should rely on the official site and claim-specific notices for payment or reissue information.Official information is available at DMS Antitrust Settlement.
Important Dates
• Claim deadline: January 10, 2025• CDK final approval: February 25, 2025
• Amended distribution motion filed: July 23, 2026
Settlement Fund and Legal Fees
Administration, legal fees, expenses, benefit payments, and other approved deductions are governed by the official documents and orders and can affect individual benefits.Case Information
In re Dealer Management Systems Antitrust Litigation18-cv-00864 (MDL 2817)
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Sources
• Official program or court information: DMS Antitrust SettlementFor more class actions keep scrolling below.
Settlement Fund
$129.5 million
Case Title
In re Dealer Management Systems Antitrust Litigation
Case Number
18-cv-00864 (MDL 2817)
Court
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Claim Deadline
January 10, 2025
Status
Distribution Motion Pending
Official Website
DMS Antitrust Settlement
