IF YOU OWN CERTAIN REMINGTON FIREARMS, YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS FROM A CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT.
A proposed nationwide Settlement has been preliminarily approved in a class action lawsuit involving certain Remington firearms. The class action lawsuit claims that trigger mechanisms with a component part known as a trigger connector are defectively designed and can result in accidental discharges without the trigger being pulled. The lawsuit further claims that from May 1, 2006 to April 9, 2014, the X-Mark Pro® trigger mechanism assembly process created the potential for the application of an excess amount of bonding agent, which could cause Model 700 or Seven bolt-action rifles containing such trigger mechanisms to discharge without a trigger pull under certain limited conditions. The lawsuit contends that the value and utility of these firearms have been diminished as a result of these alleged defects. Defendants deny any wrongdoing.
WHO’S INCLUDED?
The Settlement provides benefits to:
- Current owners of Remington Model 700, Seven, Sportsman 78, 673, 710, 715, 770, 600, 660, XP-100, 721, 722, and 725 firearms containing a Remington trigger mechanism that utilizes a trigger connector;
- Current owners of Remington Model 700 and Model Seven rifles containing an X-Mark Pro trigger mechanism manufactured from May 1, 2006 to April 9, 2014 who did not participate in the voluntary X-Mark Pro product recall prior to April 14, 2015; and
- Current and former owners of Remington Model 700 and Model Seven rifles who replaced their rifle’s original Walker trigger mechanism with an X-Mark Pro trigger mechanism.
Who’s Eligible
Class Members of the Remington class action settlement include those who own a Remington firearm that has a trigger mechanism that is made with a component called a “trigger connector” and some models that are made with an X-Mark Pro trigger mechanism, including:
- Current owners of Remington Model 700, Seven, Sportsman 78, 673, 710, 715, 770, 600, 660, XP-100, 721, 722, and 725 firearms containing a Remington trigger mechanism that utilizes a trigger connector
- Current owners of Remington Model 700 and Model Seven rifles containing an X-Mark Pro trigger mechanism manufactured from May 1, 2006 to April 9, 2014 who did not participate in the voluntary X-Mark Pro product recall prior to April 14, 2015
- Current and former owners of Remington Model 700 and Model Seven rifles who replaced at their own cost their rifle’s original Walker trigger mechanism with an X-Mark Pro trigger mechanism
Potential Award
Class Members have three options:
1. They may choose to have the trigger mechanism retrofitted with a new X-Mark Pro or another connectorless trigger mechanism.
2. They may opt for a voucher code that is redeemable at Remington’s online store to purchase additional Remington products.
3. They may also be given a refund if they already paid to have the trigger mechanism replaced with an X-Mark Pro trigger mechanism.
In addition, all Class Members who file a claim will be sent a DVD instructing firearm owners on safe firearm handling practices
Proof of Purchase
No proof of purchase is necessary.
Claim Form Deadline
08/14/2018 UPDATED
Claim forms must be received no later than 18 months following the Effective Date. The Effective Date and the deadline for filing claims will be posted on the settlement website when they are known. The deadline for filing a claim form will not be before August 14, 2018.
Case Name
Ian Pollard v. Remington Arms Company, LLC, Case No. 4:13-cv-00086-ODS, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, Western Division
Final Hearing
02/14/2017 UPDATED
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Angeion Group
Attn: Remington Claims
Suite 660, 1801 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
1-800-876-5940
Class Counsel
NEBLETT, BEARD & ARSENAULT
LEVIN, FISHBEIN, SEDRAN & BERMAN
HOLLAND LAW FIRM
LANIER LAW FIRM
Defense Counsel
SHOOK HARDY & BACON LLP
SWANSON MARTIN & BELL LLP
