Buyers of LCD equipment due cash

Electronics firms settle a suit for $1.1 billion; isle consumers can file claims

By Marcie Kagawa

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Nov 30, 2012

~~<p>Hawaii consumers who bought laptop computers, computer monitors and televisions between 1999 and 2006 containing liquid crystal displays, or LCDs, made by any of 10 electronics companies are eligible to file claims in a $1.1 billion settlement to a national class-action lawsuit.</p>
<p>Products must have been purchased from a third-party vendor, and claims must be filed online or postmarked by Thursday. No proof of purchase is necessary.</p>
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Hawaii consumers who bought laptop computers, computer monitors and televisions between 1999 and 2006 containing liquid crystal displays, or LCDs, made by any of 10 electronics companies are eligible to file claims in a $1.1 billion settlement to a national class-action lawsuit.

Products must have been purchased from a third-party vendor, and claims must be filed online or postmarked by Thursday. No proof of purchase is necessary. Login for more...