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Several class action
complaints were filed against Sony Corporation of America, Inc., Sony Electronics,
Inc., and Sony Corporation relating to Sony SXRD Rear Projection television
models KDS-R50XBR1 and KDS-R60XBR1. These suits were consolidated as the
Sony SXRD Rear Projection Television Class Action Litigation, before the
Honorable Robert P. Patterson in the United States District Court, Southern
District of New York. Click
here to see the First Amended Consolidated Class Action Complaint.
The lawsuit alleged
that the televisions were sold with a latent and inherent defect in a component
known as the Optical Block, which causes green blobs,
yellow stains, and other color anomalies to be displayed across
their screens.
The parties reached
a settlement of the litigation, which was approved by the Court on May 1,
2008, and the Settlement is now final. Click here for a link to the terms of the settlement.
Amongst other settlement benefits, Class Members may contact Sony to arrange
for a free replacement Optical Block to correct the defect by calling (866)
850-8674.
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