The Sig P320 is the subject of a class action lawsuit
Sig settled it
He may not have been a party to the class action settlement
A Settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit about SIG Sauer’s P320 pistol.
If you own or owned a SIG Sauer P320 pistol, you may be eligible for benefits from the Settlement.
What is the lawsuit about?
A proposed nationwide Settlement has been preliminarily approved in a class action lawsuit involving SIG Sauer’s P320 pistol. The class action lawsuit claims that P320 pistols manufactured before August 8, 2017, were defectively designed because the design allegedly allows the pistol to discharge where the pistol’s slide and barrel are in an unlocked condition due to the absence of a mechanical disconnector. The lawsuit further contends that the value and utility of these firearms have been diminished as a result of these alleged defects. Defendant denies these allegations and any wrongdoing. The Parties agreed to resolve this matter before these issues were decided by the Court.
Who’s Included? The Settlement provides benefits to all persons who currently own a P320 pistol who fall within one of the following three Categories:
Category 1: Current P320 Owners who have not previously experienced a Cartridge Failure Event or who did previously experience a Cartridge Failure Event but did not previously return their P320 pistol to Sig Sauer for repair.
Category 2: Current and former owners of P320 pistols who previously returned their pistol to SIG Sauer after a Cartridge Failure Event and were told that their pistol could not be repaired; and
Category 3: Current and former owners of P320 pistols who previously returned their pistol to SIG Sauer after a Cartridge Failure Event and were charged for the pistol to be repaired.
What does the Settlement provide? All Settlement Class Members who continue to own their P320 pistol receive a transferable SIG Sauer Limited Lifetime Warranty against any future Cartridge Failure Events resulting from the use of Appropriate Ammunition. Additionally, Settlement Class Members in Category 1 who previously experienced a Cartridge Failure Event but did not previously return their P320 pistol for repair may have their pistol repaired at no cost to the class member. Settlement Class Members in Category 1 whose P320 pistols have not been upgraded may also participate in SIG Sauer’s Voluntary Upgrade Program at no cost to the class member. Category 2 Settlement Class Members have the option to receive either: (1) a refund of the greater of the original price paid for their P320 (with proof of purchase) or the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price for their specific version, or (2) a new P320 pistol of the same or similar version to the extent permitted by state and local law. Category 3 Settlement Class Members will be refunded any money paid to SIG Sauer to repair their P320 pistol, including any shipping costs incurred.
How can I get Settlement benefits? Submit a Claim Form. Claim Forms can be found at
www.sigsauer.com/Hartley or by calling 1-888-772-2335.
What are my legal rights? Even if you do nothing you will be bound by the Court’s decisions. If you want to keep your right to sue the Defendant yourself, you must exclude yourself from the Settlement Class by June 3, 2020. If you do not exclude yourself, you may object to the Settlement by writing to the Court by June 3, 2020.
The Court will hold a hearing on June 25, 2020, to consider whether to approve the Settlement and a request for attorneys’ fees and expenses of up to $850,000, plus a payment of $1,400 to $2,800 for each named Plaintiff. You or your own lawyer may appear at the hearing at your own expense.
For more information or a Claim Form: 1-888-772-2335 or
www.sigsauer.com/Hartley
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