Shire $58M Settlement for Intuniv Antitrust Claims

If you purchased brand or generic Intuniv directly from a manufacturer between October 19, 2012, and June 1, 2015, you may be eligible to claim a portion of $58,000,000 from a class action settlement. Shire has agreed to pay $58,000,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged antitrust violations related to delaying the market entry of generic Intuniv.

Who are the class members?

To determine if you are eligible to participate in the settlement, you need to verify if you are a class member. The class includes:

• Individuals or entities in the United States and its territories who purchased Intuniv or generic Intuniv directly from Shire or Actavis.
• Purchases must have been made between October 19, 2012, and June 1, 2015.

Class members are those who bought directly from the manufacturers, not through intermediaries or third-party sellers. If you fit these criteria, you are part of the class and can file a claim.

Who is excluded from the class?

Certain groups are excluded from the class, including:

• Shire, Actavis, and any of their officers, directors, management, employees, subsidiaries, and affiliates.
• All governmental entities are also excluded from the class.

How much can class members get?

The settlement fund of $58,000,000 will be distributed among class members who submit valid claims. The amount each class member receives will be calculated on a pro rata basis, depending on the volume of Intuniv purchased directly from Shire or Actavis.

For example, if a class member purchased 10,000 tablets of Intuniv, their share of the settlement fund will be calculated based on the total number of tablets purchased by all claimants. The exact amount will depend on the total claims submitted.

• Pro Rata Calculation: Your share of the Net Settlement Fund will be calculated by dividing your total net unit purchases of brand and generic Intuniv by the total net unit purchases of all claimants.

A hypothetical example: If the total settlement fund is $58,000,000 and the total number of tablets purchased by all claimants is 1,000,000, a claimant who purchased 10,000 tablets would receive $580,000 (calculated as $58,000,000 \* (10,000 / 1,000,000)).

Is proof required to submit a claim?

Yes, claimants need to provide proof of their purchases to claim an award. This includes verifying the accuracy of purchase volumes or submitting purchase records if they disagree with the provided data.

• Claimants must verify the accuracy of their purchase volumes listed in the claim form.
• If the volumes are incorrect, claimants can submit additional purchase records to correct the information.

How to claim an award

To claim an award, class members must complete and return a claim form by January 6, 2025. The claim form can be downloaded from here. Completed forms should be sent to the settlement administrator at Intuniv Antitrust Settlement c/o A.B. Data, Ltd. P.O. Box 170700 Milwaukee, WI 53217.

Claim instructions

1. Download the claim form from the provided link.
2. Verify the accuracy of your purchase volumes listed in the form.
3. If necessary, provide additional purchase records to correct any inaccuracies.
4. Complete the form with your contact information and signature.
5. Submit the form by mail or email to the settlement administrator by the deadline.

Payment methods

Payments will be made via check or wire transfer. Claimants can choose their preferred method when submitting the claim form.

• Check
• Wire transfer

$58,000,000 Settlement fund breakdown

The settlement fund of $58,000,000 will cover payments to class members, attorneys' fees, litigation expenses, and incentive awards to class representatives. Attorneys' fees are capped at one-third of the settlement fund.

• Attorneys' Fees: Up to one-third of the settlement fund.
• Litigation Expenses: Covered by the settlement fund.
• Incentive Awards: $50,000 each for class representatives QKH and Meijer.

Important dates

• Fairness Hearing: November 6, 2024
• Deadline to File a Claim: January 6, 2025

When is the Intuniv Antitrust Litigation payout date?

Payments will be made after the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit alleges that Shire and Actavis engaged in antitrust violations by delaying the entry of generic Intuniv into the market. The settlement avoids the uncertainties of trial and provides compensation to affected purchasers.

What happens next?

Class members should submit their claims by the deadline. The court will hold a final approval hearing, and if approved, payments will be distributed.

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Editor's Footnote:

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