FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is this lawsuit about?
Section 1 of the Notice provides an explanation of the lawsuit. Click here to view the Notice.

How can I tell if I am a member of the class?
The class includes anyone who purchased an Iomega Zip® Drive at retail or through an authorized original equipment manufacturer between January 1, 1995 and March 19, 2001.

What are the benefits of this settlement to the Class Members?
The Notice provides an explanation of all benefits to class members provided under the settlement. Click here to view the Notice.

What is the Notice?
The Notice is a court document outlining the settlement and Class Members' options. Click here to view the Notice.

How can I get a copy of the Notice?
Notices are available on this web-site by clicking here or through Iomega's fax-on-demand service (1-800-770-2028, document # 0016). You can also request a copy in writing at the following address: Rinaldi Notice Request, PO Box 202, Roy, UT 84067.

When will the settlement take effect?
The court's order approving the settlement has been appealed. The settlement will not take effect until and unless that appeal is resolved in favor of the settlement.

How do I exclude myself from this settlement of the lawsuit?
The time period for exclusion from the lawsuit has now closed.

Do I need to do anything to participate in the settlement?
Any class member wishing to participate in the settlement had to complete the Request for Rebate form to receive the information necessary to participate in the instant or mail-in rebate. The time period for submitting the Request for Rebate formclosed on September 6, 2001. Rebate Request forms are no longer being accepted.

How do I participate in the Rebate offered in the settlement?
If you properly completed a Rebate Request form by the September 6, 2001 deadline, then you will received the rebate participation information if the appeal of the court's approval of the settlement is resolved in favor of the settlement. You do not need to do anything else until you receive the Rebate Certificate information.

If you submitted a Rebate Request Form online, follow the directions you received at that time to retrieve the rebate information once it is made available.

What are the rebate amounts?
Section 6a of the Notice describes the different rebate amounts provided under the settlement. Click here to view Section 6a of the Notice.

Why are there two different rebate amounts listed in the Notice?
Customers who had a "manifesting clicking problem" with their Zip drive qualify for the higher rebate amount. Section 6a of the Notice describes the rebate program. Click here to view Section 6a of the Notice.

How do I get a rebate certificate?
The time period for submitting a Rebate Request form, as described in the Notice, closed on September 6, 2001. Rebate Request Forms are no longer being accepted. If you properly completed a Rebate Request Form by the September 6, 2001 deadline, the rebate participation information will be sent to you automatically if the appeal is resolved in favor of the settlement. You need do nothing further until you receive the rebate participation information.

If you submitted a Rebate Request Form online, follow the directions you received at that time to retrieve the rebate information once it is made available.

May I combine the rebate from this settlement with other rebates, sales or special offers?
In certain circumstances, yes. Section 6a of the Notice explains the terms of the rebate program. Click here to view Section 6a of the Notice.

Can the rebate be used on non-Iomega products?
No. The settlement provides for rebates on Iomega products only.

Can I get cash-back on a past purchase instead of sending in a rebate?
No. The rebates offered under the settlement are only for purchases of certain Iomega products after the settlement effective date.

To view the Notice, click here. To determine if you qualify for a rebate, click here.