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DRAM class action settlements

Micron DRAM memory chips from a laptop computer

Micron DRAM memory chips from a laptop computer

DRAM, which stands for dynamic random access memory, is a type of memory chip used in computers and other electronics. The plaintiffs claim that certain manufacturers and distributors of DRAM chips conspired to fix prices from April 1, 1999, to June 30, 2002.

To date, defendants have agreed to pay over $79 million. The following table itemizes the settlements to date:

Parties

Date Settled

Class Action Settlements

Elpida15-Nov-11$5,750,000
Hitachi18-Dec-12$2,750,000
NEC28-Nov-12$2,750,000
Nanya24-Jul-12$325,000
Micron16-Oct-12$17,500,000
Samsung30-Apr-12$22,600,000
Hynix5-Apr-13$15,600,000
Infineon18-Jun-14$9,000,000
Mitsubishi24-Jun-14$1,250,000
Winbond16-Jun-14$450,000
Toshiba16-Jun-14$1,495,000
Total$79,470,000