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HandsFreeLink Class Action Settlement

Last verified September 18, 2026Source: jndHow ClaimWatch verifies cases

Closed to new claims since May 30, 2024. Browse open settlements →

Where this case stands

Final approval granted June 11, 2025

Claims closed May 30, 2024. Once the time to appeal has run, the administrator pays valid claims; that usually takes three to twelve months after approval.

Before Judge Jon S. Tigar, United States District Court for the Northern District of California (No. 16-cv-04384-JST).

  1. August 3, 2016
    Case filed
  2. April 18, 2024
    Opt-out and objection deadline

    Last day to exclude yourself from the settlement or object to its terms.

  3. May 30, 2024
    Claim deadline

    Claims had to be submitted by this date.

  4. June 11, 2025
    Final approval granted
  5. June 11, 2025
    Appeal filed

    Payments wait until the appeal is resolved.

  6. June 11, 2025
    Case closed by the court

What happened

Plaintiffs claim that American Honda Motor Co., Inc. failed to disclose a defect in the HandsFreeLink hands-free calling system offered in certain Acura vehicles (2004-2008 TL, 2005-2008 MDX, and 2007-2009 RDX models). Plaintiffs allege this defect caused them out-of-pocket losses and other damages. Honda denies all allegations and wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid litigation costs and uncertainties.

Do you qualify?

Anyone who purchased a 2004-2008 TL, 2005-2008 MDX, or 2007-2009 RDX Acura vehicle in California, Kansas, New York, or Washington before the vehicle reached 10 years or 120,000 miles, whichever occurred first.

Who is in the class

If you purchased a 2004-2008 TL, 2005-2008 MDX, or 2007-2009 RDX Acura vehicle ("Settlement Class Vehicles") in the states of California, Kansas, New York, and Washington before the vehicles reached 10 years or 120,000 miles, whichever occurred first, you may be entitled to benefits under the Settlement.

Quoted from the settlement notice.

How to file

File a claim electronically or by postmark no later than May 30, 2024. Details about required documentation and how to file should be available on the website or in the FAQ section.

Common questions

What is the claim deadline for the HandsFreeLink Class Action Settlement?
Closed to new claims — the deadline was May 30, 2024.
What is the status of the HandsFreeLink Class Action Settlement?
Final approval granted June 11, 2025. Claims closed May 30, 2024. Once the time to appeal has run, the administrator pays valid claims; that usually takes three to twelve months after approval.
Is the HandsFreeLink Class Action Settlement notice real, or a scam?
JND Legal Administration is the court-appointed administrator. Claims are filed only at handsfreelitigation.com. Filing is always free, and no administrator asks for payment or a full Social Security number by email or text.How to tell a real settlement notice from a scam →
Who are the attorneys in the HandsFreeLink Class Action Settlement?
For the plaintiffs: Catherine Y.N. Gannon (Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP); Roland Tellis (Baron Budd, P.C.); Shauna Itri (Seeger Weiss LLP); Alec Jacob Berin (Miller Shah LLP). For American Honda Motor Co., Inc.: Rachel Aleeza Straus (Shook, Hardy & Bacon L. L. P.); Michael Lawrence Mallow (Shook, Hardy & Bacon L. L. P.); Amir M. Nassihi (Shook, Hardy & Bacon L. L. P.); Michael Brian Shortnacy (Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.). From the public court docket.

Who's involved

Plaintiffs

  • Plaintiffs
  • Joy Matza
  • Jared Crooks
  • Jeff Aberin
  • Charles Burgess
  • Melissa Yeung
  • Donald Tran
  • Jordan Moss

+ 9 more

Defendants

  • John Kelly
  • American Honda Motor Company, Inc.

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