Levoit Air Purifier $15M False Advertising Class Action Settlement

Consumers who purchased a Levoit-branded Core or EverestAir air purifier or a replacement filter with “True HEPA,” “HEPA,” and/or “H13” language in the United States between Aug. 29, 2019, and Aug. 4, 2023, may be eligible to submit a claim for $10 from a class action settlement.

Vesync (US) Corp. has agreed to pay $15 million to settle a class action lawsuit that alleged the company made false or misleading claims about the filtration capabilities of certain Levoit-branded air purifiers and replacement filters.

Who can file a claim?

Class members must meet the following criteria:

• They purchased a Levoit-branded Core or EverestAir air purifier and/or a replacement filter in the United States.
• The product packaging or advertising included the terms “True HEPA,” “HEPA,” and/or “H13."
• The purchase was made between Aug. 29, 2019, and Aug. 4, 2023.

Each class member may submit only one claim, regardless of the number of qualifying products purchased.

Who is excluded from the class?

Consumers who purchased products directly from Vesync’s website or app do not qualify for the settlement.

How much are settlement payments?

Cash payment: Class members can submit a claim to receive a $10 payment. The total settlement fund for payments is $15 million. If the total value of the claims submitted exceeds the settlement amount, payments will be reduced.

How to claim a class action rebate

To receive a settlement payment, class members must file a claim online.

Claims must be submitted online or postmarked by Nov. 3, 2026.

Is proof required?

Claimants must provide documentation showing the original date of purchase of the qualifying product.

Payout options

Digital payments

Settlement fund breakdown

The settlement fund will include:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys' fees: Up to $5,244,500
• Service awards to class representatives: Up to $11,500 total
• Payments to claimants: Up to $15,000,000

Important dates

• Deadline to file a claim: Nov. 3, 2026
• Exclusion deadline: Nov. 3, 2026
• Fairness hearing: Feb. 17, 2027

When is the Vesync air purifier false advertising settlement payout date?

Payments will be issued to approved claimants within 90 days after the court grants final approval of the settlement or 30 days after all claim processing is complete, whichever is later.

Why was there a class action settlement?

The class action lawsuit alleged that Vesync made false or misleading claims about the filtration capabilities of certain Levoit-branded Core and EverestAir air purifiers and replacement filters, specifically regarding “True HEPA,” “HEPA,” and “H13” terminology. Vesync denies the allegations, however agreed to settle to avoid the expense and risk of continued litigation.

Sources

1. Official settlement website
2. Class notice
3. Settlement agreement