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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. agreed to pay $15 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it 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."
- They purchased the product 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 they 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: The total amount available for payments is $15 million. Class members can submit a claim to receive a $10 payment. If the total value of all valid claims exceeds the settlement amount, the settlement administrator will reduce payments on a pro rata basis.
How to claim a class action rebate
To receive a settlement payment, class members must file a claim online using their Apex ID and PIN.
Class members must submit their claim online or postmark it 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 and costs: Up to $5,244,500
- Service awards to class representatives: Up to $11,500 total
- Payments to approved 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?
The settlement administrator will issue payments to approved claimants within 30 days after it completes all claim processing or 90 days after the court grants final approval of the settlement, whichever is later.
Why was there a class action settlement?
The class action lawsuit alleged 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 but agreed to settle to avoid the expense and risk of continued litigation.
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