Bekielewski, et al. v. Synta Technology Corp., et al.
Synta Technology and related companies allegedly fixed prices on telescopes sold under brands like Celestron, Orion, Meade, and others. If you bought one of those telescopes in a qualifying US state between 2005 and 2023, you can file a claim for a share of the $32 million settlement.
$32,000,000 total settlement fund; individual payment amounts to be determined based on claims submitted.
The total settlement fund is $32,000,000. Your individual share depends on how many people file claims — no specific per-person figure has been set yet.
Official site: veritaconnect.com
Who may qualify
You qualify if you bought a telescope branded Celestron, Orion, Skywatcher, Zhumell, or Meade anywhere in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, DC, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, or Wisconsin — and the purchase happened between January 1, 2005 and September 6, 2023.
Official eligibility wording
Purchasers of Celestron, Orion, Skywatcher, Zhumell, or Meade branded telescopes between January 1, 2005 and September 6, 2023 in qualifying US states (AZ, AR, CA, CT, DC, FL, HI, IL, IA, KS, ME, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OR, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WV, WI).
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.
Important dates
- Claim deadline
- May 20, 2025 (closed)
- Exclusion deadline
- February 13, 2025 (passed)
- Objection deadline
- February 13, 2025 (passed)
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as No.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
What you need
No proof of purchase required — just submit your claim online confirming you bought a qualifying telescope in a qualifying state during the covered period.
How to file this claim
- Check that your telescope purchase falls between January 1, 2005 and September 6, 2023 and that you bought it through a distributor in one of the qualifying states listed on the settlement site.
- Go to www.telescopesettlement.com and complete the Claim Form — no proof of purchase is required.
- Submit your Claim Form by May 20, 2025 (the deadline stated in the notice).
- Save any confirmation number or email you receive after submitting.
- Watch www.telescopesettlement.com for updates on the appeal — no payments can be distributed until the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals resolves it.
Watch out for
- The claim deadline is May 20, 2025 — if you have not yet filed, visit the settlement site immediately to confirm whether that deadline has been extended.
- An appeal was filed with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on May 5, 2025, which is blocking all payments. Resolution could take months or longer.
- Only purchases made in the listed qualifying states count — verify your state before filing.
- Use only the official site (www.telescopesettlement.com) or administrator contacts (email [email protected], phone 1-833-419-3506). Copycat sites are common with high-profile settlements.
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
This record no longer has an open public claim form — confirm the current status and any next steps on the official source.
- Confirm you are within the eligible group described in the official notice — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
- Gather any documents the official form asks for — this settlement marks proof as No.
- Open the official claim form or settlement website run by Telescopes Antitrust Litigation Settlement Administrator.
- Submit accurate information through the official settlement administrator or government source before May 20, 2025.
- Save your confirmation number if one is provided, then watch the payment status for distribution updates.
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How we verified this record
- Claim deadline the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Proof requirement the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Official claim link the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Court case the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
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Claim deadline
May 20, 2025
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Eligibility summary
Purchasers of Celestron, Orion, Skywatcher, Zhumell, or Meade branded telescopes between January 1, 2005 and September 6, 2023 in qualifying US states (AZ, AR, CA, CT, DC, FL, HI, IL, IA, KS, ME, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OR, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WV, WI).
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Proof requirement
No
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
No proof of purchase required.
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Payment status
Appeal period
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
The Settlement cannot become final, and no benefits can be distributed, until these appeals are resolved.
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Estimated payout
$32,000,000 total settlement fund; individual payment amounts to be determined based on claims submitted.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Administrator
Telescopes Antitrust Litigation Settlement Administrator
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Official claim URL
veritaconnect.com
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Objection deadline
February 13, 2025
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Opt-out deadline
February 13, 2025
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Class period start
January 1, 2005
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Class period end
September 6, 2023
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Court
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
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Court case number
5:20-cv-03639-EJD
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Case name
In re: Telescopes Antitrust Litigation Indirect Purchaser Actions
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Common questions
Is the Bekielewski, et al. v. Synta Technology Corp., et al. settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Bekielewski, et al. v. Synta Technology Corp., et al. settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by Telescopes Antitrust Litigation Settlement Administrator under case 5:20-cv-03639-EJD in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. File only through the official settlement website (www.telescopesettlement.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 17, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Purchasers of Celestron, Orion, Skywatcher, Zhumell, or Meade branded telescopes between January 1, 2005 and September 6, 2023 in qualifying US states (AZ, AR, CA, CT, DC, FL, HI, IL, IA, KS, ME, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OR, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WV, WI).
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is May 20, 2025. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: No. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Appeal period. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Bekielewski, et al. v. Synta Technology Corp., et al. pay out?
Current payment status: Appeal period. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Bekielewski, et al. v. Synta Technology Corp., et al. claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator, Telescopes Antitrust Litigation Settlement Administrator. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
Which telescope brands are covered?
Celestron, Orion, Skywatcher, Zhumell, and Meade — all owned or controlled by Synta Technology during the class period.
Do I need a receipt or proof of purchase?
No. You just need to attest that you bought a qualifying telescope in one of the listed states during the covered dates.
How much will I get?
The total fund is $32,000,000, but individual amounts aren't fixed — they'll be calculated once all claims are in.
When was the deadline to file?
The claim deadline was May 20, 2025. If you missed it, you are no longer able to submit a claim in this settlement.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
The claim deadline (May 20, 2025) has passed — this settlement is closed to new claims. Listed for reference.
Listed on the official settlement website (Telescopes Antitrust Litigation Settlement Administrator).
Disclaimer
This service summarizes publicly available settlement information and links to official settlement sources. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not submit claims on your behalf, and do not determine eligibility or payout approval. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.
Change log
- June 18, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.
- June 17, 2026 — Verified field details updated from an official source.