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.
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). Payout: $32,000,000 total settlement fund; individual payment amounts to be determined based on claims submitted. No proof of purchase is required to file. Claim deadline: May 20, 2025. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 17, 2026.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
You may 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 (read the exact text)
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.
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as No.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
Important dates
How hard is this claim to file?
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.
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1Check 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.
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2Go to www.telescopesettlement.com and complete the Claim Form — no proof of purchase is required.
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3Submit your Claim Form by May 20, 2025 (the deadline stated in the notice).
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4Save any confirmation number or email you receive after submitting.
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5Watch www.telescopesettlement.com for updates on the appeal — no payments can be distributed until the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals resolves it.
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When will I get paid?
- Claims open
- Court approval You are here
- Payments sent
- Distribution complete
The claim window has closed; the settlement is at or awaiting final court approval. Payments typically follow approval and any appeal period.
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How we verified this record
Optional, but it's the whole point — every field below traces to a named official source we re-check on a schedule.
- 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
Cross-checked against 2 official sources on file.
Checked fields are matched against a named official source and re-checked on a schedule. We show the authority and the date, never our internal evidence link.
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Claim deadline
May 20, 2025
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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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
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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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
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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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).
How much can I get from the Bekielewski, et al. v. Synta Technology Corp., et al. settlement?
$32,000,000 total settlement fund; individual payment amounts to be determined based on claims submitted. The exact amount you may receive is decided by the settlement administrator based on your valid claim and is not guaranteed; a total settlement-fund figure is shared among all eligible claimants, not paid to each person.
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.
You'll need the Claim ID from your notice
The official claim form asks for the Claim ID (or Notice ID) the settlement mailed or emailed to the people it identified. Didn't get one? Here's how to get it:
- Check your email (including spam) and any mail from around when the settlement was announced — the Claim ID is usually printed right on the notice.
- Still can't find it? Contact the settlement administrator (Telescopes Antitrust Litigation Settlement Administrator), tell them you believe you're a class member (for example, a customer or patient in the covered period), and ask them to look you up and send your Claim ID.
Not ready to file today? Track it free — we'll remind you 30, 14, 7, and 1 day before May 20, 2025, and keep your claim details in one place.
Listed on the official settlement website (Telescopes Antitrust Litigation Settlement Administrator).
Status history
Every status and verification change we have recorded for this settlement, newest first. We log the date we made each change; we never publish the underlying evidence link.
- Settlement published after verification.
- Verified field details updated from an official source.
Disclaimer
SettleSignal 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. You open the official claim form yourself. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.