Every dollar amount and date on this page is quoted from the official settlement document.
Synta Technology Antitrust Settlement
Court case: 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.
Official eligibility wordingPurchasers 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). Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 17, 2026.
Key facts
- Who may qualify 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.
- Estimated payout$32,000,000 total settlement fund; individual payment amounts to be determined based on claims submitted.
- Claim deadlineMay 20, 2025 (closed)
- Proof requiredNo
- What you needNo proof of purchase required — just submit your claim online confirming you bought a qualifying telescope in a qualifying state during the covered period.
- CourtU.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Important dates
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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.
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Claim deadline
May 20, 2025
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Eligibility summary Quoted in the official eligibility wording above ↑
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Proof requirement
No
No proof of purchase required.
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Payment status
Appeal period
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.
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Administrator
Telescopes Antitrust Litigation Settlement Administrator
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Official claim URL
veritaconnect.com
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Objection deadline
February 13, 2025
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Opt-out deadline
February 13, 2025
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Class period start
January 1, 2005
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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
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Case name
In re: Telescopes Antitrust Litigation Indirect Purchaser Actions
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