Retiree Class Action against Philips North America LLC regarding Philips North America LLC retirement/pension Plans

What is the class action claim?

Philips North America LLC (f/k/a Philips Electronics North America; Philips Lighting North America Corp.; Signify North America Corp.) is allegedly paying a lower monthly benefit to retirees then that to which they are entitled under law due to defendants’ use of outdated actuarial data in violation of ERISA. 

Who can join this class action?

Any former employees of Philips North America LLC (f/k/a Philips Electronics North America; Philips Lighting North America Corp.; Signify North America Corp.) who retired and selected a joint and survivor annuity within the last six (6) years. 

Is there any cost to me?

No.  All plaintiff attorneys are litigating this case on a contingency fee basis.

What if I signed a severance agreement with a release of claims?

Severance agreements generally cannot prevent you from being part of a class action or a being a class representative in this type of case.  Please contact us if you have more questions on your specific severance agreement.

How can I help &/or participate?

    1. We are interested in reviewing documents: 

  • Any Philips North America LLC (f/k/a Philips Electronics North America; Philips Lighting North America Corp.; Signify North America Corp.) retirement/pension plan documents
  • Actuarial Tables Used.
  • Statements – Please feel free to redact any personal data

Please email to mk@mk-llc.com or fax to 212-389-6112.

  1. Refer other retirees from Philips North America LLC (f/k/a Philips Electronics North America; Philips Lighting North America Corp.; Signify North America Corp.) by sharing this page and or posting on social media (FB, LinkedIn).
  2. Join the case as a plaintiff Class Representative.

Read about Class Representative Duties.

Please feel free to email mk@mk-llc.com or call 212-389-6111 with any additional questions.

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