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ROLAND CONSUMER CLAIM

If you purchased any Roland electronic drum kit, related component or accessory
product in the UK between 2011 and 2019, you could be eligible for compensation
in the Roland Consumer Claim.  


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WHAT IS THE CLAIM ABOUT?

In an investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority, it was discovered
that Roland entered into an unlawful agreement with one of its most important UK
resellers, stipulating that they could not advertise or sell online certain
Roland products below a certain price. 

The agreement meant that all Roland products were sold at higher prices online
and in-store between 2011 to 2019 than they should have been.  

If between 7 January 2011 to 17 April 2019 you purchased in the UK a new
electronic drum kit, related component or accessory product supplied by Roland
or any such products supplied by a musical instruments manufacturer other than
Roland, you could be owed compensation.  

The claim will be automatically brought on behalf of a class of individuals who
meet these conditions, meaning you will not have to sign up for the claim in
order to be a part of the action. This is called an opt-out class action.  


WHY POGUST GOODHEAD?

Pogust Goodhead is a law firm primarily based in London, specialising in
large-scale and complex group litigation, including competition law litigation.
The firm also has offices in other locations such as Amsterdam, Miami,
Philadelphia, and São Paulo.

Pogust Goodhead has particular experience in seeking redress for consumers, as
evidenced in the NOx Emissions litigations that are currently proceeding through
the High Court. 

Pogust Goodhead is providing legal support to Elisabetta Sciallis in her claim
before the Tribunal. 

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ELISABETTA SCIALLIS

Elisabetta, the proposed class representative, is the Principal Policy Adviser
at the consumer organisation Which?. Prior to this role she was an executive in
consumer cross-border affairs for the UK European Consumer Centre at the
Chartered Trading Standards Institute for over a decade. 

Throughout 18 years working in the consumer and commercial law sphere,
Elisabetta has qualified as both a solicitor of England and Wales and an
advocate in Italy. She has also drafted several publications on consumer
protection for the Journal of Trading Standards and Chartered Trading Standards
Institute and has been consulted by both the European Commission and UK
Government on the subject. 

Elisabetta has dedicated her professional life to the defence and protection of
consumers. She also has considerable experience of project management and policy
delivery, so as to allow her to manage this large and complex litigation on your
behalf. 

We estimate that Ms Sciallis’ application for a collective proceedings order
will be heard by the Competition Appeal Tribunal in 2024. The hearing will allow
the tribunal to consider whether the claim should be allowed to proceed. 

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FAQS

What is the claim about?

The Roland Consumer Claim is a legal action primarily against Roland Europe
Group Limited (Roland) for its engagement in a breach of UK and European
competition law. Japanese parent company, Roland Corporation, is also included
in the action.   

We are seeking compensation for customers who purchased any of the Roland
products listed on this page between 2011 and 2019.

Am I entitled to compensation?

All individuals who purchased an electronic drum kit, related component or
accessory product supplied by Roland Europe between 2011 and 2019 will be a part
of the claim.  

We are seeking compensation for four classes of purchasers. If you think you are
eligible, please submit your details via this page so we can get in touch.  

Are there any exceptions to who can make a claim?

The claim will not include any of the following:  

 * Any person active as a business selling any of the products listed in the FAQ
   ‘What are the affected products?’   

 * Members and staff of the Competition Appeal Tribunal assigned to this
   claim.  

 * Officers, directors, or employees of: Roland Europe or Roland Corporation;
   any entities which have a direct or indirect interest in Roland Europe or
   Roland Corporation that gives rise to significant control; and any entities
   in which either Roland Europe or Roland Corporation have such an interest. 

 * Pogust Goodhead employees and employees of the legal representatives of
   Roland Europe and Roland Corporation, as well as any experts or other
   professional advisers instructed in this claim, including those assisting
   them.

What are the affected products?

For purchases in the period of 7 January 2011 to 30 September 2015, the
following products are being classed as affected: electronic drum kits, related
components and/or accessories for such products.  

For purchases in the period of 1 October 2015 to 17 April 2019, the following
products are being classed as affected: electronic drum kits, related components
and/or accessories for such products; digital pianos, electronic keyboards,
electronic arranger keyboards, and electronic accordions, as well as amplifiers,
headphones, and foot controllers for such products; rhythm/drum machines,
digital percussion pads, percussion sampling pads, and related accessories;
electronic guitars, guitar synthesisers, guitar amplifiers, guitar effects
pedals, tuners, guitar headphones, and related accessories; digital wind
instruments and related accessories; other electronic music products used in
music creation and production, comprising synthesisers/sound modules, keyboard
controllers, grooveboxes, samplers, music effects processors, recorders, DJ
controllers, mixers, audio interfaces, and related accessory products; and
audio-visual electronic products, comprising switchers, video replayers, web
presentation devices, multi-camera live-streaming devices. 

What did Roland do wrong?

Following an investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (the CMA),
Roland admitted to infringing provisions of both UK and European competition
law.   

According to the CMA, Roland entered into agreements with one of its most
important UK resellers which stipulated that they would not advertise or sell
online certain Roland products below prices specified by Roland.

The CMA found that these agreements prevented competition within the United
Kingdom and/or European Union which would have ultimately led to consumers
paying a higher price for the products referred to above.   

Can I make a claim if I am domiciled outside of the UK?

This claim is brought on an opt-out basis for individuals domiciled in the
UK. If you are not resident or domiciled in the UK, and you wish to participate
in the proposed collective action, you will need to opt in to the claim.  

Opt-in registration will be open at a later date, but please register your
interest to receive more information and we will keep you informed of when you
can opt in, and the process to be followed.

How much could I be entitled to? 

At this stage of the litigation, we cannot guarantee how much compensation each
person will receive. However, we will always do our best to claim maximum
compensation for our clients.  

When will I receive compensation?

The length of these proceedings will primarily depend on the approach that
Roland decides to adopt in response to our application. 

If Roland refuses to settle at an early stage, it could be several years before
we will be able to secure compensation for Roland customers.  

We will be sure to provide regular updates via this website and also via email
to those that have subscribed for updates.  

How do I sign up?

Eligible people do not need to do anything in order to be included in the claim.
We will be taking the case to Court on behalf of all purchasers automatically.  

However, if the claim is successful, you will need to provide certain
information in order to receive the compensation.  

We will update this website and be sure to publicise how we require this
information from class members.   

You do not need to register for updates in order to be eligible for
compensation.   

What if I do not want to be a part of this claim?

If the Tribunal allows the proposed claim to proceed, anyone who meets the class
definition will be included in the claim automatically and bound by the result,
unless they ask to opt out.  

If you do not want to be a part of these proceedings, you will have the
opportunity to opt out at a later date.  

Please register with us and we will let you know when that time comes.  

If you opt out of the claim, you will not be entitled to any compensation that
is awarded as a part of these proceedings.

What happens if I am unsuccessful?

We have ATE insurance in place that will cover all legal costs if the claim is
not successful. This means you will not be liable to pay anything.  

Can I make a claim on behalf of a deceased individual as their personal
representative?

Yes. Representatives of the estates of deceased individuals will automatically
be included in the claim. They also have the opportunity to opt-out.  

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