DMS Settlement
Dealer Management Systems Antitrust Settlement · In re Dealer Management Systems Antitrust Litigation
The DMS settlement resolved claims that CDK Global and Reynolds & Reynolds conspired to restrain competition in dealer management software, inflating prices paid by auto dealerships from 2013 to 2024. The combined fund is $129.5 million. This case is closed to new clients.
| Settlement fund | $129.5M — CDK $100M + Reynolds $29.5M |
|---|---|
| Class period | September 1, 2013 – August 15, 2024 |
| Defendants | CDK Global and Reynolds & Reynolds |
| Filing status | Closed — no longer accepting clients |
| Cost to file with VMC | $0 upfront — contingency only, paid from recovered funds |
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The case
Auto dealerships alleged that the two dominant dealer management system providers conspired to eliminate competition and restrict third-party data access, inflating DMS pricing for over a decade.
CDK contributed $100 million and Reynolds & Reynolds $29.5 million to settle. VMC Group filed claims for dealership clients nationwide; the case is now closed to new clients.
Who qualifies
- Dealerships that purchased dealer management software from CDK and/or Reynolds & Reynolds
- Purchases between September 1, 2013 and August 15, 2024
Eligibility rules are set by the court and the claims administrator. The fastest way to know for sure is a free eligibility review — we'll tell you plainly whether you have a claim worth filing.
Current status
- This case is closed to new clients — see our active settlements for current opportunities
Official case information is available from the court-approved settlement website and the claims administrator. VMC Group is not the claims administrator and is not affiliated with the court; class members may always file directly at no cost.
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