In re: Generac Solar Power Systems Marketing Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation
MDL No. 3078
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
If you purchased or utilized a Generac PWRcell Solar System
before January 9, 2026, you may be entitled to benefits from
a class action Settlement.
A Court has authorized this notice. This is not a solicitation from a lawyer.
A $15,000,000 settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit against Generac Holdings
Inc. (“Holdings”) and Generac Power Systems, Inc (“Generac”) (collectively, “Defendants”)
relating to certain components of Generac PWRcell solar power systems (“Systems”) called
SnapRS devices.
You are part of the Settlement Class if you are an individual residing in the United States and are
the current Owner and/or the Primary User of Generac PWRcell Systems purchased in the United
States before January 9, 2026. Current Owner is defined as any person or entity that holds
contractual ownership rights to a PWRcell System. Primary User means a homeowner or other
occupant of the property where a PWRcell System is installed who is financially responsible for
the electric service on the premises. Primary User may, but does not have to, be the Owner—and
vice versa. Owners or Primary Users of Systems provided by Generac through grants awarded by
the U.S. Department of Energy are excluded from the Settlement Class.
Under the terms of the Settlement, all Settlement Class Members who purchased their Systems
before May 2022 will receive non-monetary benefits in the form of warranty changes. All
Settlement Class Members, regardless of the date of purchase, will have access to educational
materials related to possible Snap-related error codes. Settlement Class Members who submit a
timely Valid Claim Form may be able to receive a cash payment.
This notice may affect your rights. Please read it carefully.
Your Legal Rights and Options Deadline
Submitted online or
Submit a The only way to get monetary Settlement benefits is to
Postmarked by August
Claim Form submit an Approved Claim.
24, 2026
Get no monetary Settlement benefits. Keep your right to
Opt out of the Postmarked by July 20,
file your own lawsuit against Defendant about the legal
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claims in this lawsuit.
Stay in the Settlement, but tell the Court why you do
Object to the Postmarked by July 20,
not agree with the Settlement. You will still be bound
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by the Settlement if the Court approves it.
Get no monetary Settlement benefits. Be bound by the
Do Nothing No Deadline
Settlement.
These rights and options—and the deadlines to exercise them—are explained in this notice.
The Court must still decide whether to approve the Settlement. There will be no Settlement benefits unless
the Court approves the Settlement, and it becomes final.
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BASIC INFORMATION
1. Why is this Notice being provided?
A Court authorized this Notice because you have the right to know about the proposed Settlement of
this class action lawsuit and all of your rights and options before the Court decides to grant Final
Approval of the Settlement. This Notice explains the lawsuit, the Settlement, your legal rights, what
benefits are available, who is eligible for the benefits, and how to get them.
The Honorable Lynn Adelman of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of
Wisconsin is overseeing this class action. The lawsuit is known as In re: Generac Solar Power Systems
Marketing Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 3078 (“Action”). The persons who
filed this Action are called the “Plaintiffs” and/or “Class Representatives” and the companies sued,
Generac Holdings Inc. and Generac Power Systems, Inc, are called the “Defendants.”
2. What is this Action about?
This class action lawsuit claims that certain components of PWRcell Solar Power Systems, called SnapRS
devices, may overheat, melt, or fail, causing System shutdowns and performance issues with the System as a
whole.
Defendants deny these allegations and deny any wrongdoing or liability. The Court has not decided
who is right. Instead, Plaintiffs and Defendants have agreed to a settlement to avoid the risk, cost, and
time of continuing the Action.
3. Why is the Action a class action?
In a class action, one or more people (called plaintiff(s) or class representative(s)) sue on behalf of all
people who have similar legal claims. Together, all these people are called a “class” or “class
members.” If the plaintiffs and defendants reach a settlement, the court resolves the issues for all class
members via the settlement, except for those class members who timely opt out (exclude themselves)
from the settlement.
The proposed Class Representatives in this lawsuit are Plaintiffs Robert Ammon, Marcia Baltimore,
Nicole Kibert Basler, John Bettorf, Paul Cartmell, Steve Cothren, Geoff Edwards, Miles Fawcett, Joel
Galarza, Melissa Gibson, Daniel Haak, Christopher Helmers, Kevin Hemphill, Albert Kates, Craig
Lauder, Kathryn Locatell, Jodi Matas, Dustin Moon, Lori Morse, Adam Plichta, Jason Poston, Anita
Richardson, Michael Shirk, Allan Slater, Carolyn Slusher, Rabia Stevenson, Beverly Taylor,
Margaret Venema, Kerri Vincent, James Ward, and Mark Wasserman.
4. Why is there a Settlement?
Plaintiffs and Defendants do not agree about the legal claims made in the Action. The Action has not
gone to trial, and the Court has not decided in favor of Plaintiffs or Defendants. Instead, Plaintiffs and
Defendants have agreed to settle the Action. The Class Representatives believe the Settlement is best
for all individuals in the Settlement Class because of the benefits available to the Settlement Class
and the risks and uncertainty associated with continuing the Action.
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WHO IS INCLUDED IN THE SETTLEMENT?
5. How do I know if I am part of the Settlement?
You are part of the Settlement Class if you are an entity or individual residing in the United States
and are the current Owner and/or Primary User of a Generac PWRcell Systems purchased in the
United States before January 9, 2026.
Current Owner is defined as any person or entity that holds contractual ownership rights to
a PWRcell System.
Primary User means a homeowner or other occupant of the property where a PWRcell
System is installed who is financially responsible for the electric service on the premises.
Primary User may, but does not have to, be the Owner—and vice versa.
6. Are there exceptions to being included in the Settlement?
Yes. Excluded from the Settlement Class are (i) Defendants, their subsidiaries and affiliates, officers,
directors, and employees; (ii) the judge to whom these cases are or have been assigned and any
member of the judge’s immediate family; (iii) any persons who timely exclude themselves from the
Settlement Class in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 6 of the Settlement
Agreement; (iv) Class Counsel and counsel for Defendants; and (v) Owners or Primary Users of
Systems provided by Generac through grants awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy, with respect
to such Systems.
7. What if I am still not sure whether I am part of the Settlement?
If you are still not sure whether you are a Settlement Class Member, you may go to the Settlement
Website at www.GeneracSnapSettlement.com or call the Settlement Administrator’s toll-free
telephone number at 1-855-707-4196.
THE SETTLEMENT BENEFITS—WHAT YOU GET IF YOU QUALIFY
8. What does the Settlement provide?
Generac will provide $15,000,000 into a Settlement Fund, which will include payments to eligible
Class Members who submit a Valid Claim in accordance with Section 3.11 of the Settlement
Agreement.
Certain Settlement Class Members will receive non-monetary benefits in the form of warranty
changes. All Settlement Class Members will receive non-monetary educational materials for Snap-
related failures. Complete details are available in the Settlement Agreement (section 3.7) available at
www.GeneracSnapSettlement.com.
You must submit a timely Valid Claim Form to be eligible to receive a cash payment.
In addition to the non-monetary benefits, there are three types of financial benefits available to eligible
Class Members.
A portion of the Settlement Fund has been allocated to compensate ALL eligible Class
Members. Those who submit Valid Claims will receive a pro-rata share of that fund. A Class
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Member need only establish their status as Owner or Primary User of an eligible PWRcell
System to qualify for this benefit.
Additionally, Class Members who can provide satisfactory evidence of out-of-pocket
financial losses associated with a SnapRS-related problem may be eligible for reimbursement
of all or some of that loss.
Finally, Class Members who can provide satisfactory evidence of loss of energy generation
associated with a SnapRS-related problem in 2 or more months may be eligible for additional
compensation.
Details regarding the eligibility criteria for these awards can be found on the Claim Form. Note that
where a PWRcell System has both a current Owner and Primary User and either Class Member
submits a valid opt out notice as set forth below, both will be opted out and will be ineligible to make
a claim under the settlement, but will not release their claims against Defendants.
9. What am I giving up to receive Settlement benefits or stay in the Settlement Class?
Unless you opt out of the Settlement, you are choosing to remain in the Settlement Class. If the
Settlement is approved and becomes final, all Court orders will apply to you and legally bind you.
You will not be able to sue, continue to sue, or be part of any other lawsuit against the Released
Parties, including Defendants, about the legal issues in this lawsuit that are released by this
Settlement. The specific rights you are giving up are called “Released Claims.”
10. What are the Released Claims?
The Settlement Agreement in Section 12 describes the Release, in necessary legal terminology, so
please read this section carefully. The Settlement Agreement is available at
www.GeneracSnapSettlement.com or in the public Court records on file in this lawsuit. For questions
regarding the Release and what the language in the Settlement Agreement means, you can also contact
Class Counsel listed in Question 15 for free, or you can talk to your own lawyer at your own expense.
HOW TO GET BENEFITS FROM THE SETTLEMENT
11. How do I make a claim for Settlement benefits?
To receive any of the benefits described in Question 8, you must submit Claim Form, postmarked
or submitted online by August 24, 2026. Claim Forms may be submitted online at
www.GeneracSnapSettlement.com or printed from the Settlement Website and mailed to the
Settlement Administrator at the address on the Claim Form. The quickest way to submit a claim is
online. Claim Forms are also available by calling 1-855-707-4196 or by writing to:
Generac PWRcell Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 1628
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
Claim Forms must be submitted online or mailed and postmarked by August 24, 2026.
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12. What happens if my contact information changes after I submit a Claim?
If you change your mailing address or email address after you submit a Claim Form, it is your
responsibility to inform the Settlement Administrator of your updated information. You may notify
the Settlement Administrator of any changes by calling 1-855-707-4196 or by writing to:
Generac PWRcell Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 1628
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
13. When will I receive my Settlement benefits?
If you submit a timely and Approved Claim, payment will be made to you by the Settlement
Administrator after the Settlement is approved by the Court and becomes final.
It may take time for the Settlement to be approved and become final. Please be patient and check
www.GeneracSnapSettlement.com for updates.
As noted above, where a PWRcell System has both a current Owner and Primary User and either
Class Member submits a valid opt out notice as set forth below, both will be opted out and will be
ineligible to make a claim under the Settlement, but will not release their claims against Defendants.
You will be notified if you cannot receive Settlement benefits for this reason.
14. How will I receive my payment?
Several electronic payment options will be available, or you can elect a check. If you submit a timely
Claim Form for payment, and if your claim and the Settlement are finally approved, you will be sent
an electronic payment to the electronic payment option that you select when you file your claim, or
will be sent a paper check if you select that option. Please ensure you have provided a current and
complete email address. If you select a paper check, the Settlement Administrator will attempt to send
you a check to the physical address submitted on your Claim Form.
THE LAWYERS REPRESENTING YOU
15. Do I have a lawyer in this lawsuit?
Yes, the Court has appointed Ian J. Barlow of Kershaw Talley Barlow PC; Mark P. Chalos of Lieff
Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP; Scott C. Harris of Bryson, Harris, Suciu, & Demay, PLLC;
James J. Rosemergy of Carey & Danis LLC; Harper T. Segui of Lee Segui PLLC as Class Counsel
to represent you and the Settlement Class for the purposes of this Settlement. You may hire your own
lawyer at your own cost and expense if you want someone other than Class Counsel to represent you
in this lawsuit.
Class Counsel may be contacted at the following addresses and phone numbers:
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Mark P. Chalos Scott C. Harris
Ian J. Barlow
Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bryson, Harris, Suciu, Demay
Kershaw Talley Barlow PC
Bernstein LLP PLLC
401 Watt Ave., Ste. 1
222 2nd Ave. South, Ste. 1640 900 West Morgan Street
Sacramento, CA 95864
Nashville, TN 37201 Raleigh, NC 27603
Tel: (916) 779-7000
Tel: (615) 313-9000 Tel: (919) 600-5000
[email protected]
[email protected] [email protected]
James J. Rosemergy Harper T. Segui
Carey & Danis LLC Lee Segui PLLC
8235 Forsyth Blvd., Ste. 1100 825 Lowcountry Blvd., 101
St. Louis, MO 63105 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Tel: (314) 725-7700 Tel: (843) 790-6520
[email protected] [email protected]
16. How will Class Counsel be paid?
Class Counsel will file a motion asking the Court to award a reasonable proportion of the Settlement
Fund as payment of any reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs. The Court may award less than the
amount requested. Class Counsel will also request approval of service awards of five thousand dollars
($5,000) for each Class Representative. If awarded by the Court, the Settlement Administrator will
pay attorneys’ fees, litigation expenses, and service awards out of the Settlement Fund.
Class Counsel’s motion for attorneys’ fees, litigation expenses, and service awards will be made
available on the Settlement Website at www.GeneracSnapSettlement.com before the deadline for you
to object to or opt out of the Settlement.
OPTING OUT OF THE SETTLEMENT
If you are a Settlement Class Member and want to keep any right you may have to sue or continue to
sue the Released Parties on your own based on the legal claims raised in this lawsuit or released by
the Released Claims, then you must take steps to get out of the Settlement. This is called opting out
of the Settlement.
17. How do I opt out of the Settlement?
To opt out of the Settlement, you must timely mail written notice, or submit electronically on the
Settlement Website, a request to opt out. The written notice must include:
(1) The name of the proceedings titled In re: Generac Solar Power Systems Marketing Sales
Practices and Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 3078.
(2) Your full name, telephone, and current address.
(3) A statement indicating your “request for exclusion” or “opt-out” from the Settlement Class or
a comparable statement that the individual does not wish to participate in the Settlement at the
top of the communication.
(4) Your physical signature as a Settlement Class Member.
If you are opting out on behalf of an entity rather than in your individual capacity, you should also
include the name of that entity and the basis for your authority to act on its behalf.
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The opt out request must be mailed, or submitted on the Settlement Website, to the Settlement
Administrator at the following address, and be postmarked on or before July 20, 2026:
Generac PWRcell Settlement Administrator
Exclusions
P.O. Box 1628
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
You cannot opt out by telephone.
“Mass” or “class” requests for exclusion filed by third parties on behalf of a “mass” or “class” of
Settlement Class Members or multiple Settlement Class Members where an opt out has not been
signed by each and every individual Settlement Class Member will not be allowed.
Any Settlement Class Member who does not file a timely Request for Exclusion will lose the
opportunity to exclude himself or herself from the Settlement and will be bound by the Settlement.
18. If I opt out can I still get anything from the Settlement?
No. If you opt out, you will not be entitled to receive any Settlement benefits, but you will not be
bound by any judgment in this lawsuit. You can only get Settlement benefits if you stay in the
Settlement and submit a Valid Claim.
19. If I do not opt out, can I sue Defendants for the same thing later?
No. Unless you opt out, you give up any right to sue Defendants and other Released Parties for the
legal claims this Settlement resolves and Releases relating to the Action. You must opt out of the
lawsuit to start or continue with your own lawsuit or be part of any other lawsuit against Defendants
or other Released Parties. If you have a pending lawsuit, speak to your lawyer in that case
immediately.
OBJECTING TO THE SETTLEMENT
20. How do I tell the Court that I do not like the Settlement?
If you are a Settlement Class Member, you can tell the Court you do not agree with all or any part of
the Settlement and/or Class Counsel’s motion for attorneys’ fees and expenses.
To object, you must mail a timely, written objection stating that you object. Your objection must be
postmarked by July 20, 2026.
The objection must also include all of the following information:
(i) Identify the case name and number.
(ii) The Settlement Class Member’s full name, current mailing address, telephone number,
and email address.
(iii) A statement that states with specificity the grounds for the objection, as well as any
documents supporting the objection.
(iv) A statement as to whether the objection applies only to the objector, to a specific subset
of the class, or to the entire class.
(v) The identity of any attorneys representing the objector.
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(vi) A statement regarding whether the Settlement Class Member (or their attorney) intends to
appear at the Final Approval Hearing.
(vii) A list of all other matters in which the objecting Settlement Class Member and/or their
attorney has lodged an objection to a class action settlement.
(viii) The signature (or electronic equivalent) of the Settlement Class Member or the Settlement
Class Member’s attorney.
To be timely, Class Members must electronically file with the Court via the Court’s ECF system, or
by delivery to the Clerk of the Court by mail, express mail, or personal delivery, a written statement
of the objection(s), and send copies to Class Counsel and Defendants’ Counsel. Objections must be
postmarked (if mailed) or electronically filed with the Court by July 20, 2026.
Any Settlement Class Member who fails to comply with the requirements for objecting detailed above
will waive and forfeit any and all rights they may have to appear separately and/or to object to the
Settlement Agreement and will be bound by all the terms of the Settlement Agreement and by all
proceedings, orders, and judgments in the lawsuit.
21. What is the difference between objecting and asking to opt out?
Objecting is telling the Court you do not agree with some aspect of the Settlement. You can object
only if you stay in the Settlement Class (meaning you do not opt out of the Settlement). Opting out
of the Settlement is telling the Court you do not want to be part of the Settlement Class or the
Settlement. If you opt out, you cannot object to the Settlement.
THE FINAL APPROVAL HEARING
22. When and where will the Court decide whether to approve the Settlement?
The Court will hold a Final Approval Hearing on October 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CDT. before the
Honorable Lynn Adelman of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin,
517 E. Wisconsin Ave, Courtroom 390, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
At this hearing, the Court will consider whether the Settlement is fair, reasonable, and adequate and
decide whether to approve the Settlement and Class Counsel’s application for attorneys’ fees,
litigation expenses, and service awards. If there are objections, the Court will consider them. The
Court will also listen to Settlement Class Members who have asked to speak at the hearing.
Note: The Court may opt to hold the hearing in person, via Zoom, or via conference call, or may
determine that a hearing is not necessary. Additionally, the date and time of the Final Approval
Hearing are subject to change. These details and any changes will be posted at
www.GeneracSnapSettlement.com.
23. Do I have to attend to the Final Approval Hearing?
No. Class Counsel will answer any questions the Court may have. However, you are welcome to
attend at your own expense. If you mail an objection, you do not have to attend the Final Approval
Hearing to speak about it. As long as you mail your written objection on time, the Court will consider
it.
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24. May I speak at the Final Approval Hearing?
Yes, provided you have properly submitted an objection using the process described above, you can
(but do not have to) participate and speak for yourself at the Final Approval Hearing. This is called
making an appearance. You also can have your own lawyer speak for you, but you will have to pay
for the lawyer yourself.
If you want to appear, or if you want your own lawyer instead of Class Counsel to speak for you at
the Final Approval Hearing, you must follow all of the procedures for objecting to the Settlement
listed in Question 20 above—and specifically include a statement whether you and your lawyer will
appear at the Final Approval Hearing.
IF YOU DO NOTHING
25. What happens if I do nothing at all?
If you are a Settlement Class Member and you do nothing, you will not receive any monetary
Settlement benefits, and you will give up rights explained in the “Opting Out of the Settlement”
section of this notice, including your right to start a lawsuit, continue with a lawsuit, or be part of any
other lawsuit against any of the Released Parties, including Defendants, about the legal issues in this
lawsuit that are released by the Settlement Agreement relating to the Action. You may nevertheless
receive non-monetary benefits available under the Settlement.
GETTING MORE INFORMATION
26. How do I get more information?
This Notice summarizes the proposed Settlement. Complete details are provided in the Settlement
Agreement. The Settlement Agreement and other related documents are available at
www.GeneracSnapSettlement.com, by calling 1-855-707-4196, or by writing to:
Generac PWRcell Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 1628
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
PLEASE DO NOT TELEPHONE THE COURT OR THE COURT’S CLERK OFFICE
REGARDING THIS NOTICE.
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