Guisinger v. Keystone RV Company

The lawsuit alleges that Keystone manufactured its Passport Brand Western Edition Trailers with a Serial Number that ends after HX414101 with wood roof trusses while representing the trailers were manufactured with “5 [inch] Crowned / Stamped Galvanized Steel Roof Trusses” until December 1, 2019. Because Keystone’s representation is alleged to be false, Plaintiff asserts legal claims against Keystone under (1) the California Consumers Legal Remedies Act, (2) California Unfair Competition Law, (3) California False Advertising Law, and (4) common law unjust enrichment.

Keystone denies Plaintiff’s legal claims and denies any wrongdoing. Keystone contends that some Class Trailers have metal roof trusses, not wood roof trusses as alleged in the lawsuit. To recover under the Judgment, the Class Trailer must have wood roof trusses.

The Court ruled in February 2026 that this lawsuit should proceed as a class action. Notice was provided to Class Members in May 2026, and those who did not ask to be excluded from the lawsuit by June 22, 2026, still remain in the Class. On June 23, 2026, the Court entered Judgment in favor of Class Members and against Keystone for $2,000.00, provided that the Class Member currently owns the Class Trailer and it has wood roof trusses.

On June 30, 2026, the Court approved the Judgment Plan of Distribution, allowing Class members to submit a Request for Payment and supporting documentation for their $2,000.00 Judgment from Keystone.

To receive payment, you must complete the Request for Payment online on the Submit a Request for Payment page or via the paper version under the Important Documents page. The Request for Payment and supporting documentation must be submitted to the Judgment Administrator online or postmarked on or before August 28, 2026, and mailed to the following address:

If your Request for Payment and supporting documentation is valid and timely, the Judgment Administrator will mail you a check for $2,000.00 in October 2026.

If you do not submit a Request for Payment or provide supporting documentation by August 28, 2026, you will not receive a check for $2,000.00.

If your Class Trailer has metal roof trusses, you will not receive the $2,000.00 and need not submit a Request for Payment.

If you submit a Request for Payment, you are required to provide a completed IRS Form W-9 (or other appropriate tax documentation) as a condition of receiving payment. Payments may be reported to the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) on IRS Form 1099 (including, as applicable, Form 1099-MISC or Form 1099-NEC). The failure to timely provide required tax information may result in withholding or delay of payment.

You should understand that all payments made pursuant to the Judgment in this lawsuit may be taxable under applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. If you receive and accept payment pursuant to a Request for Payment, you agree to be solely responsible for all federal, state, and/or local tax liability arising from the receipt of the payment, including any interest or penalties associated with such tax liability. You also agree you will not look to, nor seek from Epiq or Keystone, compensation for any tax liability or related costs.

You should understand that the statements contained herein do not constitute tax or legal advice concerning the payment(s) described herein, and you are advised to seek independent tax and/or legal advice regarding the tax consequences of any such payment(s).

You must provide proof that you currently own the Class Trailer. Acceptable supporting documentation includes the following:

1. Your current vehicle registration
2. A certificate of title
3. DMV records
4. Proof of current insurance

Class Members may confirm they have a Qualifying Trailer with wood trusses by removing screws from a vent in the bathroom and conducting a visual inspection of the trusses. Any Class Member who has metal trusses is ineligible to receive Judgement Payment given they have no alleged damages as a matter of law.

If you own more than one affected vehicle subject to Guisinger v. Keystone RV Company, Case No. 23-cv-01393-MWC-RAO, you must complete and submit a separate Request for Payment for each vehicle.

Each Request for Payment will require the VIN specific to the vehicle you intend to make a claim for.

This website summarizes the lawsuit, and a selection of related Court documents are posted to the Documents page.

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