Lawnmower Lawsuit

Settlements have been reached in the Canadian Lawn Mower Horsepower Labelling Class Action totalling $7,535,000.

CBC article:  https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/lawnmower-class-action-suit-seeks-claimants-1.4989388 

Who can receive a payment from the settlements?

Persons in Canada are eligible to make a claim if:

•  you purchased a gas-powered walk-behind or riding lawn mower designed, manufactured or labelled by any defendant* which contains a gas combustible engine labelled at 30 horsepower or less ("Lawn Mower");

•  you purchased the Lawn Mower between January 1, 1994 and December 31, 2012; and

• you purchased the Lawn Mower in Canada.

* The defendants are Briggs & Stratton, Electrolux, Honda, Husqvarna, John Deere, Kawasaki, Kohler, MTD, Tecumseh, and Toro. A list of affected brand names can be found under question 3 of the FAQ tab at http://www.lawnmowersettlement.ca/faq.aspx  

You must complete and file a claim by May 22, 2019.