Settlement Funds to be Distributed in Lawnmowers Class Action

Foreman & Company is pleased to announce that payments to all approved upstream purchaser claimants in the Canadian Lawnmowers Class Action will begin on July 22nd, 2020.

The settlement recoveries in this case totaled a gross amount of $7,535,000, less Court-approved legal fees and disbursements. Approved claimants purchased lawnmower(s) between January 1, 1994 and December 31, 2012.

Pursuant to the Court-approved distribution protocol, the settlement funds were divided into two categories, end users (individuals or businesses who purchased lawnmowers for their own use) and upstream purchasers (retailers, wholesalers, etc. who purchased lawnmowers for resale). End users were allocated 80% of the total net settlement funds, and upstream purchasers were allocated 20%. For further details on the Court-approved distribution protocol or for other further information regarding the Canadian Lawnmowers Class Action, please visit the claims website.

Upstream Purchaser claimants can expect settlement payments by cheque through courier or registered mail.

End user payments were previously approved and disseminated on May 8th, 2020. Should you have any questions regarding your claim or the dissemination of settlement funds, please do not hesitate to contact us.