A class-action lawsuit alleged that a number of lawnmower manufacturers — including Kawasaki, John Deere, Honda and Toro — did not accurately detail the power of the engines. The suit has recently settled for $7.5 MILLION, and you can now claim a part of it.
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TL;DR A class action lawsuit has recently settled for $7.5 million dollars, and you can file a proof-free claim here.
The lawsuit covers lawnmowers that had 30 horsepower or less, and claims that the power of these engines was overstated. If you purchased a riding or walk-behind lawnmower between 1994 and 2012, you are eligible for compensation.
The settlement is not an admission of guilt.
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The form can be found online, and you can file it with or without proof. Customers who file a claim without proof are eligible for a $15 compensation. Customers who provide proof are elligible for anywhere between $20 and $55. Retailers and wholesalers are also eligible for compensation.
If you want to file a claim, you have between now and May 22 to do so. Once it is filed, the claim will be reviewed, which can take a significant amount of time.
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Are you eligible to receive money from this lawsuit? Are you going to be filing a claim? And what are you going to do with the extra money?
Stay tuned for updates!
