Dollarama, a leading retail chain in Canada, has agreed to a proposed settlement in response to a class-action lawsuit. This lawsuit was initiated by the law firm LPC Avocats Inc. in Montreal and concerns how Dollarama advertised and charged for certain products that come with Environmental Handling Fees (EHF), such as electronics and toys with batteries.
Although Dollarama has not accepted any fault as part of the settlement, it has changed how prices are displayed across its stores. With a court hearing set for April 9, 2024, customers who bought affected products during specific periods may be eligible to receive a gift card as part of the settlement.
Background of the Dollarama Lawsuit in Canada
The Montreal law firm LPC Avocats Inc. announced a proposed national settlement in a class-action lawsuit against Dollarama. The lawsuit concerns the retailer’s advertising and charging practices for products subject to an Environmental Handling Fee (EHF), such as batteries, electronics, light bulbs, or toys with batteries.
The plaintiff alleged that Dollarama did not adequately display the price of these products and charged an EHF higher than what was displayed or legally permitted.
Who is Eligible for The Dollarama Gift Card?
Eligibility for the Dollarama class-action lawsuit settlement is defined for customers who purchased products subject to an Environmental Handling Fee (EHF).
- Customers who purchased a product were subject to an EHF from Dollarama in Quebec between December 11, 2019, and July 4, 2023.
- Customers who made such purchases elsewhere in Canada between May 29, 2021, and July 4, 2023.
- The products in question include, but may not be limited to, batteries, electronics, light bulbs, or toys with batteries—essentially, items typically subject to an Environmental Handling Fee.
- To claim their gift card, eligible customers must provide their email address by April 5, 2024.
Note – No proof of purchase is required to make this claim.
Canada Dollarama Settlement Details
Dollarama has agreed to a settlement without admitting any liability or wrongdoing. The settlement is pending court approval, with a hearing scheduled for April 9, 2024. As part of the settlement, the aforementioned eligible Dollarama customers will be eligible to claim a gift card with a maximum value of $15.00.
The Montreal-based law firm LPC Avocats facilitated the settlement and awaits approval by the Superior Court, with a hearing scheduled for April 9. If approved, compensation will be distributed to eligible claimants.
How to Submit a Claim against Dollarama settlement?
To be part of the settlement and claim your gift card, you must submit your claim by April 5. This involves registering your email address through the provided link, after which, if the settlement is approved, you will be prompted via email to fill out a claim form. However, the value of the gift card per person may decrease if many customers participate in the settlement.
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These pens stained my children's faces for days. No matter how much soap and water used there was no way to scrub of this product. My two girls had imprints on their faces for weeks!!!
Batteries that had leakage as soon as I took them out of package.
I've had bought toys tht the batteries are not only leaking but missing