Last chance to claim money from the $2.5M Dollarama class action lawsuit in Canada
You don't even need a receipt to claim! 🤑
The claims deadline for a Dollarama class action lawsuit in Canada is approaching.
Time's almost up, Canada! If you've shopped at Dollarama in the last few years, you might be entitled to money from this class action lawsuit in Canada — but only if you act fast.
An ongoing Dollarama class action lawsuit has resulted in a multi-million dollar settlement, and shoppers could be eligible to receive a payout.
The lawsuit accuses Dollarama of improperly displaying ecofees — the environmental handling fees applied to certain products like batteries and electronics — and allegedly charging fees that were higher than what was shown or required by law.
While Dollarama denies all wrongdoing, the company has agreed to settle the case, putting millions of dollars up for grabs for affected customers through this class action lawsuit in Canada.
If you're eligible for a payout, you'll need to file a claim online before the deadline of February 14. With less than two weeks left, here's everything you need to know to claim your cash.
Who is eligible?
To qualify for a payout, you must have purchased a product subject to ecofees from a Dollarama store during the following time frames:
- In Quebec: between December 11, 2019, and July 4, 2023
- In the rest of Canada: between May 29, 2021, and July 4, 2023
No receipts are required, but you'll need to attest under penalty of perjury where and when you made your purchase. Keep in mind that each person can only file one claim.
How much money can you get?
The payout will be issued via Interac e-Transfer, with claimants receiving between $3 and $10, depending on how many people submit claims. If too many claims are received, the minimum payout is $3 per person and if fewer claims are made, the maximum payout is $10.
However, if there are so many claims that individual payments would drop below $3, no payouts will be issued at all and the funds will instead be donated to charities approved by the court.
How do you submit a claim?
If you're eligible, you must complete the online claim form before the February 14 deadline. The only way to receive your payment is through Interac e-Transfer, so you'll need a valid email address and a bank account that can receive e-Transfers.
When will you get paid?
Once the claims deadline passes, the settlement administrator will review all claims. Payments will be processed after that, though the exact timeline is unclear. Once issued, you'll have 30 days to claim your e-Transfer before it expires, unless you have auto-deposit set up.
If you're eligible, don't wait — this is your last chance to claim money from the Dollarama class action lawsuit. The deadline is February 14, so be sure to submit your claim ASAP!
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