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SUMMARY:Compensation Claims Period for Certain Leases for Home Equipment
DESCRIPTION:Compensation Now Open for Leases by Crown Crest, Simply Green, Utilebill, Sandpiper, or HCSI\nThe compensation process is now open for consumers who dealt with Crown Crest, Simply Green, Utilebill, Sandpiper, or HCSI for a home equipment lease like a furnace, air or water filter, air conditioner, or water heater.\nThe plaintiffs were successful in the class action and obtained a settlement. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice approved the settlement.\nThe settlement includes a $17,000,000 compensation component and the possibility of cancelling some leases that are still ongoing.\nThose who previously paid to exit their lease are eligible to receive some or all of their money back under the settlement.\nThose who faced difficulties over their lease can request a cancellation of their lease.\nClaim Deadline Reminder:\nThe settlement includes consumer anywhere in Canada who were party to an HVAC equipment lease with Crown Crest, Simply Green, Sandpiper, or HCSI between July 17, 2013, and January 15, 2025.\nThe deadline to submit a claim is October 2, 2025, through the official claims portal: https://hvacleasingsettlement.com ( https://hvacleasingsettlement.com )\nPlease review the Court approved notice here ( https://www.sotosclassactions.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Notice-of-Settlement-Approval-and-Claims-Process-June-2-2025.pdf ).\nTo learn more about the class action and settlement, please visit our website: https://www.sotosclassactions.com/cases/crown-crest-leasing/ ( https://www.sotosclassactions.com/cases/crown-crest-leasing/ )\nFor more information on how to submit a claim please visit: https://hvacleasingsettlement.com ( https://hvacleasingsettlement.com )\nFor assistance, those affected can call the claims administrator: 1-833-419-4822.\n
URL:https://consumerscouncil.com/consumer-agenda-events/compensation-claims-period-for-certain-leases-for-home-equipment/
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