To be entitled to participate in the settlement, a completed claim form must be filed either online or by mail addressed to National Sale Price Settlement, c/o GCG, P.O. Box 10351, Dublin, OH 43017-5551. Claim forms must be filed by August 7, 2017.
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Is there a settlement with Harbor Freight?
Harbor Freight denies all allegations of wrongdoing, and the Court has not ruled in favor of either party. Both parties believe the settlement to be in the Class’ best interest. Settlement payout amounts depend on Class Members’ choice of benefits and whether they can provide proof of purchase or proof of destruction of the products at issue.
Is there a class action lawsuit against Harbor Freight?
A class action lawsuit claimed Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. sold defective chainsaws which were subject to a recall. Harbor Freight denies all allegations of wrongdoing, and the Court has not ruled in favor of either party. Both parties believe the settlement to be in the Class’ best interest.
How do I get a replacement chainsaw from Harbor Freight?
Class Members who return the chainsaws affected by the settlement to a Harbor Freight store can also receive a replacement chainsaw anytime, or up to $50 in cash or gift card form if they return the chainsaw to the store before Nov. 24, 2021. Anyone who wishes to object to or be excluded from the settlement must also do so by Nov. 24, 2021.
What is Harbor Freight’s Chainsaw return policy?
Class Members may receive a replacement chainsaw or up to $50.00 in cash or gift card form for each Class Product purchased if they return the Chainsaw to a Harbor Freight Store.
Why did Harbor Freight file a lawsuit?
A lawsuit was filed against Harbor Freight for violating the law by advertising merchandise at a “sale” or “comp at” price, when the same items had not been sold at the advertised regular or “comp at” price for at least 28 of the preceding 90 days . If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device.
Who is the plaintiff in Harbor Freight Tools?
The plaintiff in the case is Jeffrey Beck and he filed the lawsuit against the company for promoting merchandise as being “on sale”, or marked with allegedly fictional regular prices used to create an illusion of a discount. Beck claims that these fictional regular prices are meant to deceive customers. He stated that this deception means that Harbor Freight Tools violated consumer protection laws.
Who can join the class lawsuit?
You must have been Harbor Freight Customer in the United States and must have purchased any product from the company between April 8, 2011 and up to December 15, 2016. The product must have been advertised with a higher reference price adjacent to a lower current offering price. That product must not have been sold at the higher reference price for at least 28 of the last 90 days prior to purchase. You do not need proof of purchase to be a class member.
What is Harbor Freight accused of?
In other words, the company is accused of allegedly advertising items as on sale when those sale prices didn’t reflect a legitimate discount . Harbor Freight disputes the allegations made by the plaintiffs and insists it complied with the law. Despite this, both sides have agreed on a settlement.
What happens if you shop at Harbor Freight but don't have proof?
Option 3: If you shopped at Harbor Freight but do not have proof, you can submit a signed declaration that you were affected. You will then receive a $10 Harbor Freight gift Card. However, you sign that declaration under the penalty of perjury.
Can you be entitled to payment for a class settlement?
Members of the class whose settlement has been approved, and filed a Claim form on time may be entitled for payment. The potential award varies and there are three possible recovery options depending on how members can document their qualifying purchases.
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When will Harbor Freight get a replacement chainsaw?
Class members who return the chainsaws involved by the settlement to a Harbor Freight store will be eligible for a replacement chainsaw at any time, as well as up to $50 in cash or gift card if they return the chainsaw to the store by November 24, 2021.
How is the settlement payout determined?
The amount of the settlement payout is determined by the benefits selected by the Class Members and whether or not they can present proof of purchase or proof of destruction of the products in question.
Is Harbor Freight a class action lawsuit?
A class action lawsuit claimed that Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. supplied defective chainsaws that were subject to a recall. Harbor Freight firmly denies any charges of wrongdoing; the Court has not decided in favor of either party. Both parties think that the Harbor Freight Chainsaw Settlement is in the best interests of the Class.
