Dollarama customers who purchased a products subject to an eco fee — such as batteries, electronics, light bulbs or toys with batteries — may be eligible to claim a gift card.

The Montreal law firm of LPC Avocats Inc., announced Tuesday that the proposed national settlement has been reached in a class-action lawsuit about prices advertised and charged by Dollarama for products subject to an Environmental Handling Fee (EHF). It’s subject to court approval in April.

There website to register for the gift card is here.

Cut off date for registration is April 5, 2024.

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    If you purchased a product subject to an Ecofee (for example batteries, electronic products, light bulbs, or toys with batteries) from Dollarama in Québec between December 11, 2019 and July 4, 2023, or elsewhere in Canada between May 29, 2021 and July 4, 2023, you are a member of this class action and you are eligible to claim a gift card.

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    So apparently loblaws/shoppers drug mart, and amazon were also named in this lawsuit

    I guess they just have deeper pockets to keep fighting in court…

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    This is the best summary I could come up with:


    Dollarama customers who purchased a products subject to an eco fee — such as batteries, electronics, light bulbs or toys with batteries — may be eligible to claim a gift card.

    The Montreal law firm of LPC Avocats Inc., announced Tuesday that the proposed national settlement has been reached in a class-action lawsuit about prices advertised and charged by Dollarama for products subject to an Environmental Handling Fee (EHF).

    The plaintiff in the lawsuit alleged that the Montreal-based retailer did not properly display the price of products subject to EHF and charged a total price or EHF higher than displayed or allowed by law.

    A hearing on April 9, 2024 will decide whether to approve the settlement before any compensation is provided to class members.

    Anyone who purchased a product subject to an EHF from Dollarama in Quebec between Dec. 11, 2019, and July 4, 2023, or elsewhere in Canada between May 29, 2021, to July 4, 2023, could obtain a gift card with a maximum value of $15.00.

    To claim a gift card, eligible customers must provide their email address by April 5, 2024.


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    8 months ago

    Do you need a receipt? I usually pick up my incandescent light bulbs in the weird sizes (appliance bulbs, etc) at Dollarama, but I don’t bother to keep receipts for small disposable items.

    Edit: looks like this was answered below and the answer is no proof of purchase is required. Thank you!