Got a Gas-Powered Lawn Mower? There’s a Class Action Settlement…
April 6th, 2010. By AbiK
UPDATE 1 (4/8/10): Editor’s Note – A number of you have had difficulty in going to the LawnMowerClass.com site; click on this link and you should get to the correct page.
UPDATE 2 (4/9/10): For those of you who are having difficulty identifying the ID numbers, the information can be found here for each brand, model or make of lawnmower involved. Please do not submit a claim form to LawyersAndSettlements.com–we are not the claims administrator; you need to go to the website above to submit your claim.
As you’re out there getting the lawn ready for another summer season, take a look at your gas-powered lawn mower. You may be a part of the Lawnmower Class Action.
Yes, there is such a thing and we reported on the lawsuit when it was first filed. And a notice of proposed settlement just landed in my mailbox today.
Here’s what you need to know…
If you purchased a gasoline-powered lawn mower with an engine up to 30 horsepower for your own use between January 1, 1994 and April 12, 2010—yes, the class period is like sixteen years—then you may be eligible to submit a claim for up to $35 for a walk-behind mower or $75 for a riding mower. You may also receive extended warranty benefits.
Note—the lawn mower class action lawsuit is not about lawn mower safety. At issue is that the plaintiff claimed the defendants—American Honda Motor Co. Inc., MTD Products, Sears Roebuck & Co., Sears Holding Corp., Kmart Holding Corp., Deere & Company, Tecumseh Products, TecumsehPower Co, Platinum Equity LLC, Briggs & Stratton Corp., Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA, Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. USA, The Toro Company, Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products, N.A. Inc. (including Electrolux Home Products, Inc.) and the Kohler Co—misrepresented and overstated the horsepower of their lawn mowers and lawn mower engines.
Basically, it’s a case of consumer fraud.
And I’m guessing there’s quite a few folks out there who can potentially submit a claim for this one.
Here’s what you need to do…
If you want to include yourself in the Lawnmower Class Action settlement, you’ll need to submit a claim form. You can do so online at LawnMowerClass.com.
You will need the following information from your lawn mower:
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Lawn Mower Brand (Deere, EHP, Honda, Husqvarna, MTD, Sears, Toro)
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Lawn Mower ID Number
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Lawn Mower Engine Brand (Briggs & Stratton, Honda, Kawasaki, Kohler, Tecumseh, Toro)
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Lawn Mower Engine Model Number
The deadline to submit a claim form is August 31, 2010.
Other key dates are:
Deadline to exclude yourself from the settlement: June 4, 2010
Deadline to file an objection to the proposed settlement: June 4, 2010
Court hearing to approve the settlement: June 22, 2010
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I just wanted to know if there have been any updates as of 9/25.
Hi Shirley, Latest I know of is that claims are being reviewed/processed….it does take time given the amount of claimants, so it may be a while before you receive anything back
i did not get my money why not i filed it out on time never got my check ???????????????????????????????????????????
Hi Chris, Chances are, it's still on its way. It takes a fair amount of time for the claims administrator to review and process all the claims that come in for a major class action, so it may be a bit of time before your check arrives.
Horsepower misrepresentation is NOTHING compared to audio amplifier wattage misrepresentation. There are NO standards whatsover such as Peak to Peak, Peak, Average, RMS (root mean square), Continuous power, etc. In the 70s, audio amps were rated in RMS power. Kids today think they are buying a 1000 watt amp for their car for $150 when a real quality amp (CROWN) rated at 1000 RMS watts costs many times more and would set their car speakers on fire in less than a second!
You can go on and on with these kinds of lawsuits.
Hi Bill, Good point! And I hadn't really thought about amps…hmm, makes you wonder what you're buying…
I submitted a form but have not heard nothing yet. How can I find out if my form was recieved. AS per my letter the hearing was held June 22, 2010. Can anybody help. the toll free number just directs you to the web site.
Hi Henry, The website for the lawn mower class action settlement is the best place to find updates on the status of things; if you go there, under where it says "about this settlement", on the right side you see an update that was dated Oct. 25th; in there it says, "On August 16, 2010, Judge Adelman granted Plaintiffs’ motion for final approval of the settlements with all defendants. Please keep in mind that appeals may be filed and no distributions (cash payments or warranty certificates) can be made until any and all appeals are resolved. Please check back on December 31, 2010 for additional updates as to any appeals or the date of cash and warranty distributions (if no appeals are filed)."
Large class actions such as this can take some time–so it's best to bookmark the site and check back on Dec. 31st, as they indicate, for any updates on the appeals process or distributions, assuming no appeals.
I am inquiring about the claim that I submitted on May 20, 2010 for this lawnmower lawsuit. The confirmation # is T2B7BAA7BO and I am inquiring about this for my father because he does not have a computer. I would like to know if we need to do anything more or is he not qualified for getting this reimbursement. Thank you for your time in this matter.
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Hi Michele, Here is the information from the website for the lawnmower settlement:
The August 31, 2010 deadline for filing claims for the cash benefit has passed. You can continue to file claims for the warranty relief benefit for up to one year after final approval of the Settlement.
On August 16, 2010, Judge Adelman granted Plaintiffs’ motion for final approval of the settlements with all defendants. Please keep in mind that appeals may be filed and no distributions (cash payments or warranty certificates) can be made until any and all appeals are resolved. Please check back on December 31, 2010 for additional updates as to any appeals or the date of cash and warranty distributions (if no appeals are filed).
Please be patient and check this website (www.lawnmowerclass.com) or call 1-877-773-8196 for timely updates. The updates on the website and toll-free telephone line contain the most up-to-date information available, so please refrain from contacting Rust Consulting or Class Counsel directly if your questions relate to the status of the Court’s decision on Final Approval or any appeals.
So the bottom line is that they're working on it…and it may take a bit of time for all claims to be processed.
It seems like waiting for so long should be understandable, after all we are dealing with a large amount of claimants and just a handful of people to handle the refunds. Perhaps the companies should hire a lot more temporary people to take care of this,as they don't waste any time taking their profits from sells or collecting debts owed to them.
We sent in two claim forms via email on April 29, 2010. As of today we still have not heard anything at all on this…Our confirmation number is A514559A5C. Please let us know what is going on and when we can expect to receive our settlement. Thank You Al
Hi Albert, Here's the latest that's posted on the official lawnmower settlement claims administrator's site:
On August 16, 2010, Judge Adelman granted Plaintiffs’ motion for final approval of the settlements with all defendants. Please keep in mind that appeals may be filed and no distributions (cash payments or warranty certificates) can be made until any and all appeals are resolved. Please check back on December 31, 2010 for additional updates as to any appeals or the date of cash and warranty distributions (if no appeals are filed).
Please be patient and check this website (www.lawnmowerclass.com) or call 1-877-773-8196 for timely updates. The updates on the website and toll-free telephone line contain the most up-to-date information available, so please refrain from contacting Rust Consulting or Class Counsel directly if your questions relate to the status of the Court’s decision on Final Approval or any appeals.
So sounds like Dec 31st is next time for an update…
Seems I have a dilemma with this that I can’t get resolved on the lawnmowerclass.com. I filed online earlier this year but never received thing one from anyone. Just today I remembered this and searched to find the cut off for the refund was August 2010. There’s no number listed to reach an actual person either on the notice card OR the website and the 877 number is just recorded options with nothing to reach a person. So, I followed the instructions and filed waaaaaay before the deadline but somehow I’ve been passed over. What can I do or who do I contact? Typically I wouldn’t care so much about the money exampled by issues with my Kohler twin 25hp motor
(@ 154 hours two lifters kept losing their prime) which I repaired it myself, out of pocket. It wasn’t long when the new lifters started doing the same thing and I DO keep my blades sharpened AND the oil/filters changed using quality name brand parts. When I called Kohler’s customer service about this their Tech finally admitted it’s a design flaw and after some prodding sent a retro kit to stop this. Again, installed by me so yeah I feel $35 is the least Kohler can do towards my time/gas/labor which is not even half of a shop rate not to mention out of pocket for the new lifters/gaskets. I’m not out to milk anyone but DO expect the quality I paid for but didn’t get when I bought the mower new so I DO want what I filed for. I have what I think is the claim number given when I filed but on the site there’s no place to enter it. What can I do???
Thx
Hi Mike, If you did indeed submit a claim for the lawnmower class action, and you haven't heard anything yet–it may well all be alright. The next update for settlement is I believe on December 31st–that's the date by which any appeals to the proposed settlement would have been submitted and resolved. Cash settlements cannot be paid out until all appeals have been resolved. You can find updates on the status of this at lawnmowerclass.com. Hope this helps!
One thing I've learned from my 23 years as a Cop is the Legal System has 3 speeds: Slow, Dead Slow and Stop. Personally I'm FPO'd about this. This ENTIRE lawsuit is about CONSUMER FRAUD, nothing else! If you bought 20 gallons of gas every week and found that you only got 17 gallons would you be pissed? It's the SAME thing folks. We paid for something we DID NOT get.
Have things changed as result of this lawsuit? Check out Sears, Toro and MTD's websites. Do they boast HP anymore? NO!
Hi Rich, Amen! (and I mean that in the most secular way, of course) You couldn’t have said it better on all fronts…
I made a claim but have not recived anything yet. I filled out a form on the wedsite,and got a confirmation number G66679C8CR.And I don't know how to get a hold of them to find out if my clam went though or not?
Hi George, Read the comment or two just before yours…we give the update from the claims administrator's website and how to keep tabs on any status updates regarding the lawnmower settlement… All the best for a wonderful holiday & new year…
The http://www.lawnmowerclass.com website is not functioning- even your links do not work
Hi Phil, As of this morning, I just clicked over and it works…so the problem may be on your end…
The problem is not on Phil's end. The website has been shut down. This is a typical class action suit where the attorneys soak up all the funds.
Hi Brian, Just checked, and lawnmowerclass.com is still up and running as it has always been–try another computer. And here's the latest update from them, dated 12/29/10:
Settlement Update – Wednesday, December 29, 2010
The August 31, 2010 deadline for filing claims for the cash benefit has passed. You can continue to file claims for the warranty relief benefit for up to one year after final approval of the Settlement.
On August 16, 2010, Judge Adelman granted Plaintiffs’ motion for final approval of the settlements with all defendants. Please keep in mind that appeals may be filed and no distributions (cash payments or warranty certificates) can be made until any and all appeals are resolved. Please check back on February 28, 2011 for additional updates as to any appeals or the date of cash and warranty distributions (if no appeals are filed).
Please be patient and check this website (www.lawnmowerclass.com) or call 1-877-773-8196 for timely updates. The updates on the website and toll-free telephone line contain the most up-to-date information available, so please refrain from contacting Rust Consulting or Class Counsel directly if your questions relate to the status of the Court’s decision on Final Approval or any appeals.
I sent in the forms you requested. I purchased two John Deere riding lawn mowers #LA135 — one from Samuelson Equipment in Hastings, NE and one from Plains Power & equipment in York, NE.
I have never received the status of those requests. There is NOTHING about this process that is "user or customer friendly"!!
You have NOT made this process simple nor understandable — guess that's what happens when you get lawyers involved.
If I do not hear back from a real person within a suitable time, I will turn this matter over to my personal attorney. If I do not get fair treatment as per this legal settlement, I promise you there will never be another John Deere in our family — mine or our 3 adult children!! Toro will become the brand of lawn mowers used by our entire family.
Your prompt response will be appreciated.
Scott Koch
An error has occurred.
This is the message on the lawnmowerclass.com site. It's not a computer problem. Can you provide the latest updates? Thanks.
Sure thing Brian–but the lawnmower settlement site is not down–just went there myself, so you may want to try back at a later time. In the interim, this is the latest posted update there:
The August 31, 2010 deadline for filing claims for the cash benefits has passed. You can continue to file claims for the warranty relief until February 21, 2012.
On August 16, 2010, Judge Adelman granted Plaintiffs’ motion for final approval of the settlements with all defendants. Subsequently, some of the class members who objected to the terms of the settlements filed notices of appeal with the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently dismissed the relevant appeals and the settlement proceeds will soon be ready for distribution to class members. The Claims Administrator is currently processing the claims received by class members. Class members who filed a valid claim can expect to receive a cash payment and engine warranty certificate (if applicable) by April, 2011.
Please be patient and check this website (www.lawnmowerclass.com) or call 1-877-773-8196 for timely updates. The updates on the website and toll-free telephone line contain the most up-to-date information available, so please refrain from contacting Rust Consulting or Class Counsel directly if your questions relate to the status of the Court’s decision on Final Approval or any appeals.
IS THERE A WEBSITE TO CHECK TO SEE IF I AM DUE A CASH SETTLEMENT .. I WANT TO CHECK TO MAKE SURE MY CLAIM WENT THRU …
What is taking so long to get paid from this class action lawsuit? It’s been settled months ago and Honda, kohler, Briggs & Stratton etc. have put up the money. So lets get it to the rightfull owners. I have checked the website from time to time and no real firm commitment.
Why no updates on the settlements??? What is going on???
Hi Joseph, For updates on the lawnmower settlement itself, the best place to check is the claims administrator's website–they are posting updates there. However, to help you out, this is the latest from their website:
On August 16, 2010, Judge Adelman granted Plaintiffs’ motion for final approval of the settlements with all defendants. Subsequently, some of the class members who objected to the terms of the settlements filed notices of appeal with the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently dismissed the relevant appeals and the settlement proceeds will soon be ready for distribution to class members. The Claims Administrator is currently processing the claims received by class members. Class members who filed a valid claim can expect to receive a cash payment and engine warranty certificate (if applicable) by the end of April, 2011.
Please be patient and check this website <a href="http:// (www.lawnmowerclass.com)” target=”_blank”> <a href="http://(www.lawnmowerclass.com)” target=”_blank”>(www.lawnmowerclass.com) or call 1-877-773-8196 for timely updates. The updates on the website and toll-free telephone line contain the most up-to-date information available, so please refrain from contacting Rust Consulting or Class Counsel directly if your questions relate to the status of the Court’s decision on Final Approval or any appeals.
Where is my settlement check? It's April 2011 already.
Roger H. & Joseph W. your statements are duly noted. I think this is a colossal hoax and a continual run around by the lawyers. It's time for us to contact our State Attorney General's offices and see what assistance they can provide.
Roger H. & Joseph W. your right on to wonder what's up. We are getting a complete run around of this hoax of a settlement. Time to contact our State Attorney General's offices to see if they can provide any assistance.
Has anyone received their claim check yet?
Where in the world are the settlement checks? I feel like I need to hire an attorney to place a claim against the attorneys who handled the settlements? The web site provides very little information and there is never a live person to talk to just some recording that has spewed out the same rhetoric for months. First it said checks would come in March, than April now it says Middle of May. This is ridiculous! The lawyers made millions on this and they can’t cut the checks in a timely manner!
Hi Disgruntled, While it's aggravating and annoying that it's taken (taking!) a long time for folks to receive their checks from the lawnmower settlement, this is typical of a very large class action lawsuit. I don't know the exact number of claimants, but it's undoubtedly a huge number–and this class action is also complicated by the fact that it's multiple defendants (ie, not just one brand) and also there is a warranty component that has a different filing date–all of which needs to be sifted through, verified etc before payments are sent out. Believe me, I get that in this day & age it would seem that there's some simple computerized scanner that's checking claim forms and spitting out checks–but it doesn't quite work that way–all those claim forms that were hand-written need to be reviewed one by one.. Also, I might mention, since you bring up a common fallacy–ie, that "lawyers made millions"–let's just take a look at that claim.
See, the class counsel on this lawnmower fraud case–that is, the lawyers who fought the case–began working on it in 2003. That's when they began the investigation after receiving a tip from an industry insider. The lawnmower class action was filed in 2004. Since then, it's worked its way through the courts–and as you can imagine, the defendants weren't about to sit back quietly–which adds to the amount of time it takes and the need for the class counsel to respond to and address the defendants motions. So, let's take a look at the numbers–and I do not have any more info than is publicly available on this –but here goes…
The lawyers–and there are 2 firms acting as co-lead counsel on this one–stand to make 1/3 of the cash settlement plus interest and also $14 million for the warranty component of the settlement. That's roughly–this is just an estimate as I'm not figuring out the actual interest–$35.5 million total. Now, for argument's sake, let's put the tax rate at 35%, which nets out to $23,075,000 for the lawyers. Now, split that into 2 as there were 2 firms as co-lead counsel and that leaves each with $11,537,500. Wow–sounds like a lot of money, right? Ok, now figure that the lawyers have been working on the case for NINE years. That's roughly–and again, I'm just doing some guesstimate figures here–$1,281,9444 per year per firm. Now, assume all the lawyers'–and it's not just one lawyer involved here–salaries, and their staff salaries (paralagels, junior or associate attorneys, admininistrative staff) and benefits, and all that comes with running a law office…all the overhead etc. Now, add onto that the fact that many lawyers actually have to take out loans to be able to litigate anything as they're working on contingency–meaning that for those nine years, they've fought this case and haven't received a dime for it in the meantime. So they may well owe money (with interest) just to have taken on the case to begin with.
I'm not saying anyone should shed a tear for the lawyers, but folks need to realize that those big settlement numbers you hear are not some slam dunk for the lawyers involved. Most claimants only found out about this settlement within the last year and a half or so–and yet the case has been going on for 9 years.
Finally, it's not the lawyers who process the claims that come in for the lawnmower settlement–it's a separate, independent claims administrator (in this case, Rust Consulting).
WOW! The actual settlement is now $10-15 per walking mower and $28 for a rider. Lawyers take it all! Disgraceful!
Hi Lawyers…, See the response to "Disgruntled". I doubt the lawyers will really see all that much–yes, it'll be more than the $10-$15 that most claimants see, but then again, I imagine the lawyers have shelled out more than the cost of a lawnmower to litigate the case. Before becoming aghast upon hearing the amount set aside for "attorney fees" make sure you completely understand the system, the process and time involved, the players and what the actual numbers mean. I'm not one to jump on the lawyer bandwagon–but I understand the reality of trying to run a business for nine years while you're waiting for payment to come in–the money's got to come from somewhere to pay staff salaries & benefits and keep your doors open–and typically it comes from the attorneys going out on a limb and taking out loans to fight a case–with no guarantee of a win. So as I said to Disgruntled…take the gross proceeds the lawyers stand to make; divide by two for two firms involved; back out taxes; spread it out over nine years; factor in all the staff salaries/benefits, overhead, expenses to litigate, loan & interest repayment, etc…and the lawyers aren't exactly raking it in.
When do we get our money ? To date I have not gotten any money. I purchased two movers and all my forms were sent a year ago. Where is my money ?
I just got my $10.19 check today. I'm gonna buy a 6 pack of talls and drink em in front of the Sears I bought my mower at. Since I bought it I said there was NO WAY it had 6.5hp as my Father's old Jacobsen 3.5 hp from the early 70's out preformed the Craftsman 1000%.
If I buy a gallon of gas I expect 128 oz of gas, not 115 oz , not 99 oz or 86.6 oz. F@#$ You Sears!
Hey Dick–and normally I'd edit your name out but in the event that a) it's actually real (as in real unfortunate for you) or b) I'm feeling a bit benevolent and appreciating your infinitesimal effort at being creative & humorous, I'll leave it in. Should you actually go down to your local Sears and kick back with that tall boy, please do send us a picture of it so we can all share in your collective toast. Could not agree with you more that when you buy something, you have every right to expect to receive what you paid for.
You give me the address to send the pictures to and I'll send them. What's the deal with the warranty certificates? I read the Court Settlement agreement and it said there would be a one year warranty. Will they be coming later, as I didn't get one with the check.
Hi Dick, Re the warranty, my understanding is that the one year warranty certificates are only if your mower's engine had a manufacturer's warranty at time of purchaase. This is the wording from the settlement site: Warranty Benefits: If you are a Class Member and you submit a valid and timely claim, you will receive a one-year extended engine warranty if you own a lawn mower containing an engine manufactured and originally warranted by Briggs & Stratton, Toro, Tecumseh, TecumsehPower, Kawasaki, or Kohler. To qualify, your Briggs & Stratton, Toro, Tecumseh, TecumsehPower, Kawasaki, or Kohler manufactured engine must have had a manufacturer’s warranty at the time of purchase.
I'm assuming yours probably had the manuf. warranty and you, therefore, should've received the certificate–I did not think they were being mailed separately, but then again, the info I have is basically the same that all claimants have access to. So my suggestion would be to wait a bit longer to see if perhaps the warranty info is actually being sent separately, and then if nothing arrives, your best bet is to try to contact the claims administrator directly. (Rust Consulting, 1-877-773-8196)
In the event you're serious about those pics in front of Sears–or in the event I'm calling your bluff–here's our address:
LawyersandSettlements.com
849 Almar Ave.
Suite C-197
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
I rec. 2 cks. today for $21.84 .Control # 0000226544 & 0000252135 . Cks. are # 323904 & 550413 . They are both dated 5/17/2011 . My question is , are they both mine ?
I rec. 2 checks …….All I want to know is …are they both meant for me ?
Hi Ralph, Sounds like…if it walks like a duck, and it talks like a duck, then…ok, given that the checks are apparently in your name and were sent to your address, I'm going on the assumption that both lawnmower settlements checks are indeed yours. Did you submit separate claims for more than one lawnmower?
submitted claim for rider, sears and received check for walker only 10.19 . BTW rider does not have power
Wait till you try to use the "Extended Engine Warranty". Both John Deere and Kawasaki said "they are not to blame" and pointed to the other as responsible for fulfilling the warranty. Meanwhile, I'm stuck with a bill for $187.11 for engine repairs. Something really stinks about this. Either honor the warranty or don't issue one. It looks like Kawasaki is trying to get away with something here.
I'm having the same issue with John Deere and Kawasaki, they are both saying that the other is responsible. Anybody have a contact to get through this catch 22?
David
Well looks like this whole deal is a scam, I took my John Deere to the Dealer and they will not honor the extended warranty sent to me. They said Kawaski would have to do the repairs. I spoke with a Service Manager at a Kawaski dealership and he said John Deere would have to repair it. Nobody is honoring this lawsuit or its warranty. Everybody says somebody else is responsible. It plainly says on the lawsuit site that John Deere Mowers are to be taken to a John Deere Dealer. So far I can't find anyone that has anything to do with this???
I FILED A CLAIM FOR 2 LAWNMOVERS– 1 FOR $35 AND 1 FOR $ 75 FOR A RIDING MOWER
tHESE WERE FILED IN JUNE 2010 . i HAVEN'T RECEIVED ANY BENEFITS MONEY. iS THERE A DELAY ON THIS SETTLEMENT?
In June 04,2010 I summitted a settlement claim for 2 mowers( 1 for $35.00 and 1 for $75.00
I would like to know when my claims will be handled and I can expect a check for the settlement. If
there is a reason it's takeing so long I would like very much like to know why. things are very tough
on cash flow. I belirved checks were to be mailed by Dec 1
I have a Toro Walk Behind and received the Extended engine warranty which expires in March 2012. 2 weeks ago I had an engine oil leak, took it to an authorized Toro/Tecumseh dealer, presented the copy of my extended warranty, and they found that the engine pan gasket was leaking. They called for authorization and it was denied because the mower is 5 years old irrespective of the extended engine warranty. The dealer felt it should be covered by their hands are tied. I find that Tecumseh was purchased by Certified Parts Corporation out of Janesville WI. The 800 # they called was 800-364-7938 and it was that number that the warranty was denied. Does anyone know who else I can contact to try and settle this. I WILL file a small claims suit on this but It would be more cost effective for this new company to just pay for the repairs under warranty.
They just sent me a letter saying my engine ID number was written wrong…?? can someone help me
123k02447E104121566 is what I wrote down..lawnmower in garbage heap years ago..can't check
Where do I find the ID# on a 20 horse power Briggs and Stratton Eugene on a Toro lawn tractor?
My lawnmower was a John Deere. I bent the crankshaft and discarded the mower three years ago. I still have the original paper work which was submitted with the claim and includes the serial number but not the engine serial number. The dealer does not have that in his records either. Any ideas on how to get this info that the settlement claims administrator is now requiring.
I got the same letter about the engine id. What can I do? I don't think there is such a number
which line of numbers is considered the engine id number? i have three lines ; model, type and code. which do they want? this is off a husqvarna riding mower with a b & s engine.
I am part of this Class Action Law Suite and received a check and papers claiming I have an extended warrenty. The problem is I accidently threw it away, is there any place I can go on line to get a new copy issued?
Jerry
I was able to seek a settlement on a push mower and I also have a Allison Chambers riding mower and I sent a number that I thought was the motor number, I received a letter saying that was not correct. We have recently found the motor number it is 44L777. I would like for the number to be added to my claim.
I received a letter in October 2011 asking me to recheck the motor number on my John Deere riding mower & fill in information which I did & returned via mail 10/30/2011. I have never received a check from them & I know from the listings that my mower was included in this suit. How do I proceed to recieve my refund
I received a letter in October 2011 requesting the numbers from my John Deere riding mower. I filled in the information & mailed it back on 10/30/2011. I have never received my settlement check. How do I follow up on this.
We filled out the claim form – got the numbers from the motor just like it said and sent copies of the sales receipts and still got a letter saying they need more numbers. What a scam. Did anyone ever receive a settlement?
I filed my claim, received confirmation, but I have not received a settlement. As anyone else had this problem?
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So when are we supposed to get the money? I entered info long ago and heard nothing.
I filled out a claim for 4 different engines and have not heard a word since.
How do I collect the monies due me.
where is my money I did all this and ain't got paid yet
We did not receive correspondence regarding the final law suit for the mowers we have purchased during the time period specified. We didn't receive and monetary compensation from the law suit. Does this mean we did not qualify? We purchased a 16 horsepower and a 22 horsepower riding mower from Toro. We filed providing necessary information timely.
A response would be appreciated.
I have a Kohler Courage 20 that came in a Cub Cadet riding mower. After only about 126 operating hours the block cracked and blew the oil out. Kohler has offered to replace the block, but they won't send it directly to me. It has to go to one of their authorized repair shops, and I have to pay for the repair labor, which will come to just under a THIRD of what I paid for the machine! (I wonder if any of that goes back to Kohler to cover the block?…that would be of interest to a law firm wouldn't it?) Anyway, getting such a poorly designed motor repaired for that price would be throwing good money after bad. I did a little internet searching, and I have discovered that I am far from the only one with an experience like this with Kohler engines. If any attorney is motivated to pursue a class-action suit on this matter, sign me up!
Confirmation# TDC664C6DL—-was there ever a settlement on this suit?