By Ryan Rocca
Published December 13, 2024 at 9:26 am
Some Dollarama customers might be able to get a few bucks from a class action settlement.
Eligible customers must submit a claim form online no later than Feb. 14.
It comes after the Superior Court of Quebec approved a $2.5-million settlement in a class action targeting Dollarama Inc.’s use of eco fees.
Environmental handling fees, sometimes called eco fees, are charged by retailers like Dollarama on items like electronics, light bulbs, batteries and toys in order to help with the cost of recycling.
“The plaintiff alleged that Dollarama did not properly display the price of products subject to ecofees and charged a price or ecofees higher than the one displayed or allowed by law. Dollarama denies any and all wrongdoing or liability,” the settlement website states.
“(The) plaintiff and Dollarama negotiated and ultimately agreed to the settlement after the lawyers for all parties, assisted by an experienced mediator, extensively evaluated …