Want extra dough? Bread price fixing compensation deadline is almost here
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Feeling stung by the bread price-fixing scandal of 2001-2021? Here's your last chance to claim a piece of the $500-million class action settlement.
Friday is the last chance Canadians will get to claim a share in a $500-million settlement for a class-action lawsuit stemming from the alleged industry-wide price fixing of bread.
The claims process, which started in September, comes to an end on Friday.
The settlement was reached last year and includes a combined $404 million to be paid by Loblaw and its parent company George Weston Ltd.
The remaining $96 million is accounted for through a gift card program Loblaw announced in 2017.
To claim compensation, eligible Canadian residents who purchased packaged bread for personal use between Jan. 1, 2001 and Dec. 31, 2021 must submit a completed claim form by Dec. 12.
Compensation can be claimed for bagged bread, buns, rolls, bagels, naan, English muffins, wraps, pitas and tortillas, the claim’s website says.
Proof of purchase is not required.
Forms can be found online at Canadian Bread Settlement website for those residing anywhere in Canada outside of Quebec as of Dec. 31, 2021, and at Quebec Bread Settlement website for those living within that province on that date.
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