If you were a residential and business ratepayers who received retail electric generation services from Duke Energy Corp or their subsidiaries/affiliates at any time between January 1, 2005, and December 31, 2008, in the Ohio electric service territory, and who did not receive rebates under the side agreements, then you are eligible for a potential award from the Duke Energy Class Action Lawsuit.
According to the lawsuit, the energy company violated federal racketeering and antitrust laws, state racketeering, and common law claims. The company, however, continues to deny any acts of wrongdoings. If you qualify, you must file a claim by 4/18/2016 to receive a potential award!
Duke Energy Antitrust Class Action Lawsuit:
- Duke Energy Antitrust Claim Form
- Claim Form Deadline: 4/18/2016
- Who’s Eligible: The Settlement Class consists of “all residential and business (non-residential) ratepayers who received retail electric generation service from Duke Energy Corp. and/or Cinergy Corp. or their subsidiaries/affiliates at any time between January 1, 2005, and December 31, 2008 in the CG&E/Duke Energy Ohio electric service territory and who did not receive rebates under the side agreements.”
- Estimated Amount: Varies. (Up to $4,000 for non-residential ratepayers and up to $400 for residential ratepayers.)
- Proof of Purchase: Yes, Class Members must provide their address and the date range during which they were a ratepayer of Cinergy or Duke Energy Ohio. Claimants must assert under the penalty of perjury that the information provided is true and accurate.
- Case Name & Number: Anthony Williams, et al. v. Duke Energy Corp., et al., Case No.1:08-cv-00046, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.
How to File a Claim:
- Head over to the Duke Energy Antitrust Claim Form.
- File a new claim by clicking on “file a new claim.”
- Read over the claim form to make sure that you qualify.
- File your claim by 4/18/2016 to receive your potential award!
Bottom Line:
For residential and business ratepayers who received retail electric generation services from Duke Energy Corp or their subsidiaries/affiliates at any time between January 1, 2005, and December 31, 2008, in the Ohio electric service territory, and who did not receive rebates under the side agreements, then you are eligible for a potential award from the Duke Energy Class Action Lawsuit. If you are eligible, you must file your claim by 4/18/2016 to receive a potential award up to $4,000 for non-residential ratepayers and up to $400 for residential ratepayers! Don’t forget to take a look at our full list of Class Action Lawsuit Settlements!
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