IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF LANCASTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
If you paid a water tapping fee to Manheim Township between August 21, 2012 and March 7, 2022, you could get a payment from a class action settlement.
A state court authorized this Notice. This is not a solicitation from a lawyer.
- A settlement has been proposed in a class action lawsuit against Manheim Township and Manheim Township General Municipal Authority relating to water-tapping fees it imposed after August 21, 2012.
- If you paid a water tapping fee to Manheim Township between August 21, 2012 and March 7, 2022, you are included in this Settlement as a “Class Member,” and are eligible to file a claim for a partial refund.
- Your legal rights are affected regardless of whether you act or do not act. Read this Notice carefully.
YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS IN THIS SETTLEMENT |
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SUBMIT A CLAIM FORM |
This is the only way you can get a payment from the Settlement. |
EXCLUDE YOURSELF FROM THE SETTLEMENT |
You will not get a payment from this Settlement. This is the only option that allows you to be part of any other lawsuit against the Defendants for the legal claims made in this case and released by the Settlement. |
OBJECT TO THE SETTLEMENT |
Write to the Court with reasons why you do not agree with the Settlement. |
GO TO THE FINAL FAIRNESS HEARING | You may ask the Court for permission for you or your attorney to speak about your objection at the Final Fairness Hearing. |
DO NOTHING | You will not get a payment from this Settlement, and you will give up certain legal rights. |
- These rights and options—and the deadlines to exercise them—are explained in this Notice. More information is available on the FAQ tab and the Important Dates and Deadlines tab.
- The Court in charge of this case still must decide whether to approve the Settlement. If the Court denies final approval, the Settlement will be null and void and the litigation will continue with the Defendants.