Kason CHG Food Service Equipment Class Action Settlement

Kason CHG Food Service Equipment Class Action Settlement

By Mike Holter

Kason Industries and Component Hardware Group have reached a class action lawsuit settlement over allegations they conspired to fix prices for food service equipment component hardware manufactured by them. If you purchased such hardware between 2004 and 2008, you may be entitled to a cash refund from the Kason CHG class action settlement.

The Kason CHG settlement will resolve a class action lawsuit, titled John Rigo v. Kason Industries, Inc., that accuses the two companies of violating federal and state antitrust and unfair competition laws by fixing the prices of cabinet hardware, cafeteria components, canopy hood accessories, equipment legs and accessories, fabrication supplies, institutional caters, plumbing components, refrigeration components, walk-in refrigeration components and integrated products.

Class Members of the Kason CHG class action settlement include all persons or entities that purchased food service equipment component hardware manufactured by either Kason Industries or Component Hardware Group in the United States between February 1, 2004 and February 11, 2008, or have purchased food service equipment that incorporated that hardware. A list of the equipment for which a claim can be made can be accessed here.

A list of Kason Industries, Inc.’s Direct Customers can be accessed here.

A list of Component Hardware Group, Inc.’s Direct Customers can be accessed here. 

Claim Forms and more information on your rights in the Kason CHG Class Action Lawsuit Settlement can be found at www.KasonCHGSettlement.com.

Updated November 9th, 2012

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