Conservice debt collection $2.5M class action settlement

UPDATE: 

• Final approval was granted for this class action settlement on Dec. 9, 2022.

• Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.

Conservice agreed to a $2.5 million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims that it violated Maryland debt collection laws by collecting debts without a proper license.

The settlement benefits individuals who received a bill from Conservice concerning a Maryland residence where the bill included a service fee between Dec. 8, 2017, and Sept. 2, 2022.

The plaintiff in the debt-collection class action lawsuit claims that Conservice acted as a collection agency when sending bills for utilities and service fees without having the collection agency license required by Maryland law.

Conservice is not a debt-collection agency. Conservice is a utility management company that provides services for multi-family communities, commercial properties, single-family homes, student housing, military housing and other locations.

Conservice hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $2.5 million class action settlement to resolve these allegations.

Under the terms of the settlement, class members can receive an equal share of the net settlement fund. 

Payments will vary depending on the number of claims filed with the settlement. Each claimant will receive the same settlement amount, regardless of the amount they paid in service fees during the class period. Class members can choose to receive their settlement payment as either an electronic payment or a check.

Residual settlement funds may be used for a second distribution of electronic debit or gift cards. However, if residual funds do not warrant a second distribution, the money will be returned to Conservice.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Dec. 16, 2023.

The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Jan. 11, 2023.

To receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by Feb. 9, 2023.

Who’s Eligible

Individuals who received a bill from Conservice concerning a Maryland residence where the bill included a service fee between Dec. 8, 2017, and Sept. 2, 2022.

Potential Award

Varies

Proof of Purchase

N/A

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

02/09/2023

Case Name

Headen, et al. v. Conservice LLC, Case No. CAL20-19314, in the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County

Final Hearing

01/11/2023

Settlement Website

conserviceclassaction.com

Claims Administrator

Headen v. Conservice LLC Lawsuit
c/o Strategic Claims Services
P.O. Box 230
600 N. Jackson Street, Suite 205
Media, PA 19063
info@strategicclaims.net
866-274-4004

Class Counsel

Benjamin H. Carney
GORDON WOLF & CARNEY

Defense Counsel

William H White Jr
KIERNAN TREBACH LLP