Certain Canadian Hino truck buyers and lessees may be entitled to cash due a class action lawsuit against the truck maker.
Hino settled a $55-million class action suit in B.C. and Quebec, which alleged the emission levels in certain Hino trucks were misrepresented and exceeded regulatory limits.
The settlement does not involve a finding or admission of liability.
“In September 2024, Hino announced a settlement agreement with the Canadian plaintiffs that, if approved by the British Columbia and Québec courts, fully resolves all Canadian class action claims,” newly appointed Hino Motors Canada president Mark Lorentz told TruckNews.com.
“The settlement involves no finding or admission that the plaintiffs’ claims have merit and Hino believes the resolution to be in the best interest of the company and its stakeholders.”
The class includes anyone who bought or leased a Hino truck with model years 2010-2019 engines before Feb. 25.
Affected vehicles include: Hino 155 (2012-2020); Hino 198 (2011-2013); Hino 268 (2011-2020); Hino 165 (2013-2020); Hino 238 (2011-2020); Hino 338 (2011-2020); Hino 195 (2012-2020); Hino 258 (2011-2020); and the Hino L Series (2021).
A minimum settlement of $1,500 per eligible truck is available, split between the original buyer and the subsequent owners. The settlement must still be approved by courts in Quebec and B.C.
“We want to see affected Canadians compensated. The claims process is designed to be user-friendly to help achieve this goal,” said Jen Winstanley of CFM Lawyers in a press release.
More information can be found at www.HinoCanadaSettlement.ca.
