East Lansing Electric Franchise Fees Settlement
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This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was September 2, 2025. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →
What happened
The City of East Lansing imposed "Franchise Fees" on residents who received electric service from the Lansing Board of Water and Light. The plaintiff contends these fees violated Michigan law, including the Headlee Amendment and the Prohibited Taxes by Cities and Villages Act. The City denies any wrongdoing but has agreed to settle for $7.8 million. The settlement provides cash refunds to affected residents.
Do you qualify?
Anyone who received electric service from the Lansing Board of Water and Light in the City of East Lansing and paid Franchise Fees to the City at any time between April 2, 2019, and April 30, 2025.
Who is in the class
all persons or entities who/which paid Franchise Fees to the City through the payment to the LBWL for electric service at any time between April 2, 2019, and April 30, 2025
Quoted from the settlement notice.
How to file
File a claim online through the settlement website by September 2, 2025. LBWL's records will be used to identify class members who paid the Franchise Fees, so eligible claimants should file to receive their refund share.
Common questions
- How much does the East Lansing Electric Franchise Fees Settlement pay?
- The total settlement fund is $7.8M. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
- What is the claim deadline for the East Lansing Electric Franchise Fees Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was September 2, 2025. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the East Lansing Electric Franchise Fees Settlement?
- No. You can file without a receipt or proof of purchase. You attest that you qualify and submit basic details, though claims are still subject to review and submitting a false claim is a crime.
- Is the East Lansing Electric Franchise Fees Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Claims are filed at eastlansingelectricsettlement.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
- When will payments from the East Lansing Electric Franchise Fees Settlement be sent?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for October 10, 2025; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
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This summary was generated from public settlement documents and may contain errors. Confirm eligibility, deadlines, and payment terms on the official settlement website before filing. ClaimWatch is not a law firm and this is not legal advice. Filing a claim is free.
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