Gardner, Massachusetts residents, property owners, and businesses may be eligible for cash from a $325,000 class action settlement—but you have to file a claim to get paid.
Let’s break it down fast and clearly.
Why This Lawsuit Exists?
This class action claims that water supplied by the City of Gardner caused copper heating coils in tankless hot water systems to fail, forcing people to replace them.
The lawsuit names:
The City of Gardner, and
SUEZ Water Environmental Services, Inc., the City’s private water system operator.
Both deny wrongdoing but agreed to a settlement to avoid the cost and risk of continued litigation.
Who Qualifies for a Payment?
You may be eligible if all of the following apply:
You are a Gardner, Massachusetts resident, property owner, or business
Your water was supplied by the City of Gardner
You had copper heating coils fail in a tankless hot water heating system
You replaced the failed coils
Eligible claimants include individuals and businesses.
How Much Money You Can Get?
This is a pro rata settlement, meaning payments depend on how many valid claims are submitted.
Here’s how it works:
Total settlement fund: $325,000
Payments are based on the number of copper coils replaced
You can claim up to three (3) coils
The payment per coil increases or decreases depending on total claims filed
After attorneys’ fees, expenses, service awards, and administration costs, the remaining funds are divided among approved claimants.
Your Options (At a Glance)
| Your Choice | What It Means | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Submit a Claim | You request a cash payment | May 11, 2026 |
| Object | You stay in the settlement but tell the Court you disagree | February 16, 2026 |
| Do Nothing | You get no money | No action |
If you want to get paid, submitting a claim is required.
How to File a Claim?
Filing is straightforward:
Complete the online claim form or mail a paper claim
Provide:
The address where the coils were replaced (if different)
The number of copper coils replaced (max 3)
Submit by May 11, 2026
Mailing Address (if filing by mail):
City of Gardner Coils Class Action Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 2004
Chanhassen, MN 55317-2004
The settlement administrator may request additional documentation, so keep any records you have.
If you paid to replace failed copper heating coils in a tankless system while receiving water from the City of Gardner, this settlement could reimburse you—at least in part.
But no claim = no payment.
→ Submit Your Claim Here
