Attorney General settles lawsuit with Pa. timeshare

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WKBN) – Timeshare owners could be getting a refund for a property located in Pennsylvania.

Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a settlement of a lawsuit against the owners of Split Rock Resort in Lake Harmony.

The lawsuit alleged timeshare owners were mistreated by being denied access to the property and charged “excessive” maintenance fees and illegal usage fees,in violation of unfair trade practices, Henry said.

The settlement will require Split Rock Investments, LLC, and SCH USA, LLC — doing business as “Bel Air Owner’s Circle”— to comply with applicable laws and fund a restitution pool up to $250,000 for eligible consumers.

In addition, Split Rock agreed to pay $5,000 in penalties and $50,000 in costs.

Timeshare owners who feel they were mistreated and intend to seek restitution should act soon by contacting the Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection.

Defendants agreed to refund consumers who paid a resort fee as a usage fee for the recreational facilities in instances where consumers did not use the facilities. The restitution funds are limited to $250,000 and are only available for six months.

Timeshare owners who believe they qualify for a refund of the resort fee are encouraged to contact the Bureau of Consumer Protection at 800-441-2555 or visit the Attorney General’s website for information on filing a complaint.

Split Rock Resort is in the Poconos resort area.

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