BLAKESLEE, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced a significant settlement in a lawsuit against the owners of Split Rock Resort, addressing alleged consumer mistreatment related to timeshare purchases.
The lawsuit, filed last year, claimed that Split Rock Investments, LLC, and SCH USA, LLC, operating as “Bel Air Owner’s Circle,” engaged in practices that breached the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Laws. These included denying timeshare owners access to the property and imposing excessive maintenance and illegal usage fees.
Under the settlement, the resort owners are required to adhere to all applicable laws and establish a restitution pool of up to $250,000 for affected consumers. Timeshare owners who believe they were unfairly treated are encouraged to contact the Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection promptly to seek restitution.
In addition to the restitution, the Consent Petition for Final Decree filed in the Common Pleas Court of Carbon County mandates Split Rock to pay $5,000 in civil penalties and $50,000 in costs. The resort must also refund consumers who paid for unused recreational facilities. This restitution fund is available for six months and is capped at $250,000.
Attorney General Henry emphasized the importance of this settlement, stating it provides significant compensation for timeshare owners.