Updated
June 4, 2026
The $1.6 million Norton bonded abrasive wheels settlement is closed — here is who qualified and what the $15 to $50 payouts covered.
What Was the Norton Bonded Abrasive Wheels Settlement?
A $1.6 million class action settlement resolved allegations against Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc., the manufacturer and marketer of certain Norton-branded abrasive discs, over a claim that the company failed to disclose accurate "best by" or expiration dates on some of the discs. Saint-Gobain denied any wrongdoing.The covered products were certain Norton-branded sanding or grinding discs used for industrial, commercial, and personal work — common tools for machine tooling, woodworking, masonry, and other hobby or commercial projects.
Status
Settlement Closed
Claim Deadline
April 17, 2024 (Passed)
Estimated Payout
$15 – $50
up to $15 without proof ($3 per disc, up to 5) · up to $50 with proof
Proof Required
No (for the $15 tier)
proof of purchase only needed for the higher up-to-$50 cash tier
Who Qualified for a Payout?
You qualified if you purchased Norton-branded abrasive discs between June 6, 2017 and February 1, 2024. Covered products included Norton Classic Cutting Discs, Norton Classic Sanding Belts, Norton Gemini Grinding Wheels, Norton Gemini Flap Discs, and Norton Gemini Center Grinding Wheels, among others. The complete list of covered products was published on the official settlement website.How Much Could Class Members Get?
Each class member who elected a Class Payment could receive up to $50, depending on whether proof of purchase was provided:• With proof of purchase: up to $50 per claim per household, equal to the total purchase value of qualified Norton discs.
• Without proof of purchase: up to $15 per claim per household, at up to $3 per disc for up to five products.
Was Proof Required to File a Claim?
No, proof was not required to file. Claimants without documentation could receive the $15 tier. Those who provided documentation of purchase could receive up to $50.Related Abrasive Wheel Settlements
This was one of several class actions over expiration-date disclosures on bonded abrasive wheels and discs. The newest one is open now:• Menard PERFORMAX & MASTERFORCE bonded abrasive wheel settlement (open — claim by July 7, 2026)
• $1.25M Milwaukee Tools bonded abrasive wheels settlement (closed)
• $1.9M Freud America "Diablo" bonded abrasive discs settlement (closed)
Sources
• Official Settlement Website: SaintGobainBondedAbrasiveDiscSettlement.comFiling Class Action Settlement Claims
Please note that claim forms submitted with fraudulent information are rejected, and false claims may carry penalties under the penalty of perjury. Filing a false claim also harms others who actually qualify. If you were unsure whether you qualified for this settlement, you could review the official notice on the settlement administrator's website. OpenClassActions.com is a consumer advocacy and class action news site, and is not a class action administrator or a law firm. OpenClassActions is a participant in the Amazon affiliate advertising program, and this post may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission or fees if you make a purchase via those links.
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Settlement Amount
$1,600,000
Defendant
Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc.
Covered Products
Norton-branded bonded abrasive discs purchased June 6, 2017 – February 1, 2024
Claim Deadline
April 17, 2024 (Passed)
Official Website
Saint Gobain Bonded Abrasive Disc Settlement.com
