Updated
June 4, 2026
The $1.9 million Freud America Diablo bonded abrasive discs settlement is closed — here is who qualified and what the payouts covered.
What Was the Bonded Abrasive Discs Class Action About?
A $1,900,000 class action settlement resolved allegations over certain bonded abrasive disc products made by Freud America, Inc. Bonded abrasive discs — also called sanding or grinding discs — are a common tool used for machine tooling, woodworking, masonry, and other hobby or commercial work.Freud America, the North Carolina-based company that manufactures and markets these products, was accused of fraud and false advertising. The lawsuit alleged that some of the bonded discs lacked the necessary disclosures providing expiration or "best by" dates, specifically on the "Diablo"-branded bonded abrasive wheels. Freud agreed to pay $1.9 million to resolve the case but did not admit any wrongdoing.
Status
Settlement Closed
Claim Deadline
November 20, 2023 (Passed)
Estimated Payout
$2.50 – $50
up to $10 without proof (4 products × $2.50) · up to $50 with proof
Proof Required
No (for the $10 tier)
proof of purchase only needed for the higher up-to-$50 cash tier
Who Qualified for a Payout?
You qualified if you were in the United States and purchased one of the covered bonded abrasive discs for personal use between January 1, 2017 and September 6, 2023. A full list of covered products was published on the official settlement website.How Much Could Class Members Get?
The settlement was divided into two tiers:• Without proof of purchase: $2.50 per product for up to four products, for a total of $10 per claim.
• With proof of purchase: up to $50 per claim.
Payouts were determined by the total number of valid claims and could be adjusted pro rata — higher if fewer claims were filed than expected, lower if more.
Was Proof Required to File a Claim?
No, proof was not required to file. Claimants without documentation could receive the $10 tier. Those who submitted valid proof 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)
• $1.6M Saint-Gobain "Norton" bonded abrasive wheels settlement (closed)
• $1.25M Milwaukee Tools bonded abrasive wheels settlement (closed)
Sources
• Official Settlement Website: BondedAbrasiveDiscSettlement.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
$1,900,000
Defendant
Freud America, Inc.
Covered Products
Diablo-branded bonded abrasive discs purchased January 1, 2017 – September 6, 2023
Claim Deadline
November 20, 2023 (Passed)
Official Website
Bonded Abrasive Disc Settlement.com
