Published
June 4, 2026
Updated
July 8, 2026
Anyone who bought Menard PERFORMAX or MASTERFORCE bonded abrasive wheels (Jun 2018 – Apr 2026) can claim free replacement wheels with no proof, or up to $50 cash with a receipt, by July 7, 2026.
What Is the Menard Bonded Abrasive Wheel Settlement About?
A proposed class action settlement has been reached in Glenn Shoemaker v. Menard Inc., Disston Company and Gino Development, Case No. 2416-cv-06275, pending in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri at Independence. The lawsuit claims the defendants failed to provide adequate disclosures about the expiration date on Menard-branded PERFORMAX and MASTERFORCE bonded abrasive wheels (the "Covered Products").The maximum funding obligation under the agreement is $775,000 — up to $500,000 in cash (which also covers attorneys' fees, administration costs, and the service award) and up to $275,000 in replacement-wheel value. The defendants disagree with the allegations and deny all liability; the court has not decided who is right. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the cost and distraction of further litigation. Going forward, the defendants have also agreed to add a "Use by" or "EXP" expiration date to the wheels (or their packaging) and to update product literature and the Menards website to explain the date code.
Status
Settlement Closed
preliminarily approved · Final Approval Hearing August 17, 2026
Claim Deadline
July 7, 2026 (passed)
exclusion and objection deadlines are also July 7, 2026
Estimated Payout
Replacement Wheel(s) or Up to $50 Cash
no proof: 1 wheel per unit, up to 5 (~$3 each) · with proof: cash equal to your spend, capped at $50
Proof Required
No (Replacement Wheel) · Yes (Cash)
no Claim ID or Notice ID needed for the wheel option; the $50 cash option needs a receipt or statement
What Are Bonded Abrasive Wheels Used For?
Bonded abrasive wheels — also called grinding, cutting, or sanding wheels — are made of abrasive grain held together by a bonding agent. They mount on angle grinders, bench grinders, and cut-off tools and are used to grind, cut, and smooth metal, concrete, masonry, and other materials in industrial, commercial, and DIY/hobby work. Menards sells them under its in-house PERFORMAX and MASTERFORCE brands.The reason the expiration date matters: the bond material in these wheels can degrade over time, especially when exposed to humidity and other adverse conditions. A wheel spinning at high RPM that has lost bond strength can crack or come apart during use, which is a safety hazard. That is the core of the case — the lawsuit alleges buyers were not adequately told about the date code that signals when a wheel should no longer be used.
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Who Qualifies?
You are a Class Member if you purchased at least one of the Covered Products — Menard-branded PERFORMAX or MASTERFORCE bonded abrasive wheels — at retail in the United States and its territories between June 10, 2018 and April 22, 2026. The specific covered models are listed in Exhibit A to the Settlement Agreement, available on the official settlement website.Excluded are the defendants' employees, government entities, and the judge assigned to the case (and the judge's immediate family). The settlement notice does not publish a total Class Member count; the agreement does cap the no-proof option at roughly 91,666 replacement wheels ($275,000 of wheel value at about $3.00 each), and if more wheels are claimed than are available, distributions are reduced pro rata so every claimant still receives at least one wheel.
How Much Can You Get?
Every Class Member may choose one of two options — you cannot take both:• Option 1 — Replacement Wheel(s), no proof of purchase: You receive at least one new PERFORMAX or MASTERFORCE replacement wheel, and one wheel per unit purchased up to a maximum of five wheels per claimant (regardless of household size or how many units you actually bought). Each wheel is valued at roughly $3.00 retail, and shipping is included. If demand exceeds the supply of wheels, the administrator reduces distributions pro rata so everyone still gets at least one.
• Option 2 — Cash, with proof of purchase: You receive a payment equal to the total you spent on Covered Products, up to a maximum of $50 (even if you spent more). Proof can be an itemized receipt or a credit card / bank statement that sufficiently identifies the Covered Products and the amount paid.
Do I Need Proof of Purchase?
Not for the wheel option. The claim form does not require a Claim ID, Notice ID, or any administrator-issued code — you simply provide your name and contact information and attest that you bought the product. If you choose the replacement-wheel option, that attestation is all you need.If you want the cash option (up to $50) instead, you must upload or mail documentation — an itemized receipt or a credit card / bank statement identifying the Covered Products. So in short: replacement wheel = no proof; $50 cash = proof required.
How Do I File a Claim?
File online or by mail through the official settlement website by the July 7, 2026 deadline (online submissions are due by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time). On the claim form you enter your contact information, select Option 1 (replacement wheel) or Option 2 (cash with proof), and sign the attestation under penalty of perjury. Claim forms are audited for accuracy and fraud, and incomplete or illegible forms can be rejected.Benefits are paid only after the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved. The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for August 17, 2026 at 8:45 a.m. before the Honorable Kenneth R. Garrett III.
Key Dates
• Claim Form deadline: July 7, 2026• Exclusion (opt-out) deadline: July 7, 2026
• Objection deadline: July 7, 2026
• Final Approval Hearing: August 17, 2026 at 8:45 a.m.
Related Abrasive Wheel Settlements
This is the latest in a series of class actions over expiration-date disclosures on bonded abrasive wheels and discs. Several earlier ones have already closed:• $1.25M Milwaukee Tools bonded abrasive wheels settlement (closed)
• $1.6M Saint-Gobain "Norton" bonded abrasive wheels settlement (closed)
• $1.9M Freud America "Diablo" bonded abrasive discs settlement (closed)
Separately, Menard also resolved a $4.25M multistate false advertising settlement over its 11% rebate program and COVID-era pricing — a government enforcement action with no consumer claim form, unlike this abrasive wheel settlement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for the Menard bonded abrasive wheel settlement?
You qualify if you purchased at least one Menard-branded PERFORMAX or MASTERFORCE bonded abrasive wheel at retail in the U.S. or its territories between June 10, 2018 and April 22, 2026.Do I need proof of purchase to file a claim?
Only for the cash option. The replacement-wheel option (Option 1) requires no proof of purchase and no Claim ID. The up-to-$50 cash option (Option 2) requires a receipt or a credit card / bank statement that identifies the Covered Products.How much can I get?
Without proof: one replacement wheel per unit purchased, up to five wheels (each worth about $3.00). With proof: cash equal to what you spent, capped at $50. You can choose only one option.What is the deadline?
Claim forms must be submitted or postmarked by July 7, 2026. The Final Approval Hearing is August 17, 2026.Official Settlement Notice
Sources
• Official Settlement Website: MenardBondedAbrasiveWheelSettlement.com• Notice of Class Action and Proposed Settlement (PDF)
• Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri at Independence — Case No. 2416-cv-06275
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Settlement Amount
$775,000 maximum ($500,000 cash + $275,000 replacement-wheel value)
Case Title
Glenn Shoemaker v. Menard Inc., Disston Company and Gino Development
Case Number
No. 2416-cv-06275
Court
Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri at Independence
Final Approval Hearing
August 17, 2026 at 8:45 a.m.
before the Hon. Kenneth R. Garrett III
Covered Products
Menard-branded PERFORMAX or MASTERFORCE bonded abrasive wheels purchased June 10, 2018 – April 22, 2026
Class Counsel
The Popham Law Firm; Humphrey, Farrington, & McClain, P.C.
Administrator
Simpluris
Claim Deadline
July 7, 2026
Proof Required
No for replacement wheel · Yes for $50 cash
Official Website
Menard Bonded Abrasive Wheel Settlement.com
