$31.9M Tractor Hydraulic Fluid Class Action Settlement

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Claim Form Deadline: March 1, 2025

Payout: $100 / $1,000

Proof required: Yes

What's the $31.9M Tractor Hydraulic Fluid Class Action?

A nearly $32 million class action lawsuit has been settled with Smitty’s Supply, Inc over allegations that some of their tractor hydraulic fluids were falsely advertised, did not meet specifics, and may have caused damage to tractors or machinery that used certain Smitty's tractor fluids. Smitty's Supply Inc. is a large company that manufactures and distributes automotive and industrial lubricants for tractors.

Specifically, the tractor fluid class action lawsuit alleged the following:

• Performance and Specifications: The Plaintiffs claim that the 303 THF Products did not meet the specifications set by equipment manufacturers and failed to deliver the performance benefits promised on their labels.
• Inappropriate Ingredients: It is alleged that the Manufacturer Defendants used unsuitable ingredients in their 303 THF Products, including used transformer oil, used turbine oil, and line flush.
• Equipment Damage: The Plaintiffs assert that using these 303 THF Products in equipment causes damage to various parts of the machinery.

What is the Total Settlement Amount?

The total settlement amount in the Tractor hydraulic fluid class action lawsuit is $31,900,000.

How Do I Qualify For a Payout?

You may qualify for a payout if you purchased Super S Super Trac 303 Tractor Hydraulic Fluid, Super S 303 Tractor Hydraulic Fluid, CAM2 ProMax 303 Tractor Hydraulic Oil, and/or CAM2 303 Tractor Hydraulic Oil in the United States between December 1, 2013, and the present. Excluded from the class action is anyone who solely purchased Super S Super Trac 303 Tractor Hydraulic Fluid in the state of Missouri.

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How Much Can I Get Paid?

The amount you may be able to get paid depends on your purchases and any repairs/parts/specific equipment damage. For purchases, the damage portion of your claim will be valued as follows: $12 for each 5-gallon bucket purchased; $6 for each 2-gallon jug purchased; $4 for each 1-gallon jug purchased; and $90 for each 55-gallon drum purchased.

Each damage claim for purchases is subject to a maximum $100 claim value unless receipts or other acceptable proof of purchases are provided. For repairs/parts/specific equipment damage, the claim value is subject to a maximum $1,000 claim value unless receipts or other acceptable proof of repairs, parts, or specific damage are provided.

How Do I File a Claim?

To file a claim, you must complete and submit either an electronic copy of Part A of the Claim Form, or a hard copy through the mail by March 1, 2025. Claims may be submitted electronically through the claims portal on the claim form filing page of the settlement website, by fax, by email, or by U.S. Mail as long as it is submitted on time.

Do I Need Proof to File a Claim?

Yes, you may need proof in order to file a valid claim. For purchases, receipts or other acceptable proof of purchases are required for claims exceeding $100. For repairs/parts/specific equipment damage, receipts or other acceptable proof of repairs, parts, specific damage are required for claims exceeding $1,000.

Claim Form Website: Tractor Settlement Site

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Filing Class Action Settlement Claims

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