Anne Bucher  |  January 12, 2015

Category: Closed Class Actions

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permatex class action settlement

A class action settlement has been reached over allegations Permatex automotive repair kit products were improperly labeled as being “Made in USA.” If you purchased qualifying Permatex automotive repair kits between March 27, 2009 and Dec. 19, 2014 that bore the statement “Made in USA,” you could be eligible for benefits from the class action settlement.

The plaintiff alleges Permatex, a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc., violated various California laws by using a “Made in USA” label on packaging for automotive repair kits that contain less than 100 percent domestic content.

The defendants deny the allegations but have agreed to settle the class action lawsuit to avoid the uncertainty and expense of ongoing litigation. The Permatex class action settlement was preliminarily approved on Dec. 19, 2014.

Who’s Eligible

Class Members of the Permatex class action settlement include anyone who purchased a qualifying Permatex automotive repair kit product in California between March 27, 2009 and Dec. 19, 2014 that bore the statement “Made in USA” on the product packaging.

Potential Award

$2.00 per product. Class Members who submit a valid and timely Claim Form will be eligible to receive $2.00 for every qualifying product purchased during the Class Period.

Proof of Purchase

Class Members must submit proof that they purchased one or more qualifying Permatex automotive repair kit products during the Class Period.

Claim Form Deadline

4/8/2015

Case Name

Hofmann v. Permatex, et al., Case No. 37-2013-00041164-CU-BT-CTL, in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Diego

Final Hearing

6/26/2015

Settlement Website
Claims Administrator

Hofmann v. Permatex et al. Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 40007
College Station, TX 77842-4007
1-866-336-7010

Class Counsel

John H. Donboli
DEL MAR LAW GROUP LLP

Defense Counsel

Bradley Cohn
PATTISHALL MCAULIFFE

UPDATE: On Oct. 14, 2015, Top Class Actions readers began reporting that they were receiving checks in the mail from the Permatex class action settlement. Congratulations to everyone who submitted valid claims and got PAID!

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10 thoughts onPermatex Made In USA Auto Repair Kit Class Action Settlement

  1. clif says:

    jose, show me a line on 99.98% of claim forms where you can state exceptional circumstances to increase cash award–[you] may be exceptional-god only knows

  2. Top Class Actions says:

    UPDATE: On Oct. 14, 2015, Top Class Actions readers began reporting that they were receiving checks in the mail from the Permatex class action settlement. Congratulations to everyone who submitted valid claims and got PAID!

  3. STEVE says:

    thank you got check yesterday …….

  4. Believer says:

    I got $12.00 check today in California

  5. deelo says:

    Received check today in California for $8.00.

  6. Julie s lover says:

    Jose you need psycho doctor. not love doctor. You must be one of those Hungry Hose.

  7. JOSE says:

    People are complaining about the $2 but they dont understand everything is negotiable. There is always a line in the form where you can state exceptional circumstances. I put in for $300 because I can prove my whole life I bought only made in America and this item was not. Because of this I will get a bonus award over just the $2.

    1. jamie says:

      make sure you let us know when you get your 300 dollars okay.

  8. david says:

    settlement is a joke, because who in their right mind is going to waste their time to file a claim for $2 and have to send in proof. Not worth the trouble.

  9. Patricia says:

    This lawsuit is only for CA residents.
    My family has used there product line for many years.
    They make one of the best headlight cleaning products in the market place at a very reasonable price,
    Their wheel cleaner easily removes the grease and grime.

    I will not be surprised to see this lawsuit go national

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