AmeriGas Propane Tanks Class Action Settlement — Claim Up to $125 Without Proof of Purchase

UPDATE 3:

• The second distribution of this class action settlement is paying out up to $3.47 as of March 10, 2023.
• Congratulations to everyone who filed a claim and got paid!

UPDATE 2:

• TCA viewers reported this settlement paying out up to $241.65 as of July 3, 2021.
• Congratulations to everyone who filed a claim and got paid!

UPDATE:

• The AmeriGas pre-filled propane tanks class action settlement was granted final approval March 30, 2021.
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Consumers who purchased AmeriGas or Blue Rhino pre-filled tanks may be eligible to claim up to $125 without proof of purchase as part of a $6.5 million settlement over the amount of propane in the tanks.

Those who are eligible to make a claim in this class action settlement include individuals who bought or exchanged one or more AmeriGas and/or Blue Rhino pre-filled propane tanks between Dec. 1, 2009, and Nov. 30, 2020.

Without proof of purchase, Class Members will be eligible for up to $2.50 per tank for up to 50 tanks, or $125.  Class Members who provide proof of purchase are eligible for up to $5 per tank, with no limit on the number of tanks that can be claimed.

This class action settlement resolves claims that AmeriGas and Blue Rhino allegedly colluded together to lower the amount of propane in their pre-filled propane tanks from 17 pounds to 15 pounds without also reducing the price, resulting in inflated prices for propane customers.

While consumers who purchased either AmeriGas or Blue Rhino propane tanks may be affected by this settlement, it only resolves the claims made against AmeriGas; the Blue Rhino case is continuing in court.

AmeriGas has agreed to end the litigation with this settlement, but AmeriGas does not admit to any wrongdoing. 

The settlement agreement established two Classes.

The Indirect Purchaser Settlement Class is made up of those who purchased AmeriGas or Blue Rhino propane tanks, other than a wholesale purchase directly from AmeriGas or Blue Rhino for resale, in Arizona, California, Iowa, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah or West Virginia during the Class Period.

The Direct Purchaser Settlement Class is made up of consumers nationwide who purchased one of the propane tanks directly from AmeriGas or Blue Rhino via a vending machine at retailers or other locations, or paid one of the companies directly through a vending machine to exchange a previously purchased propane tank, other than a wholesale purchase intended for resale.

A fairness hearing is scheduled for March 31, 2021.

The deadline for filing a Claim Form, opting out or objecting to the settlement is March 8, 2021.

Who’s Eligible

Consumers who are eligible to make a claim in this class action settlement are those who bought or exchanged one or more AmeriGas and/or Blue Rhino pre-filled propane tanks between Dec. 1, 2009, and Nov. 30, 2020.

• The Indirect Purchaser Settlement Class is made up of those who purchased AmeriGas or Blue Rhino propane tanks, other than a wholesale purchase directly from AmeriGas or Blue Rhino for resale, in Arizona, California, Iowa, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah or West Virginia during the Class Period.
• The Direct Purchaser Settlement Class is made up of consumers nationwide who purchased one of the propane tanks directly from AmeriGas or Blue Rhino via a vending machine at retailers or other locations or paid one of the companies directly through a vending machine to exchange a previously purchased propane tank, other than a wholesale purchase intended for resale.

Potential Award

• With proof of purchase, Class Members will be eligible to claim a cash payment of $5 for each tank purchased. There is no limit to the number of tanks that may be claimed with proof of purchase.
• Without proof of purchase, Class Members may claim $2.50 for each tank, up to 50 propane tanks, for a maximum of $125.

Proof of Purchase

Valid forms of proof of purchase include store receipts, credit card receipts, UPC codes from propane tank labels and store records. Consumers with something else they think confirms the purchase should submit it along with their Claim Form. The Claims Administrator will determine whether the proof is sufficient.

Claim Form

CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

03/08/2021

Case Name

In Re: Pre-filled Propane Tank Antitrust Litigation, Case No. 14-md-02567 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, Western Division.

Final Hearing

03/31/2021

Settlement Website

PropaneSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

AmeriGas Class Action Settlement
P.O. Box 2730
Portland, OR 97208-2730
1-855-940-5296
[email protected]

Class Counsel

John DeStefano
Robert B. Carey
Leonard W. Aragon
HAGENS BERMAN SOBOL SHAPIRO LLP

Sturt M. Paynter
Jennifer L. Murray
Sara Willingham
THE PAYNTER LAW FIRM PLLC

Norman E. Siegel
Barret Vahle
Curtis Shank
STUEVE SEIGEL HANSON LLP

Defense Counsel

Joseph D. Lee
MUNGER, TOLLES & OLSON LLP

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