NAPA, Warren, Carquest, Coastal, Lubriguard tractor hydraulic fluid $10.85M class action settlement

Genuine Parts Co. and Warren Oil agreed to pay $10.85 million to resolve a class action lawsuit claiming their tractor hydraulic fluid — sold under brands such as Napa and Coastal — doesn’t meet required specifications.

The lawsuit settlement benefits consumers who purchased NAPA Quality Tractor Hydraulic & Transmission Fluid, Warren 303 Tractor Fluid, Carquest 303 Tractor Hydraulic Fluid, Coastal 303 Tractor Fluid or Lubriguard Tractor Hydraulic and Transmission Oil since July 26, 2014.

Warren Oil sells hydraulic fluid to protect tractor engines from rust, oxidation and other problems. Similar products are sold under NAPA, Carquest, Coastal and Lubriguard brands.

However, according to a class action lawsuit, the 303 tractor hydraulic transmission fluid products do not meet any original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications. As a result, the products can allegedly cause damage to tractors and other equipment. 

Plaintiffs in the case say they suffered from financial harm based on false advertising and damage to their equipment. Some consumers may have had to spend thousands of dollars to repair damage from faulty hydraulic fluid use. 

The tractor hydraulic fluid class action lawsuit sought damages from the defendants for this financial harm.

Genuine Parts Co. and Warren Oil defendants haven’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay a combined $10.85 million to resolve these allegations. 

Under the terms of the tractor hydraulic fluid settlement, class members can receive a cash payment for purchases and repairs. 

Purchase payments are based on the number of products class members purchased and the total amount they paid. Specifically, class members can receive $25 for each five-gallon bucket, $10 for each two-gallon jug, $5 for each one-gallon jug and $100 for each 55-gallon drum. 

Individual payments are capped at $200 unless class members can provide proof of purchases over $200.

Class members can also receive a payment for any repairs, parts or damage that resulted from the hydraulic fluid. 

Damage covered by the settlement includes scratching, corrosive wear, rippling, ridging, pitting, spalling and scoring of the gears and metal components, seal damage, spiral gear damage, metal abrasion, corrosion, surface wear, clutch wear and breakage, wet brake damage, pump failure, leakage, and damage from deposits, sludging and thickening affecting seals, pumps, filters, gears and other parts. Repair payments are capped at $5,000 unless class members can provide documentation of repairs over $5,000.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Feb. 20, 2023. 

The final approval hearing for the tractor hydraulic fluid lawsuit settlement is scheduled for March 9, 2023.

In order to receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by Feb. 20, 2023.

Who’s Eligible

The settlement benefits consumers who purchased NAPA Quality Tractor Hydraulic & Transmission Fluid, Warren 303 Tractor Fluid, Carquest 303 Tractor Hydraulic Fluid, Coastal 303 Tractor Fluid or Lubriguard Tractor Hydraulic and Transmission Oil since July 26, 2014.

Potential Award

$5,200

Proof of Purchase

• For purchase claims: Receipts, bucket pictures or other proof of purchase. Individual purchase claim payments are capped at $200 unless class members can provide proof of purchases over $200.

• For repair claims: Receipts, invoices, work orders or other records reflecting work or repairs p related to any claimed repairs, parts or equipment losses, in addition to any further information the class member has to support their claim for additional funds due to alleged equipment losses, repairs and/or parts purchases. Repair payments are capped at $5,000 unless class members can provide documentation of repairs over $5,000.

Claim Form

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

02/20/2023

Case Name

Yoakum, et al. v. Genuine Parts Company, et al., Case No. 4:19-cv-00718-BP, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri Western Division

Final Hearing

05/09/2023

Settlement Website

WarrenTractorHydraulicFluidSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Warren THF Settlement
c/o RG/2 Claims Administration, LLC
P.O. Box 59479
Philadelphia, PA 19102-9479
[email protected]
866-742-4955

Class Counsel

Tom Bender
Dirk Hubbard
HORN AYLWARD & BANDY LLC

Bryan White
Gene Graham
William Carr
WHITE GRAHAM BUCKLEY & CARR LLC

Clayton Jones
CLAYTON JONES ATTORNEY-AT-LAW

Defense Counsel

Jay Morris
GORDON REES SCULLY MANSUKHANI LLP

Ryan Marth
ROBINS KAPLAN LLP