Top Class Actions  |  April 9, 2020

Category: Closed Class Actions

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Tractor owners may be able to benefit from a Citgo tractor fluid class action settlement.

UPDATE: The Citgo Tractor Fluid Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on October 14, 2020. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.


Citgo Petroleum Corporation has agreed to pay nearly $19 million to resolve allegations that the company sold tractor fluid that does not meet modern specifications and could damage equipment.

Those who can benefit from the settlement include customers who purchased certain 303 Tractor Hydraulic Fluid Products for personal use. Those who purchased the products for resale are not eligible. A full list of eligible products and purchase time periods can be found in the “Who’s Eligible” section below.

In the Citgo tractor fluid class action lawsuit, consumers stated that Citgo and retailers knowingly sold 303 Tractor Hydraulic Fluid Oils that did not meet modern standards. Allegedly, the oils could cause damage to tractors, because they lacked certain protectives and additives.

The customers claimed that the company financially injured customers and put them at risk for physical injury. Allegedly, as the fluid could damage equipment, the equipment could then, in turn, fail during use in farming, construction, logging and other possibly dangerous jobs.

According to the customers, Citgo misled customers with advertisements that the oils adhered to John Deere 303 specifications. However, this information was allegedly false because this standard that has not been used since the 1970s. The customers say that, because there are no current “303” standards, the promises are worthless and deceptive.

The customers went on to argue that the Citgo tractor fluid did not meet modern specifications but the company continued to sell the products nonetheless.

Allegedly, Missouri’s Department of Agriculture conducted testing on 303 oils and found that products bearing this label were not up to modern standards, and also found that these kinds of oils could damage equipment.

Citgo does not admit any wrongdoing to these claims, but agreed to establish a $18,825,000 settlement fund to end the allegations. Both the customers and the company agreed that settling the Citgo tractor fluid class action lawsuit was preferable to continuing to incur the potential costs and risks of litigation. Citgo continues to maintain that the labels were truthful and accurate.

Class Members are eligible for up to 100 percent of the purchase price that they paid for the 303 Tractor Hydraulic Fluid products, as well as reimbursement for repairs, parts, and equipment damage related to use of the 303 Tractor Hydraulic Fluid products.

Of the funds, Class Representatives will each receive up to $5,000 for their role in the Citgo tractor fluid class action lawsuit. Attorneys for the Class will receive up to $5.9 million for fees and expenses, which will not come out of the settlement fund.

To receive settlement benefits, Class Members must submit a claim for benefits by Aug. 31, 2020. Class Members who do not wish to participate in the settlement but want to retain their rights to pursue independent litigation over the Citgo tractor fluid issue must opt out of the settlement by Aug. 31, 2020. Class Members who remain in the Class, whether or not they receive benefits, will waive their rights to pursue other litigation.

Class Members also have the right to object to the settlement and must do so by Aug. 31, 2020. The court will hold an approval hearing on Oct. 13, 2020.

Who’s Eligible

Class Members include customers who purchased one of the following products sold in the United States during the following Class Periods:

Product Size Start Class Period End Class Period
MileMaster 303 3/2 gal. Jan. 23, 2017 Present
MileMaster 303 5 gal. May 25, 2013 Present
MileMaster 303 55 gal. May 25, 2013 Present
H-K 303 3/2 gal. May 25, 2013 April 30, 2016
H-K 303 5 gal. May 25, 2013 March 21, 2019
Orscheln 303 5 gal. Sept. 3, 2014 Aug. 16, 2017
SuperTech 303 5 gal. Feb. 17, 2016 Feb. 10, 2018

Customers who purchased the products for resale are excluded from the Class.

Potential Award

Both cash awards and reimbursement for costs are available as settlement benefits.

Class Members are eligible for up to 100 percent of the purchase price they paid for the 303 Tractor Hydraulic Fluid products, and are eligible for reimbursement costs related to repairs, damage to equipment, and replacement parts connected to the use of the Class Products during the specified Class Period.

Proof of Purchase

Proof of purchase is not required, but Class Members must provide information on where and when they purchased the products in question. To receive compensation for damages, customers must provide information about the damages and the costs they incurred as a result.

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

8/31/2020

Case Name

Hornbeck, et al. v. Orscheln Farm and Home LLC, et al., Case No. 4:18-cv-00941, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri

Final Hearing

10/13/2020

Settlement Website
Claims Administrator

303 THF Settlement
c/o RG/2 Claims Administration
P.O. Box 59479
Philadelphia, PA 19102-9479
303Settlement@RG2Claims.com
866-742-4955

Class Counsel

Bryan White
Gene P. Graham Jr.
William L. Carr
WHITE GRAHAM BUCKLEY & CARR LLC

Dirk L. Hubbard
Thomas V. Bender
HORN AYLWARD & BANDY LLC

Clayton Jones
CLAYTON JONES LAW

Paul D. Lundberg
LUNDBERG LAW FIRM PLC

Jon D. Robinson
Joshua Rohrscheib
Shane M. Mendenhall
Zachary T. Anderson
BOLEN ROBINSON & ELLIS LLP

Defense Counsel

Nathan P. Eimer
EIMER STAHL LLP

Gregory Luna
CITGO PETROLEUM CORP

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13 thoughts onCitgo Tractor Fluid Class Action Settlement

  1. Satisfied says:

    Got a $1800 check today in Ohio for damages. Never got a call from any administrator or anything.

  2. Rob says:

    Something coming in informed delivery today in Indiana

  3. Creeper says:

    Connie don’t put personal info on this system

  4. Happy Mama says:

    Has anyone heard anything about this one? I had a significant amount of purchases with receipts. Claim forms were filled out with an extensive amount of detail and all supporting documentation and submitted on 5/5/20. I had a paralegal call me to verify some info from them back on 11/19/20. No word, and more importantly no check, since!

    1. A.b says:

      Check coming g today.

      1. Nosey says:

        How much

    2. Barb McCart says:

      I received a phone call from an administrator asking for more info on our damaged equipment. We were supposed to speak the next am, but have not had any additional correspondence. We had two pieces of equipment damaged and need to replace. Please post any updates!

      1. Barb McCart says:

        I received another call today. Requested equipment loss value.

  5. MARY HARDING says:

    Any news on this settlement yet?

  6. Kristi says:

    Any news on this?

    1. Joe the plumber says:

      Not yet

  7. Mary E Besasparis says:

    Please add me.

  8. Nanci Presley says:

    We have purchased 5 gallon buckets for several years. On the tickets they are listed as TDH
    Hydraulic fluid on several occasions over the specified period. Are we eligible for the claim suit? Thank you.

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