Murphy USA Sales Tax Class Action Settlement

$257,500 in coupons are available to customers who purchased certain discounted items from Murphy Oil stores, resolving sales tax class action lawsuit claims.

The recent settlement will benefit consumers who purchased a discounted or sale price item at a Murphy USA or Murphy Express store on or after Jan. 8, 2016.

The coupon settlement was reached to resolve claims that Murphy Oil fraudulently calculates sales tax based on regular prices, even if an item is discounted.

The Murphy Oil class action lawsuit argues that the gas station “unfairly and deceptively” charged excess sales tax to their customers despite laws on the matter.

Plaintiff Steven Holt filed his class action lawsuit against Murphy Oil after allegedly being charged excessive sales tax in Alabama.

Despite purchasing two Kit Kat bars for the discounted price of 2 for $2, Holt was allegedly charged sales tax based on the bars’ regular price of $2.78.

Holt argued that his experience mirrored that of customers from around the country. The unlawful practices allegedly occurred in 24 states, including: Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, and Virginia.

To resolve these claims, Holt and Murphy Oil agreed to a settlement that would provide 257,500 $1 coupons to affected customers. In April 2019, a website was established for the settlement Class Members.

To benefit from the settlement, customers simply need to register their email on the website. Murphy Oil customers have until Sept. 17, 2020 to register their email and receive a coupon.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Aug. 16, 2019. The final approval hearing is scheduled for Sept. 17, 2019.

Who’s Eligible

Consumers who purchased a discounted or sale price item at a Murphy USA or Murphy Express (excluding Missouri and Texas) store on or after Jan. 8, 2016.

Potential Award

$1 coupon.

Proof of Purchase

N/A

Register Your Email

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR EMAIL »

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

9/17/2020 (estimate)

The settlement website will accept email registrations for one year after the final hearing or until all coupons have been redeemed.

Case Name

Holt v. Murphy Oil USA Inc., Case No. 3:17-cv-00911-RV, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida

Final Hearing

9/17/2019

Settlement Website

www.MurphyOilUSASettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Murphy Oil USA Settlement
c/o JND Legal Administration
P.O. Box 91326
Seattle, WA 98111
info@MurphyOilUSASettlement.com

Class Counsel

Joseph H. Aughtman
AUGHTMAN LAW FIRM LLC

Kenneth J. Grunfeld
GOLOMB & HONIK PC

Defense Counsel

Daniel Rogers
SHOOK HARDY & BACON LLP

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