Saint-Gobain Norton bonded abrasive wheels $1.6M class action lawsuit settlement

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Saint-Gobain agreed to pay $1.6 million to resolve a class action lawsuit claiming it misled consumers about the “best if used by” dates on Norton bonded abrasive wheels. No proof of purchase is required for consumers to benefit from the Saint-Gobain class action lawsuit settlement.

The settlement benefits consumers who purchased certain Saint-Gobain organic bonded abrasive wheel products between June 6, 2017, and Feb. 1, 2024. Consumers can find a full list of covered products on the settlement website.

According to the class action lawsuit, Norton bonded abrasive wheels do not last as long as consumers expect based on “best if used by dates” on product labels. The plaintiffs contend the wheels don’t last as long as promised due to resin degradation.

Saint-Gobain is a manufacturing and engineering company that sells products under numerous brands, including Norton, TekBond and Adfors.

Saint-Gobain hasn’t admitted wrongdoing but agreed to a $1.6 million settlement to resolve the class action lawsuit.

Under the settlement terms, class members who provide proof of purchase can receive a full refund for any purchased products for a maximum payment of $50. 

Class members without proof of purchase are also eligible for payments and can receive up to $3 per product for up to five products per household, for a maximum payment of $15.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is April 17, 2024.

The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for May 29, 2024.

Class members must submit a valid claim form by April 17, 2024, to receive a settlement payment.

Who’s Eligible

Consumers who purchased certain Saint-Gobain organic bonded abrasive wheel products between June 6, 2017, and Feb. 1, 2024. 

A full list of covered products is on the settlement website.

Potential Award

$50.

Proof of Purchase

No proof of purchase is required for consumers to benefit from the Saint-Gobain class action lawsuit settlement, but those who submit proof of purchase with their claim may be eligible for higher payment.

Itemized receipts or credit card/electronic statements that identify the purchased products and payment information are required for larger payments.

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

04/17/2024

Case Name

Lampton v. Saint-Gobain Abrasives Inc., Case No. 4:22-cv-00398, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri

Final Hearing

05/29/2024

Settlement Website

SaintGobainBondedAbrasiveDiscSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Lampton v. Saint Gobain Abrasives Inc.
PO Box 25226
Santa Ana, CA 92799
info@SaintGobainBondedAbrasiveDiscSettlement.com
888-251-1401

Class Counsel

Paul D Anderson
HUMPHREY FARRINGTON & MCCLAIN PC

Defense Counsel

Hayes Ryan
GORDON REES SCULLY MANSUKHANI