Sherwin-Williams California surcharge $470K class action settlement

Sherwin-Williams agreed to pay $470,000 to resolve claims that it charged an illegal surcharge at its California stores due to supply chain shortages. No proof of purchase is needed for class members to file a claim.

The settlement benefits consumers who were charged a 4% supply-chain surcharge when they purchased products from a Sherwin-Williams in California or purchased products online while in California between Sept. 20, 2021, and Jan. 31, 2023.

Plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit claim Sherwin-Williams charged an illegal supply-chain surcharge but failed to advise this surcharge in its price tags or advertisements. This allegedly violated California’s strict laws against false advertisement.

Sherwin-Williams is a paint and paint supply store with locations around the country. 

Sherwin-Williams agreed to a $470,000 settlement to resolve the surcharge class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the settlement, class members can receive a refund based on the amount they paid in supply chain surcharges while shopping at California stores or while shopping online in California. 

With proof of purchase, class members can receive up to 100% reimbursement for the surcharges they paid, though these payments may be reduced if a large number of claims are filed. 

Without proof of purchase, class members can receive up to $10.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Oct. 24, 2023.

The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Nov. 22, 2023.

In order to receive a settlement payment, class members must submit a valid claim form by Oct. 24, 2023.

Who’s Eligible

Consumers who were charged a 4% supply-chain surcharge when they purchased products from a Sherwin-Williams in California or purchased products online while in California between Sept. 20, 2021, and Jan. 31, 2023.

Potential Award

Varies

Proof of Purchase

No proof of purchase is required; however, class members who provide a receipt or other proof of purchase reflecting the amount of surcharge paid may receive a larger payment.

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

10/24/2023

Case Name

Meeks v. The Sherwin-Williams Co., Case No. 23CV-02082, in the California Superior Court for Merced County

Final Hearing

11/22/2023

Settlement Website

CaliforniaSupplyChainSurchargeSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Meeks v. The Sherwin-Williams Company Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 301132
Los Angeles, CA
90030-1132
info@CaliforniaSupplychainSurchargeSettlement.com
866-725-0990

Class Counsel

Anthony J Orshansky
Alexandria R Kachadoorian
Justin Kachadoorian
COUNSELONE PC

Defense Counsel

Darren K Cottriel
Sharyl A Reisman
Louis A Chaiten
JONES DAY