DeWalt, Black & Decker, Porter Cable Settlement, Claim $10 with No Receipts!

If you purchased any Stanley Black and Decker, Dewalt, or Porter Cable abrasive sanding tools as set forth in the settlement, then you may be entitled to part of the Stanley Black & Decker Settlement. Because, the lawsuit alleges that these tool manufacturers did not properly label products with expiration dates. The settlement is known as the Keurig Indirect Purchasers Antitrust Settlement. The case is known as Dinges v. Stanley Black & Decker, Case No. 2116-CV12037, filed in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri at Independence.

How do I file a claim?

Head on over to the website, where you can learn more and file a claim. You can file online with or without a unique ID, and you can also file by mail. You can claim up to four units at $2.50 each without a receipt. With receipts you can claim your entire purchase price back, up to $50.

What’s this settlement about?

The lawsuit claims that Defendant Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (“Defendant”) failed to provide adequate disclosures regarding the expiration date of the Covered Products. As part of the Settlement, Defendant has agreed to modify the packaging, and manuals or packaging inserts, for these products and provide payments to customers. Defendant denies any wrongdoing.

What Products are Included?

Stanley Black and Decker brand organic bonded abrasive wheels
Dewalt brand organic bonded abrasive wheels
Porter Cable brand organic bonded abrasive wheels

What are organic bonded abrasive wheels?

Organic bonded abrasive wheels are cutting tools which are bonded (glued) together with organic materials such as resin, rubber, shellac, or other similar bonding agent. They are more shock resistant than vitrified bonds and are generally operated at higher peripheral speeds.

As a broad example, abrasive wheels can be used on machines such as:

Angle Grinders
Bench Grinders
Chop Saws
Table Saws
Cut Off Saws

Who is eligible for a refund?

You may be included in the Settlement if you purchased Covered Products for personal use between June 7, 2015 and February 7, 2022.

You can opt for payment via a prepaid Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo or Zelle.

Is a receipt required?

Proof of purchase is not required. However, if you have receipts, you may be able to claim more.

How much will I get back?

The Settlement will provide up to a maximum of $850,000 to pay timely and valid claims, as well as other fees and expenses. Settlement Class Members can receive up to $10, if no proof of purchase is provided, or up to $50 with proof of purchase, depending on their total purchases. The final amounts paid for valid claims may be reduced based on total number of claims received.

What’s the deadline to file a claim?

Claim Forms must be submitted online or postmarked by May 2nd, 2022. You can submit a claim online here, or you can print off a paper Claim Form using the link at the top of this page.

What is a class action lawsuit settlement?

For example, a class action lawsuit is one with multiple plaintiffs. In other words, there are more than one person being represented by the lawsuit. In other words, a plaintiff or plaintiffs file the case on behalf of many people who were affected by aren’t involved in the actual suit. For example, if you purchased an item that was later determined to be involved in a class action lawsuit, you may be entitled to compensation. If you’re included in the class or group of people affected, then you can file a claim to receive money, coupons or replacement products. But, each case is different, and each will specify who is included. In addition, class action lawsuits may require proof that you are part of the group of affected people. In this case, proof of purchase or other specified proof is needed. However, in some cases, no proof is required. In that case, you can file a claim without proving that you are part of the class of people affected. Of course, when you file a claim you are doing so under penalty of perjury. So, do not file if you do not qualify.