According to The Sun , California drivers who purchased gasoline between February 18, 2015, and May 31, 2017, may be eligible for a payout from a recent class action settlement. Eligible individuals have until January 8, 2025, to claim their share of the $13.9 million settlement through an easy online form that takes just minutes to complete.
The class action lawsuit stems from allegations of “anticompetitive behavior” in California’s gasoline market. SK Energy Americas, Inc., Vitol Inc., and two other individuals are accused of manipulating the spot market for refined gasoline and gasoline blending components, driving up prices. The defendants, however, deny any wrongdoing.
Eligibility for the Settlement
To qualify for a payout, drivers must meet the following criteria:
- The gasoline purchased (regular, mid-range, or premium) must have been for personal use, not for resale.
- The purchase must have been made between February 18, 2015, and May 31, 2017.
- Eligible individuals include out-of-state visitors or businesses, regardless of location, who bought gasoline in California during this period.
Those who qualify can easily submit a claim using the online form available for download. The form takes just a few minutes to fill out. Claims must be submitted by January 8, 2025.
Details on the Settlement and Claims Process
The settlement, approved by the federal district court in San Francisco, follows a class action lawsuit filed in May 2020. The lawsuit accused the defendants of manipulating the price of gasoline on the spot market, which impacts retail gas prices.
Motorists who believe they are eligible have until the January deadline to claim their payment. A final settlement approval hearing will be held on February 20, 2025. In addition to claiming, motorists have the option to opt out of the settlement if they wish to pursue another lawsuit on the same issues. They can also object to the terms of the settlement.
For more information and to submit a claim, drivers can find the online form link [here].
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While some California motorists are dealing with gas settlement claims, drivers in a Massachusetts suburb are facing heightened parking fines. Lawmakers recently increased parking fees to $50 after Amazon contractors abandoned their trailers on small streets, effectively turning them into a makeshift truck stop.
In another parking-related issue, a driver in a nearby town fought a $100 parking ticket, only to have the fine waived just days before the case was set to go to trial. Patrick McCleary, who was preparing to represent himself in court, had found the ticket on his car after spending a day at the beach.
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