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Consumers who purchased Krud Kutter brand products labeled “nontoxic” and “earth-friendly” in the United States for personal or household use between May 13, 2016, and April 17, 2025, may qualify to submit a claim for up to $2 per product from a class action settlement.
Rust-Oleum Corp. agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit claiming the company mislabeled certain Krud Kutter products as “nontoxic” and “earth-friendly" and may harm to humans, animals or the environment.
Who can file for a Krud Kutter payout?
Class members must have purchased a Krud Kutter brand product labeled as "nontoxic" and "earth-friendly" in the United States for personal or household use only (not for resale or distribution) between May 13, 2016, and April 17, 2025.
Eligible products include, but are not limited to, the following and include all sizes and packaging types:
- Krud Kutter Adhesive Remover
- Krud Kutter Instant Carpet Stain Remover Plus Deodorizer
- Krud Kutter Original Cleaner & Degreaser
- Krud Kutter Tough Task Remover
- Krud Kutter Sports Cleaner/Stain Remover
- Krud Kutter Gutter & Exterior Metal Cleaner
- Krud Kutter Kitchen Degreaser & All Purpose Cleaner
- Krud Kutter Heavy Traffic Carpet Cleaner
- Krud Kutter Deck & Fence Wash
- Krud Kutter Multi-Purpose House Wash
- Krud Kutter Window Wash
- Krud Kutter Parts Washer Cleaner/Degreaser
- Krud Kutter Driveway Cleaner & Degreaser
- Krud Kutter Original Cleaner & Degreaser (Aerosol)
- Krud Kutter Tough Task Remover (Aerosol)
How much is the Krud Kutter class action payout?
- With proof of purchase: Consumers who provide a receipt for their purchase(s), can claim $1-$2 per product with no limit on the number of products.
- Without proof of purchase: Consumers do not have a receipt can claim $1-2 per product up to eight products.
The final payout amount for both types of purchases depends on the total number of claims submitted and the net settlement fund available after deducting fees and costs.
How to claim a class action rebate
To receive a settlement payment, class members must file a claim online or download and print a PDF claim form to submit by mail. The deadline to submit a claim is July 7, 2025.
Settlement Administrator's mailing address: Krud Kutter Lawsuit Administrator, PO Box 231, Valparaiso, IN 46384
Required proof
To claim more than eight products, consumers must submit copies of their purchase receipts.
Payout options
Eligible class members will receive their settlement payment via paper check.
$1.5 million Krud Kutter settlement fund breakdown
The settlement fund of $1,500,000 will cover:
- Settlement administration costs: To be determined
- Attorneys’ fees and expenses: Up to $500,000
- Service award to class representative: Up to $5,000
- Payments to approved claimants: Remainder of the fund after the above costs
Important dates
- Deadline to File a Claim: July 7, 2025
- Deadline to Opt-Out: July 7, 2025
- Final Fairness Hearing: Sept. 25, 2025
When is the Krud Kutter settlement payout date?
Payments will be distributed to class members who submit valid claims approximately 60 days after the court grants final approval of the settlement and any appeals are resolved.
Why was there a class action settlement?
The class action lawsuit alleged Rust-Oleum Corp. labeled certain Krud Kutter products as "nontoxic" and "earth-friendly" when, according to the plaintiff, the products may cause harm to humans, animals and/or the environment. The Plaintiff also claimed consumers paid a higher price for these products based on the labeling.
Rust-Oleum denies these allegations and maintains the products are not toxic or harmful to the environment. Both sides agreed to settle to avoid the costs and risks of continued litigation.
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