$775K Menards Performax and Masterforce Bonded Abrasive Wheel Settlement, Did You Buy One? File Your Claim by July 7, 2026, Glenn Shoemaker v. Menard Inc., Disston Company and Gino Development, No. 2416-CV-06275

The Menards bonded abrasive wheel settlement is a class action case — Glenn Shoemaker v. Menard Inc., Disston Company and Gino Development, No. 2416-CV-06275, pending in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri — where anyone who purchased a Menard-branded PERFORMAX or MASTERFORCE bonded abrasive wheel at retail in the United States between June 10, 2018 and April 22, 2026 can file a claim for either a replacement wheel or cash. The claim deadline is July 7, 2026. Unlike most settlements, you must file a claim form — there are no automatic payments here.

Menards Bonded Abrasive Wheel Settlement — Key Facts

Field	Detail
Settlement Amount	$775,000 maximum ($500,000 cash fund + $275,000 replacement wheel value)
Claim Deadline	July 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time
Who Qualifies	Anyone who purchased a Menard-branded PERFORMAX or MASTERFORCE bonded abrasive wheel at retail in the United States between June 10, 2018 and April 22, 2026
Claim Form Required	Yes — you must file to receive any benefit
Opt-Out Deadline	July 7, 2026
Objection Deadline	July 7, 2026
Final Approval Hearing	August 17, 2026 at 8:45 AM, Circuit Court of Jackson County, MO
Settlement Status	Preliminarily approved
Court & Case Number	Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri at Independence — No. 2416-CV-06275
Specific Law Alleged	Consumer protection / failure to warn / product disclosure
Defendants	Menard Inc.; Disston Company; Gino Development
Administrator	Simpluris — (833) 386-6586
Official Claim Website	menardbondedabrasivewheelsettlement.com
Last Updated	June 2, 2026

Where Does the Menards Bonded Abrasive Wheel Settlement Stand Today?

• The court has preliminarily approved the settlement. Final approval has not yet been granted.
• All deadlines — claim filing, opt-out, and objection — fall on the same date: July 7, 2026. That is 35 days from today.
• The final approval hearing is August 17, 2026 at 8:45 AM before the Honorable Kenneth R. Garrett III in Independence, Missouri. Payments will not go out until after that hearing and any appeals are resolved.

Who Are Menards, Disston Company, and Gino Development — and Why Is There a Settlement Over Abrasive Wheels?

Menard Inc. is one of the largest home improvement retail chains in the United States, operating 341 stores across 15 states — primarily in the Midwest — under the Menards brand name. It sells tools and power tool accessories under its own store brands, including PERFORMAX and MASTERFORCE. Disston Company and Gino Development are the suppliers who manufactured or distributed the bonded abrasive wheels sold under those brands.

The lawsuit is not about whether these wheels cut metal. It is about something most buyers never knew: bonded abrasive wheels can expire and cause injury if used past their expiration date, because the glue that binds the wheel together degrades over time. The plaintiff argued that Menards sold these wheels without ever making that clear to customers — and that buyers had no way to know their cutting or grinding wheel had a shelf life at all.

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What Did Menards Allegedly Fail to Tell Buyers of PERFORMAX and MASTERFORCE Abrasive Wheels?

The lawsuit accuses Menard Inc., Disston Company, and Gino Development of selling bonded abrasive wheels without adequate expiration date disclosures. When a bonded abrasive wheel ages, the resin that holds the abrasive material together can weaken. A degraded wheel used on an angle grinder or cut-off tool can shatter at high speed — a serious safety risk.

The attorney who brought this case, Paul D. Anderson of Humphrey, Farrington & McClain, ran a series of four class action lawsuits and three confidential settlements against several suppliers of abrasive wheels, obtaining more than $5,000,000 for consumers over two years of litigation across cases involving Freud America, Saint Gobain, Milwaukee, and DeWalt. The Menards case follows that same legal theory: the products were not defective in design alone — the failure was that consumers were never warned about something the manufacturers knew.

As part of this settlement, Menards is also required to change how it sells these products going forward. The defendants must add a clear “Use by” or “EXP” date on the wheels or their packaging within 180 days of final approval, update their website to explain the expiration date, and include warnings in product operator manuals. That injunctive relief — the change in business practice — is in addition to the cash and replacement wheel fund.

If you have bought tools or accessories from Menards in the past and want to understand how consumer product class actions work more broadly, our guide on how to claim a lawsuit settlement and what to do when you receive a legal notice walks through the process step by step. And for context on how false advertising and product disclosure cases like this one have played out against major retailers, see our coverage of the Apple Intelligence false advertising settlement and how hidden product limitations became a class action.

Are You Part of the Menards Bonded Abrasive Wheel Class Action?

You qualify if you meet one condition:

• You purchased at least one PERFORMAX or MASTERFORCE bonded abrasive wheel at retail in the United States or its territories at any time between June 10, 2018 and April 22, 2026.

That covers eight years of purchases across all Menards store locations nationwide. You do not need to have been injured. You do not need a receipt in hand to begin the claim process, though documentation helps.

You do NOT qualify if:

• You purchased a different brand of abrasive wheel — the settlement covers Menard-branded PERFORMAX and MASTERFORCE bonded abrasive wheels only, as listed in Exhibit A of the Settlement Agreement
• Your purchase was entirely outside the June 10, 2018 to April 22, 2026 window
• You are seeking compensation for a personal injury — the settlement explicitly excludes personal injury claims. If you were hurt, consult a product liability attorney separately

Menards Customers Outside Missouri — Are You Still Covered?

Yes. The settlement covers purchases made at retail locations across the United States and its territories — not just Missouri, where the case was filed. If you bought a qualifying wheel at any Menards store in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Minnesota, Iowa, or any other state where Menards operates during the class period, you are in.

If you are unsure whether the specific wheel you purchased qualifies, check Exhibit A of the Settlement Agreement at menardbondedabrasivewheelsettlement.com or call the administrator at (833) 386-6586 before the July 7, 2026 deadline.

What Can Menards Buyers Get From the $775,000 Bonded Abrasive Wheel Settlement?

The settlement has two benefit tiers — one for a replacement wheel and one for cash. You choose when you file.

Tier 1 — Replacement Abrasive Wheel (Up to $275,000 Total Fund)

Tier 1 class members receive a replacement bonded abrasive wheel in lieu of cash. The total fund for replacement wheels is capped at $275,000. If the value of all Tier 1 claims exceeds that cap, individual replacement values will be reduced proportionally.

Tier 2 — Cash Payment (Up to $500,000 Total Fund)

Tier 2 class members receive a cash payment from a fund capped at $500,000. That $500,000 must also cover attorneys’ fees (up to $258,333), administration costs, and the class representative service award of up to $10,000 for plaintiff Glenn Shoemaker. The remaining net amount is divided among all Tier 2 claimants.

Because the exact number of claimants is unknown until the deadline passes, individual cash amounts cannot be confirmed right now. The more people who file Tier 2 claims, the smaller each payment. Filing early does not change your amount — the fund is divided after the deadline.

Half of all individual payments are classified as wages subject to withholding. Speak with a tax professional after receiving any payment.

How to File Your Menards Bonded Abrasive Wheel Settlement Claim Before July 7, 2026

1. Visit the official claim form at menardbondedabrasivewheelsettlement.com/form/claim. This is the only place to file online.
2. Enter your personal information — name, mailing address, and contact details.
3. Identify the qualifying product(s) you purchased, including the approximate date of purchase and the store location if you remember it.
4. Choose your benefit tier — replacement wheel (Tier 1) or cash payment (Tier 2).
5. Upload any proof of purchase if you have it. Receipts, loyalty card records, or order confirmations strengthen your claim.
6. Submit before 11:59 PM Pacific Time on July 7, 2026. Save your confirmation. If you prefer to mail a paper claim, send it postmarked by July 7, 2026 to: Shoemaker v. Menard Inc., c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799.

Takes about 5–10 minutes to complete online.

Should Menards Class Members Opt Out or Object Before July 7, 2026?

What Opting Out of the Menards Abrasive Wheel Settlement Means for Your Rights

Opting out means you give up your settlement benefit entirely but keep the right to sue Menards, Disston Company, and Gino Development on your own for the same disclosure claims. For most buyers, the value of an individual lawsuit over a $5 grinding wheel is not realistic. Unless you suffered a personal injury — which this settlement explicitly does not cover anyway — opting out makes sense only after speaking with a product liability attorney.

How to Object to the Menards Settlement Before July 7, 2026

Objecting means you stay in the class and can still receive a payment — you are just telling the court the terms are not fair. Your written objection must include your full name, address, phone number, a verification of your purchase under oath, and a detailed statement of your reasons. Mail it postmarked by July 7, 2026 to:

Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri at Independence Glenn Shoemaker v. Menard Inc., Case No. 2416-CV-06275 308 W. Kansas Avenue, Division 16, Independence, MO 64050

You must also send copies to Settlement Class Counsel (The Popham Law Firm, 712 Broadway, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64105), Defense Counsel (Wilson Elser, 7777 Bonhomme Avenue, Suite 1900, St. Louis, MO 63105), and the Settlement Administrator at the Santa Ana P.O. Box above.

If you are considering opting out or objecting, consulting a class action lawsuit attorney before July 7, 2026 is strongly recommended.

Menards Bonded Abrasive Wheel Lawsuit — Timeline

Milestone	Date
Class period begins	June 10, 2018
Class period ends	April 22, 2026
Lawsuit filed — No. 2416-CV-06275	2024
Preliminary approval granted	2026
Claim filing deadline	July 7, 2026
Opt-out deadline	July 7, 2026
Objection deadline	July 7, 2026
Final approval hearing	August 17, 2026, 8:45 AM, Independence, MO
Expected payment date	TBD — after final approval and any appeals

Menards PERFORMAX and MASTERFORCE Abrasive Wheel Settlement — Frequently Asked Questions, No. 2416-CV-06275

Is there a class action settlement against Menards for bonded abrasive wheels right now?

Yes. Glenn Shoemaker v. Menard Inc., Disston Company and Gino Development, No. 2416-CV-06275, has received preliminary approval in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri. The claim deadline is July 7, 2026.

Do I need a receipt to file a Menards bonded abrasive wheel settlement claim?

No receipt is required to file, but having one helps document your purchase. You will need to provide a description of the wheel purchased, an approximate date, and an approximate store location to the extent you remember them.

What specific products qualify for the Menards bonded abrasive wheel settlement?

Only Menard-branded PERFORMAX or MASTERFORCE bonded abrasive wheels listed in Exhibit A of the Settlement Agreement qualify. Not all abrasive accessories sold by Menards are covered. Review Exhibit A at menardbondedabrasivewheelsettlement.com/documents/ to confirm your specific product.

Can I make a claim for a personal injury caused by a Menards bonded abrasive wheel?

No. This settlement explicitly excludes personal injury claims. If you were injured by a bonded abrasive wheel that broke during use, you should consult a product liability attorney separately — that claim is outside the scope of this settlement entirely.

What happens if I do nothing before the Menards settlement deadline?

If you do nothing, you remain in the settlement class but receive no money. You will also give up your right to sue Menards and the other defendants over the same disclosure claims. The only way to get paid is to file a claim by July 7, 2026.

How much will each Menards settlement claimant actually receive?

Cash amounts for Tier 2 claimants depend on how many people file and how much remains after fees and costs are deducted from the $500,000 cash fund. Individual amounts are not confirmed yet. Tier 1 claimants receive a replacement wheel up to the $275,000 total cap. A similar case brought by the same law firm against another abrasive wheel supplier paid class members up to $50 per product purchased, according to published reports from attorney Paul D. Anderson.

When will I receive my Menards bonded abrasive wheel settlement payment?

TBD — payments will not go out until after the court grants final approval at the August 17, 2026 hearing and after the resolution of any appeal period. Monitor menardbondedabrasivewheelsettlement.com for updates.

Why does this settlement require me to file a claim when other settlements pay automatically?

Because there is no defendant database of who purchased these specific wheels. Without a purchase record, the administrator has no way to identify who is in the class — so claimants must self-identify by filing. This is common in retail product settlements where purchases were made in-store with cash.

Sources Used in This Menards Bonded Abrasive Wheel Settlement Article

• Official Settlement Website — Glenn Shoemaker v. Menard Inc., Disston Company and Gino Development, No. 2416-CV-06275: https://www.menardbondedabrasivewheelsettlement.com
• Official FAQ Page — Featherstone FCA Settlement Site: https://www.menardbondedabrasivewheelsettlement.com/faq/
• Important Dates Page — Official Settlement Website: https://www.menardbondedabrasivewheelsettlement.com/dates/

Prepared by the AllAboutLawyer.com Editorial Team and reviewed for factual accuracy against the official settlement administrator website at menardbondedabrasivewheelsettlement.com and court-filed settlement documents on June 2, 2026. Last Updated: June 2, 2026.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary by state and individual circumstances differ. For advice about your specific situation, consult a qualified attorney.