International Motors Wellness Program Surcharge Settlement
Current or former plan participants who paid a tobacco surcharge between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2025.
Pro rata share of $150,000 Qualified Settlement Fund after deductions for administrative expenses, attorneys' fees, and contribution award; paid by check and treated as wages.
⏳ Claim deadline not listed here yet — confirm the official filing deadline on the settlement site before relying on it.
📄 Proof requirement not specified here — check the official site for what documentation, if any, a claim needs.
You'll go to: www.smokersurchargeclassaction.com
Pending final court approval: you can file a claim now, but payments begin only after the court grants final approval (and any appeals conclude). Final approval is not guaranteed.
Who may qualify
Current or former plan participants who paid a tobacco surcharge between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2025.
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.
Important dates
- Objection deadline
- August 13, 2026
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Unknown.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
File directly with Angeion Group via the official claim form.
- Confirm you are within the eligible group described in the official notice — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
- Gather any documents the official form asks for — this settlement marks proof as Unknown.
- Open the official claim form or settlement website run by Angeion Group.
- Submit accurate information through the official settlement administrator or government source.
- Save your confirmation number if one is provided, then watch the payment status for distribution updates.
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How we verified this record
- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Official claim link the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Court case the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Claim deadline queued for re-check
- Proof requirement queued for re-check
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Eligibility summary
Current or former plan participants who paid a tobacco surcharge between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2025.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Payment status
Final approval pending
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Estimated payout
Pro rata share of $150,000 Qualified Settlement Fund after deductions for administrative expenses, attorneys' fees, and contribution award; paid by check and treated as wages.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Administrator
Angeion Group
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Official claim URL
www.smokersurchargeclassaction.com
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Objection deadline
August 13, 2026
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Class period start
January 1, 2016
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Class period end
December 31, 2025
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court case number
1:25-CV-07989
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Case name
Hatheway, et al. v. International Motors, Inc.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Case Name: Hatheway, et al. v. International Motors, Inc.
Common questions
Is the International Motors Wellness Program Surcharge settlement legitimate?
Yes — the International Motors Wellness Program Surcharge settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by Angeion Group under case 1:25-CV-07989 in United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. File only through the official settlement website (www.smokersurchargeclassaction.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 17, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Current or former plan participants who paid a tobacco surcharge between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2025.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: Unknown. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Final approval pending. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will International Motors Wellness Program Surcharge Settlement pay out?
Current payment status: Final approval pending. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official International Motors Wellness Program Surcharge Settlement claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator, Angeion Group. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
Use the official settlement administrator or government source.
Listed on the official settlement website (Angeion Group).
Disclaimer
This service summarizes publicly available settlement information and links to official settlement sources. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not submit claims on your behalf, and do not determine eligibility or payout approval. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.
Change log
- June 17, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.
- June 17, 2026 — Verified field details updated from an official source.