International Motors Wellness Program Surcharge Settlement
International Motors is paying out a $150,000 settlement fund to employees who were charged a tobacco surcharge on their health plan. If you paid that surcharge at any point between 2016 and 2025, you could be in line for a check.
Current or former plan participants who paid a tobacco surcharge between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2025. 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. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 18, 2026.
⏳ 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.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
You need to be a current or former International Motors health plan participant who paid a tobacco surcharge at some point between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2025.
Official eligibility wording (read the exact text)
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.
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Unknown.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
Important dates
How hard is this claim to file?
Watch out for
- The settlement has not yet received final approval — the fairness hearing is set for August 27, 2026. Payments won't go out until after that.
- Your payment amount is based on how much tobacco surcharge you actually paid during the class period, not a flat amount, so larger payers get proportionally more.
- Payments count as wages for tax purposes, meaning you'll owe income tax on whatever you receive — plan accordingly.
- The claim deadline is not yet posted publicly; check the settlement website regularly so you don't miss it when it goes live.
- Use only smokersurchargeclassaction.com — do not trust any third-party site claiming to process your claim for a fee.
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
File directly with Angeion Group via the official claim form.
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1Go to the official settlement website at smokersurchargeclassaction.com and click 'Payment Election Form'.
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2Complete and submit the Payment Election Form at https://www.smokersurchargeclassaction.com/submit-claim.
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3Watch for a check in the mail — payments go out directly to class members by check.
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4When your check arrives, treat it as wages: it will be subject to tax withholdings, so set aside a portion for taxes or consult a tax advisor.
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When will I get paid?
- Claims open You are here
- Court approval
- Payments sent
- Distribution complete
Claims are still being accepted. Class-action payouts typically begin only after the claim deadline, final court approval, and any appeals.
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- 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 18, 2026
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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
Payment pending
Verified Jun 18, 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 18, 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.
How much can I get from the International Motors Wellness Program Surcharge settlement?
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. The exact amount you may receive is decided by the settlement administrator based on your valid claim and is not guaranteed; a total settlement-fund figure is shared among all eligible claimants, not paid to each person.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Payment 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: Payment 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.
Who qualifies for this settlement?
Current or former International Motors health plan participants who paid a tobacco surcharge at any time between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2025.
How much will I get?
Your payment comes from the $150,000 fund after attorney fees and admin costs are deducted, split among all valid claimants. The exact amount depends on how many people file.
Is the payout taxed?
Yes — the settlement explicitly treats payments as wages, so your check will be taxed accordingly.
How do I file a claim?
Go to smokersurchargeclassaction.com and submit your claim directly through the official site.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
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Listed on the official settlement website (Angeion Group).
Status history
Every status and verification change we have recorded for this settlement, newest first. We log the date we made each change; we never publish the underlying evidence link.
- Payment status updated from an official source.
- Settlement published after verification.
- Verified field details updated from an official source.
Disclaimer
SettleSignal 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. You open the official claim form yourself. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.