Published
February 11, 2026
Updated
July 30, 2026
The Peterson Oil settlement addresses allegations that biodiesel-blended heating oil damaged customer equipment and caused heat interruptions.
Current Status
The February 11, 2026 heat-loss claim deadline has passed. A fairness hearing was scheduled for January 29, 2026, but the official site still describes approval as conditional and posts no final order or payment schedule.StatusClaims closed; approval not posted
Claim DeadlineFebruary 11, 2026 (Passed)
Gross Settlement$14 million
Minimum Class Benefit$8,233,333.33
What Was This Case About?
Plaintiffs alleged Peterson Oil secretly blended biodiesel into heating oil, causing equipment damage and heat interruptions. Defendants denied liability.Who Was Covered?
The class generally includes customers and certain property owners connected to Peterson Oil fuel deliveries beginning January 1, 2012.What Benefits Were Proposed?
The agreement provides automatic pro rata benefits and claim-based heat-loss payments of up to $180 per shutdown, contingent on final approval.Official Information
Review the latest information on the Peterson Oil settlement website website.
Settlement Value
$14 million gross
Case Title
Marandino, et al. v. Peterson's Oil Service, Inc., et al.
Case Number
1984-CV-0782-BLS2
Court
Massachusetts Superior Court, Suffolk County
Current Milestone
No final-approval order posted
Official Website
Peterson Oil settlement website
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