October 02, 2020
A proposed class of customers accusing a Valero subsidiary of falsely advertising gas prices has asked a California federal judge to preliminarily approve a settlement, which would dole out up to $1.65 million for attorney fees and expenses and promises corporate changes, but provides no cash relief to consumers.
December 05, 2018
Valero Marketing and Supply Co. won't face a class action by gas station customers after a California federal judge found it would be too complex to sort out which debit card-using customers had swiped their plastic thinking they would receive a discounted cash price.
September 28, 2017
A California federal judge said Thursday he's inclined to certify a class of consumers who claim Valero gas stations misled them about the price charged for fuel purchased with debit cards, saying Valero's defense that few customers saw and relied on the on-site advertising signs "doesn't pass the common sense test."
July 22, 2016
A proposed class action claiming Valero gas stations overcharge debit-card customers was ended Friday by a California federal judge who ruled the suit didn't establish links between the corporate parent and local station pricing.
December 07, 2015
Valero Energy Corp. was hit Friday in California federal court with a proposed class action claiming it deceptively advertises "cash-only" gas prices more prominently than its credit card prices to coax customers into thinking it has lower prices than nearby competitors.