Tesla

Consumer Protection · Class action settlement

No proof ⏱ Due Sep 25, 2026 New
🔗 Official claim notice

2,026 claimedReviewed Aug 30, 2026

Lawsuit

Shenkman v. Tesla alleges Tesla imposed Supercharger "idle fees" on California owners whose cars were purchased before the fees existed — buyers of Supercharger-enabled Teslas sold before December 16, 2016 never agreed to them. The settlement pays cash to affected owners.

Shenkman v. Tesla alleges Tesla imposed Supercharger "idle fees" on California owners whose cars were purchased before the fees existed — buyers of Supercharger-enabled Teslas sold before December 16, 2016 never agreed to them. The settlement pays cash to affected owners.

Eligibility

You may be included if you purchased a Supercharger-enabled Tesla in California before December 16, 2016 and were a California citizen as of June 21, 2021.

Fileby Sep 25, 2026
Admin reviewadministrator
Approvedfinal approval
Paid1–6 months later

Key facts

StatusNew
Potential payoutCash payments tied to the idle fees charged, roughly $10 to $350+
Settlement fundNot announced
Proof requiredNo proof required
Claim deadlineEnds Sep 25, 2026
Exclusion / opt-out deadlineSee official notice
Final approval hearingSee official notice
Case nameTesla
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How to file

  1. Confirm you're in the class. Compare the eligibility section above with your own history — class period dates matter.
  2. Gather what's needed. No proof required. A sworn statement on the form is enough.
  3. File before Sep 25, 2026. The claim button opens the administrator's official form — most claims take a few minutes.
  4. Track it. Payments usually arrive 1–6 months after the final approval hearing.

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Estimated possible payout$10–$350+
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