Southern California drivers who bought gasoline in 2015 can file a claim for a reimbursement resulting from class action lawsuits, state Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Wednesday.
California residents who purchased gas in 10 counties between Feb. 20 and Nov. 10, 2015, can file a claim for a payment under the state’s settlement with gas trading firms for tampering with and manipulating prices for California gasoline, according to Bonta’s office.
Motorists who purchased gasoline in Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Kern, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Imperial counties may be eligible for a payment.
Claims must be submitted by Jan. 8.
“Market manipulation and price gouging are illegal and unacceptable, particularly during times of crisis when people are most vulnerable,” Bonta said in a statement. “I am proud to deliver money back to Californians who were victims of gas price manipulation. As the People’s Attorney, I am committed to combating corporate greed and ensuring justice for the people of California.”