In a significant turn of events in the automotive and industrial lubricants industry, Smitty's Supply, Inc. recently settled a near $32 million class action lawsuit. The lawsuit charged Smitty's, a prominent manufacturer and distributor of automotive and industrial lubricants for tractors, with allegations of falsely advertising some of their tractor hydraulic fluids. The products under scrutiny were claimed to have not met the equipment manufacturers' specifications and even caused damages to tractors or machinery using them. The class action lawsuit detailed several accusations including failure to deliver promised performance benefits, usage of unsuitable ingredients in their products, like used transformer oil, used turbine oil, and line flush, and damages to various parts of machinery due to these products. To qualify for a payout from this $31.9 million settlement, one must have purchased specific Smitty's Supply Inc. products in the United States between December 1, 2013, and the present. The claim amounts vary based on purchases and any repairs or specific equipment damage. This lawsuit and its substantial settlement emphasize the crucial importance of truth in advertising and quality control in manufacturing, particularly within the industrial lubricants industry. It underscores the potential for substantial financial repercussions for companies that misrepresent their products, intentionally or otherwise. This case may well serve as a precedent for similar lawsuits in the future, compelling companies to ensure their advertising claims align with their product performance and composition. It also demonstrates the power consumers have in holding corporations accountable for their products through class action lawsuits.