The first and second largest distributors of propane gas in the country, AmeriGas Propane, Inc. and Ferrellgas, Inc. (“Defendants”), respectively, began in January, 2009, to allegedly fill and re-fill consumers’ propane gas tanks with 15 cubic feet of gas, rather than the 20 cubic feet of gas which the tank can hold. At the display cases where consumers re-fill or purchase propane tanks from the Defendants, it plainly states that the purchaser will receive a “full tank” of propane. As a result, consumers were not allegedly getting what they were promised and what they paid for, and yet were being charged the same price for a “full” propane tank.
The Defendants’ propane display cases are situated in gas stations, hardware stores, convenience stores and at big retail outlets like Wal-Mart and Home Depot. Ferrellgas propane is also sold under the brand name Blue Rhino.
If you or someone you know purchased propane from Blue Rhino, Ferrellgas and/or AmeriGas, please contact us to discuss your legal options.