Permobil SpeedControl Dial $4.1M Class Action Settlement

By the Class Action Buddy Editorial Team · Last reviewed August 21, 2026 · ✓ verified against https://www.speedcontroldialsettlement.com/

If you bought or used a Permobil SpeedControl Dial for a SmartDrive power-assist wheelchair, you may be owed money—but the claim deadline is August 31, 2026, and it's close. Permobil and Max Mobility have agreed to a $4.1 million settlement over a dial that, the lawsuit says, didn't work the way it was supposed to. The case is Garofalo v. Permobil Inc. (Case No. 2:25-cv-2080). It targets the SpeedControl Dial made for the SmartDrive MX2+ Power Assist Device—the add-on that helps propel a manual wheelchair. Plaintiffs alleged the dial was defective and didn't function as intended. Permobil and Max Mobility deny any wrongdoing but agreed to settle rather than keep litigating. The class is broad: anyone who purchased or used a SpeedControl Dial between April 1, 2022 and July 1, 2026. If you got a settlement notice by email or mail, you're flagged as eligible. There are two ways to get paid, and you can qualify for one or both. First, a cash benefit: every eligible person who files a valid claim gets a cash payment, with the exact amount depending on how many people claim and what's left in the fund after fees. Second, a reimbursement: if you paid out of pocket to repair or replace your SpeedControl Dial during the class period, you can claim up to $1,000 back. Total reimbursements are capped at $100,000 across everyone, so those payments shrink proportionally once claims exceed the cap. The catch: this one requires a claim. There's no automatic check. You file online or mail a paper form by August 31, 2026, attesting to your purchase or use; for a reimbursement claim you'll also need proof of what you paid, like a receipt. Payouts can come via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, ACH, a virtual Mastercard, or a mailed check. The final fairness hearing is set for October 29, 2026.