Detroit – A federal lawsuit filed in August in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania claims that Mansfield Oil Company is suing K.R.S.M., the supplier behind the Freedom Fuel gas‑station chain, for $4 million in unpaid oil deliveries. The complaint alleges that the oil was shipped to Freedom Fuel locations in Pennsylvania but was never paid for due to a data error that affected invoicing.
Trump’s endorsement, no financial ties
President Donald Trump has publicly voiced support for Freedom Fuel, describing the brand as a patriotic alternative for motorists, but he maintains that he has no financial connection to the company.
Attorney comments on alleged fraud
Metro Detroit attorney Neal Brand, who has been monitoring the case, said the lawsuit appears to involve a broader pattern of alleged fraud. “$4 million is a lot of money, but to Mansfield it is something they can absorb,” Brand told FOX 2. “They’re trying in federal court to get the money back, and the people they’re suing have been involved in several types of fraud, losing to many corporations, including oil companies and 7‑Eleven.”
Freedom Fuel’s response pending
FOX 2 reached out to representatives for Mansfield Oil Company and Freedom Fuel for comment. Neither side has responded at the time of publication.
Legal context
The lawsuit seeks a judgment for the unpaid amount plus any applicable damages. If the case proceeds to trial, a jury will determine liability and whether the defendants must repay the alleged debt.
While the dispute centers on business transactions in Pennsylvania, the involvement of a Trump‑backed brand draws national attention, highlighting the challenges new energy‑sector ventures can face when contractual issues arise.
Original reporting: Warren | FOX 2 Detroit — read the source article.
