Settlement Structure: Claims Made
Active: Closed
Closed Settlement Statement:
According to court documents, the claim submission deadline has passed. Please contact the claims administrator if you have any questions.
Case Summary:This class action alleges that Tom's of Maine violated state consumer protection laws by calling its products "natural" when those products contained xylitol, sodium lauryl sulfate, propylene glycol, poloxamer 335, aluminum chlorohydrate and/or titanium dioxide.
Docket Number:0:14-cv-60604-KMM
Company: Tom’s of Maine
Filing Deadline: May 7, 2016
Class Period: March 25, 2009 to September 23, 2015
Objection Deadline: December 29, 2015
Exclusion Deadline: December 29, 2015
Final Approval Hearing: January 28, 2016
Proof of Purchase: Eligibility:This settlement includes all persons who purchased at least one Tom’s of Maine toothpaste, deodorant/antiperspirant, soap, sunscreen, diaper cream, body wash, shampoo, hand/body lotion, lip gloss/shimmer, lip balm, mouthwash or any other personal or oral care product sold in the United States during the class period of March 25, 2009 to September 23, 2015, and which is labeled, advertised or promoted as “natural,” or, in the case of deodorant/antiperspirant, is labeled, advertised or promoted as “naturally dry.”
Typical Settlement Amount:Up to $28, depending on information provided in your Claim Form.
Total Settlement Amount: $4,500,000
Class Representative Proposed Incentive Fee:$2,000
Law Firms:
Dostart Hannink & Coveney
Halunen & Associates
Reese LLP
Shepherd Finkelman Miller & Shah
The Feinberg Law Firm
Case Name: Allison Gay, et al. v. Tom’s of Maine, Inc.
Claims Administrator:
Dahl Administration
Tom’s of Maine Settlement
c/o Dahl Administration
P.O. Box 3614
Minneapolis, MN 55403-0614
1-888-897-9554