Settlement Amount:
$2,900,000
Claim Deadline:
July 6, 2026
Proof Required:
No proof needed for a single-product claim; proof required for up to three products
Official Settlement Website:
What Is the Case About?
Colgate-Palmolive and Tom’s of Maine agreed to settle allegations of deceptive marketing of toothpaste made at their Sanford, Maine facility, following a May 2024 FDA inspection that raised manufacturing-compliance concerns. The company denies wrongdoing.
Who Qualifies?
Anyone who purchased Tom’s of Maine toothpaste in the U.S. between November 21, 2020 and March 6, 2026 for personal use. The product was sold through major retailers including Target, Walmart, Whole Foods, and CVS.
How Much Can You Get?
- Without receipts: average MSRP for one toothpaste per household
- With proof: full refund for up to three products
Payments are reduced proportionally if total claims exceed $2.9 million.
How to File
File online at the official website or by mail with basic contact information and attestation, by July 6, 2026.
Key Deadlines
- Final approval hearing: September 10, 2026
Case Details
| Case Number | 2:25-cv-6996 (JMW) |
| Court | U.S. District Court, E.D. New York (Hon. James M. Wicks) |
| Settlement Amount | $2,900,000 |
File / Check Official Settlement Site
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By Steve Levine. OpenClassActions.org is a consumer news and information site and is not a class action administrator, class counsel, or a law firm. This page summarizes a public class action settlement and is general information, not legal advice. Deadlines and payment timing may change — always verify details at the official settlement website before filing. Class action claim forms are submitted under penalty of perjury; submit only truthful information.