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Armstrong v. Kimberly-Clark Cottonelle Flushable Wipes Settlement
Kimberly-Clark Cottonelle Flushable Wipes contaminated with harmful bacteria; claim deadline passed January 16, 2024, settlement finalized March 2024.
Up to $13.5 million total. With proof of purchase: up to 100% reimbursement of amount spent. Without proof: up to $5.00 per household. Final approval March 14, 2024.
Who may qualify
You must have bought recalled Cottonelle Flushable Wipes between February 7, 2020 and December 31, 2020 for personal use. You cannot claim if you already received a refund from Kimberly-Clark's 2020 recall program or work for Kimberly-Clark.
Purchased recalled lots of Cottonelle Flushable Wipes between February 7, 2020 and December 31, 2020 for personal use in the U.S. or territories. Ineligible if you previously received compensation through Kimberly-Clark's recall refund program or are a Kimberly-Clark employee.
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
Important dates
- Claim deadline
- January 16, 2024 (closed)
- Exclusion deadline
- December 26, 2023 (passed)
- Objection deadline
- December 26, 2023 (passed)
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Optional.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
What you need
Submit Claim Form with purchase dates and product details. Proof of purchase (receipts, order history) is optional: with proof, recover up to 100% of amount spent; without proof, receive up to $5 per household.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
This record no longer has an open public claim form — confirm the current status and any next steps on the official source.
- Confirm you are within the eligible group described in the official notice — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
- Gather any documents the official form asks for — this settlement marks proof as Optional.
- Open the official claim form or settlement website run by Kroll Settlement Administration LLC.
- Submit accurate information through the official settlement administrator or government source before January 16, 2024.
- Save your confirmation number if one is provided, then watch the payment status for distribution updates.
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Common questions
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Purchased recalled lots of Cottonelle Flushable Wipes between February 7, 2020 and December 31, 2020 for personal use in the U.S. or territories. Ineligible if you previously received compensation through Kimberly-Clark's recall refund program or are a Kimberly-Clark employee.
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is January 16, 2024. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: Optional. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Unknown. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Armstrong v. Kimberly-Clark Cottonelle Flushable Wipes Settlement pay out?
Current payment status: Unknown. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Armstrong v. Kimberly-Clark Cottonelle Flushable Wipes Settlement claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator, Kroll Settlement Administration LLC. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
Can I still file a claim in 2026?
No. The claim submission deadline was January 16, 2024. The settlement is now closed and in the payment distribution phase. Only those who filed by the deadline are eligible.
Do I need a receipt to get paid?
No. Proof of purchase is optional. Without proof, you can receive up to $5 per household. With proof (receipt, order history), you can recover up to 100% of your actual spending on eligible Cottonelle Flushable Wipes.
Why was Cottonelle recalled?
In October 2020, Kimberly-Clark recalled certain lots of Cottonelle Flushable Wipes after detecting Pluralibacter gergoviae, a harmful bacterium, during product testing. The contamination affected wipes manufactured between February 7 and September 14, 2020.
How much will I receive?
Your payment depends on your claim type. With proof of purchase, up to 100% of your spending. Without proof, up to $5 per household. If all valid claims exceed $13.5 million, payments are reduced proportionally. $4 million was already distributed under the initial refund program.
Who administers this settlement?
Kroll Settlement Administration LLC manages all claims, payments, and inquiries. Contact them at 1-833-383-6864, by mail at PO Box 225391, New York, NY 10150-5391, or via their secure claim form.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
The claim deadline (Jan 16, 2024) has passed — this settlement is closed to new claims. Listed for reference.
Listed on the official settlement website (Kroll Settlement Administration LLC).
Disclaimer
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Change log
- June 9, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.