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Colgate Tom's of Maine Contamination Settlement
Court case: Rabinowitz v. Colgate-Palmolive Company
If you bought Tom's of Maine toothpaste for personal use between November 21, 2020, and March 6, 2026, you can file a claim for a refund. You don't need a receipt to get something back, but having one lets you claim more. The deadline to file is July 6, 2026.
U.S. consumers who purchased one or more Tom's of Maine toothpaste products between November 21, 2020, and March 6, 2026, for personal use (not resale or distribution). Payout: Full refund for up to 3 Tom's of Maine toothpaste products (with proof of purchase), or average manufacturer's suggested retail price for one product (without proof). Subject to pro rata reduction if claims exceed the $2.9 million settlement fund. Proof of purchase is optional. Claim deadline: July 6, 2026.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
You may qualify if you're a U.S. consumer who bought any Tom's of Maine toothpaste product between November 21, 2020, and March 6, 2026, for personal use, not to resell or give away in bulk.
Official eligibility wording (read the exact text)
U.S. consumers who purchased one or more Tom's of Maine toothpaste products between November 21, 2020, and March 6, 2026, for personal use (not resale or distribution).
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Optional.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
Important dates
How hard is this claim to file?
Watch out for
- The settlement fund is $2.9 million. If enough people file, everyone's payment gets scaled down proportionally.
- You can claim up to 3 products if you have proof of purchase. Without proof, it's one product at average retail price.
- Purchases made for resale or distribution don't qualify.
- The deadline is July 6, 2026. Late claims won't be accepted.
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
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.
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1Make sure your purchase falls between November 21, 2020 and March 6, 2026, and was for personal use, not resale.
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2Decide whether you have proof of purchase. With receipts or order confirmations, you can claim up to 3 products. Without proof, you're limited to one product.
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3Pull together any receipts or order confirmations that show Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
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4Go to https://www.toothpastesettlement.com/ and fill out the claim form.
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5Submit everything by July 6, 2026.
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Common questions
Is the Colgate Tom's of Maine Contamination settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Colgate Tom's of Maine Contamination settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by JND Legal Administration. File only through the official settlement website (www.toothpastesettlement.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 9, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
U.S. consumers who purchased one or more Tom's of Maine toothpaste products between November 21, 2020, and March 6, 2026, for personal use (not resale or distribution).
How much can I get from the Colgate Tom's of Maine Contamination settlement?
Full refund for up to 3 Tom's of Maine toothpaste products (with proof of purchase), or average manufacturer's suggested retail price for one product (without proof). Subject to pro rata reduction if claims exceed the $2.9 million settlement fund. The exact amount you may receive is decided by the settlement administrator based on your valid claim and is not guaranteed; a total settlement-fund figure is shared among all eligible claimants, not paid to each person.
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is July 6, 2026. 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.
When will Colgate Tom's of Maine Contamination Settlement pay out?
No payment stage is reported for this record yet. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Colgate Tom's of Maine Contamination Settlement claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator, JND Legal Administration. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
Do I need a receipt to file?
No. You can file without any proof of purchase and still receive the average retail price for one product. If you do have a receipt or order confirmation, bringing it lets you claim up to 3 products.
How much will I actually get?
Without proof, you get the average manufacturer's suggested retail price for one tube. With proof, you get a full refund for up to 3 products. Either way, if total claims across the whole settlement exceed $2.9 million, individual amounts are scaled back proportionally, so the final number may be lower.
When do I need to file by?
The claim deadline is July 6, 2026. After that date, you won't be able to submit a claim.
Will I get a check automatically?
No, this one isn't automatic. You need to go to toothpastesettlement.com and submit a claim yourself before July 6, 2026.
What products are covered?
Tom's of Maine toothpaste products purchased for personal use between November 21, 2020, and March 6, 2026. Products bought for resale or distribution don't count.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
You can file this yourself online
The official claim form takes a few minutes — just your name and contact details. You don't need a Claim ID or a receipt.
Listed on the official settlement website (JND Legal Administration).
Status history
Every status and verification change we have recorded for this settlement, newest first. We log the date we made each change; we never publish the underlying evidence link.
- Claim deadline passed.
- Settlement published after verification.
Disclaimer
SettleSignal summarizes publicly available settlement information and links to official settlement sources. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not submit claims on your behalf, and do not determine eligibility or payout approval. You open the official claim form yourself. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.
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