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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.
Official eligibility wordingU.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).
Key facts
- Who may qualify 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.
- Estimated payoutFull 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.
- Claim deadlineJuly 6, 2026 (closed)
- Proof requiredOptional
- What you needNo proof is required to receive a basic refund, but submitting a proof of purchase (receipt, order confirmation, etc.) lets you claim refunds for up to 3 products instead of just one.
- CourtU.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
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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.
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- Claim deadline passed.
- Settlement published after verification.
