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Gotham Steel, Granite Stone & Bell & Howell Cookware "Non-Toxic" Marketing Settlement
Court case: Jeffrey Fouse and Brianna Miller v. E. Mishan & Sons, Inc.
If you bought Gotham Steel, Granite Stone, or Bell & Howell cookware with stainless steel components in California or Colorado between September 8, 2021, and July 6, 2026, you can file a claim. Valid claims get $6.00 per product, up to 2 products per household, for a maximum of $12.00.
You are a Settlement Class Member if you purchased one or more Gotham Steel, Granite Stone, or Bell & Howell brand cookware Products with stainless steel components, other than for resale, in California or Colorado between September 8, 2021, and July 6, 2026. Payout: $6.00 cash payment per eligible Product, with a limit of up to 2 eligible Products per household (for a total of $12.00). No proof of purchase is required to file. Claim deadline: September 25, 2026. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on September 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 purchased one or more Gotham Steel, Granite Stone, or Bell & Howell brand cookware products with stainless steel components, other than for resale, in California or Colorado between September 8, 2021, and July 6, 2026.
Official eligibility wording (read the exact text)
You are a Settlement Class Member if you purchased one or more Gotham Steel, Granite Stone, or Bell & Howell brand cookware Products with stainless steel components, other than for resale, in California or Colorado between September 8, 2021, and July 6, 2026.
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 No.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
Important dates
How hard is this claim to file?
What the form asks
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Watch out for
- Purchases for resale are outside the class.
- The household cap applies however many pans you own.
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?
File directly with Fidexis Group (Stainless Steel Cookware Settlement Administrator, 1060 Broadway, Suite 301, Albany, NY 12204) via the official claim form before September 25, 2026.
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1Confirm the purchase was in California or Colorado inside the covered period.
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2List up to two eligible products on the claim form.
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3Submit before the deadline.
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When will I get paid?
- Claims open You are here
- Court approval
- Payments sent
- Distribution complete
Claims are still being accepted. Class-action payouts typically begin only after the claim deadline, final court approval, and any appeals.
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Payment status
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Verified Aug 21, 2026 · against the official long-form settlement notice
Common questions
Is the Gotham Steel, Granite Stone & Bell & Howell Cookware "Non-Toxic" Marketing settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Gotham Steel, Granite Stone & Bell & Howell Cookware "Non-Toxic" Marketing settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by Fidexis Group (Stainless Steel Cookware Settlement Administrator, 1060 Broadway, Suite 301, Albany, NY 12204). File only through the official settlement website (www.stainless-steelcookwaresettlement.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on September 6, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
You are a Settlement Class Member if you purchased one or more Gotham Steel, Granite Stone, or Bell & Howell brand cookware Products with stainless steel components, other than for resale, in California or Colorado between September 8, 2021, and July 6, 2026.
How much can I get from the Gotham Steel, Granite Stone & Bell & Howell Cookware "Non-Toxic" Marketing settlement?
$6.00 cash payment per eligible Product, with a limit of up to 2 eligible Products per household (for a total of $12.00). 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 September 25, 2026. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: No. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Payment pending. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Gotham Steel, Granite Stone & Bell & Howell Cookware "Non-Toxic" Marketing Settlement pay out?
Current payment status: Payment pending. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Gotham Steel, Granite Stone & Bell & Howell Cookware "Non-Toxic" Marketing Settlement claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator, Fidexis Group (Stainless Steel Cookware Settlement Administrator, 1060 Broadway, Suite 301, Albany, NY 12204). Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
Do I need a receipt or a Notice ID to file?
No. The site states "You do not need a Notice ID to submit a claim," and the Notice ID field is marked optional. The claim form asks which products you purchased, the state, the approximate date and the quantity, signed under penalty of perjury. The Settlement Administrator may seek additional information to validate the Claim Form and/or disqualify an invalid claim.
How much money will I get?
Settlement Class Members who submit valid claims can receive a $6.00 cash payment per eligible Product, with a limit of up to 2 eligible Products per household, for a total of $12.00.
When will payments be sent out?
Cash payments will be distributed to Settlement Class Members who timely submit valid Claim Forms after the Court grants final approval and after the time for appeals has ended and any appeals have been resolved. The Final Approval Hearing is set for 8:30 a.m. on November 2, 2026, in Department 1 at 4050 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92501.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
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Listed on the official settlement website (Fidexis Group (Stainless Steel Cookware Settlement Administrator).
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.
- Payment status updated from an official source.
- 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.