Colgate Tom's of Maine Toothpaste Class Action Settlement
Consumers who purchased Tom’s of Maine toothpaste products in the United States between November 21, 2020, and March 6, 2026.
Who’s Eligible
You may be eligible for the Colgate-Palmolive settlement if you:
- Purchased one or more Tom’s of Maine toothpaste products within the United States
- Made your purchase between November 21, 2020, and March 6, 2026 (Class Period)
- Bought the product for personal use, not for resale or distribution
Eligible States
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What You Need to Do to Get Paid
To get paid from the Colgate-Palmolive settlement:
Claim Online
- Visit the official settlement claim site to file your claim form.
- Complete all required fields, including your name, contact information, and purchase details.
- Select your claim type: without proof of purchase (up to one product per household) or with proof of purchase (up to three products per household).
- Choose your preferred payment method: PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or a mailed check.
- Submit your claim no later than July 6, 2026.
Claim by Mail
- Download and print the claim form from the official settlement website, or request a paper copy by calling 1-877-315-6779 or emailing the Class Administrator.
- Complete and sign the form, including your name, address, and purchase information.
- If claiming with proof of purchase, attach an itemized receipt or loyalty card record showing the purchase price, date, place, and number of units bought.
- Mail your completed form to the Class Administrator so it is postmarked no later than July 6, 2026.
Without proof of purchase: average manufacturer’s suggested retail price for up to one (1) Class Product per household. With proof of purchase: full refund of amount spent on Class Products, capped at three (3) products per household.
Settlement Payout
Colgate-Palmolive settlement payments vary depending on whether you submit proof of purchase. Without proof of purchase, you may receive the average manufacturer’s suggested retail price for up to one Tom’s of Maine toothpaste product per household. With proof of purchase, you may receive a full refund of what you paid for up to three products per household. If total approved claims exceed the available funds, all payments will be reduced proportionally. Payments can be received digitally via PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle, or by mailed check. Payments will not be distributed until after the court grants final approval at the September 10, 2026 hearing and any appeals are resolved.
- Attorneys’ Fees: up to 33% of Settlement Fund
- Service Awards: up to $1,000 per class representative
- Notice and Administrative Costs
- CAFA Notice
- Class Member Claims
Settlement Documents
Background of the Lawsuit
Tom’s of Maine, Inc., a subsidiary of Colgate-Palmolive Company, manufactures toothpaste products sold through third-party retailers across the United States. In May 2024, an FDA inspection of Tom’s manufacturing facility in Sanford, Maine found that certain conditions were not in compliance with the FDA’s Current Good Manufacturing Processes. Following the inspection, the company reviewed pre-release testing data for approximately 4,900 finished toothpaste batches produced over a three-year period and reported that no batch presented a safety risk to consumers.
Multiple lawsuits were filed alleging that Colgate-Palmolive and Tom’s engaged in deceptive and misleading business practices related to the manufacturing, marketing, and sale of Tom’s toothpaste products. The cases were consolidated and are being overseen by Judge James M. Wicks of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. For more information about class action settlements, visit our settlements hub.
Colgate-Palmolive and Tom’s deny all allegations of wrongdoing and deny any liability. They agreed to the $2,900,000 settlement to avoid the costs and risks of continued litigation. For more information, visit the official settlement website. The settlement has not yet received final court approval.
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Settlement Administrator
Rabinowitz et al. v. Colgate-Palmolive Company, et al.
c/o Class Administrator
P.O. Box 2897
Portland, OR 97208-2897
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