When to File a Flushable Wipes Class Action Lawsuit

Legal experts are encouraging consumers who purchased flushable wipes and experienced plumbing problems soon after to talk to specialized class action lawyers.

Wipes advertised to be flushable have proven otherwise, as consumers reported clogged toilets and overwhelmed septic tanks. Flushable wipes are supposed to quickly biodegrade, but have reportedly caused millions of dollars in plumbing damage to homes as well as at municipal treatment plants.

Homeowners have reported spending hundreds of dollars unclogging toilets, repairing dead septic tanks, and dealing with leaking pipes.

Sewer officials in one suburban Washington, D.C., community reported seeing major sewer complications related to flushable wipes. Sewer officials say the flushable wipes were breaking down standard plumbing equipment, and would need specialized equipment to shred the wipes.

Legal experts criticize the companies for taking advantage of the lack of an official definition for the term “flushable.”

Flushable wipes are supposed to be an easier and more hygienic alternative to toilet paper. Users wipe themselves using a moist wipe instead of dry toilet paper.

Overview of Flushable Wipes Allegations

It has already cost several cities thousands of dollars to fix problems flushable wipes have reportedly caused at treatment plants. Toilet paper can begin disintegrating in seconds, while wipes can take 10 minutes or more.

The wipes are particularly popular for use on babies and the elderly. They are more gentle in cleaning up, but are not necessarily meant for flushing.

A class action lawsuit investigation has been launched to determine if the companies falsely advertised their products as flushable when they were not, and would then be liable for flooding or other plumbing problems caused by the wipes.

If you have experienced plumbing problems you believe were related to using “flushable” wipes, you should immediately contact an attorney who will provide a free review to see if you qualify to be part of a class action lawsuit.

Join a Flushable Wipes Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

If you purchased one of the following flushable wet wipes, you may qualify to join a free class action lawsuit investigation:

• Babyganics® flushable wipes
• Charmin Freshmates
• CVS flushable wipes
• Equate® flushable wipes by Wal-Mart
• Kandoo® flushable wipes by Pampers
• up & up® flushable wipes by Target
• Walgreens flushable wipes
• Other flushable wipe products

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