JASON Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Class Action Settlement

The Hain Celestial Group and JASON Natural Products Inc. have agreed to pay $1.1 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging they falsely advertised that some of their personal care products did not contain the chemical sodium lauryl sulfate, or SLS.

If you purchased certain JASON products between Aug. 17, 2011 and June 2, 2017, you may be entitled to payment from the JASON class action settlement.

The JASON products covered by the class action settlement include:

• JASON Natural Product Long & Strong Jojoba Pure Natural Shampoo
• JASON Volumizing Lavender Shampoo
• JASON Normalizing Tea Tree Treatment Shampoo
• JASON Dandruff Relief 2 in 1 Treatment Shampoo & Conditioner
• JASON Smoothing Coconut Body Wash

Plaintiff Lori D. Gordon initially filed the JASON class action lawsuit in New York federal court on Aug. 17, 2016.

According to the Hain Celestial class action lawsuit, some JASON products feature a prominent label informing consumers that they contain “NO Parabens, SLS, Petrolatum, Artificial Colors or Phthalates.”

SLS is a synthetic surfactant that is used in many cleaning and personal hygiene products. However, exposure to SLS can reportedly have adverse health effects. Short term exposure to SLS may cause irritation to the skin, eyes and respiratory tract, while long-term exposure may cause dermatitis, the JASON class action lawsuit alleges.

The Wall Street Journal reported on March 10, 2016 that two independent laboratories it had commissioned to test Hain Celestial’s products for the presence of SLS found substantial amounts of the chemical. Hain disputed this finding, claiming it uses sodium coco sulfate, which it says is “plant-derived, meets our standard for gentleness, and creates a luxurious sudsy lather during use.”

According to the JASON class action lawsuit, many chemists agree that sodium coco sulfate is a blend of cleaning agents and is made up of about 50 percent SLS.

Gordon alleges the products named in the JASON class action lawsuit were all advertised as containing no SLS but that they included sodium coco sulfate as an ingredient.

The defendants deny any wrongdoing and stand by their products. However, they have agreed to settle the JASON class action lawsuit to avoid the cost and risk of trial. The JASON class action settlement was preliminarily approved on May 5, 2017.

Class Members who would like to opt out of or object to the JASON settlement must do so no later than Aug. 14, 2017.

Who’s Eligible

Class Members include anyone who purchased any of the following products in the United States between Aug. 17, 2011 and June 2, 2017:

• JASON Natural Product Long & Strong Jojoba Pure Natural Shampoo
• JASON Volumizing Lavender Shampoo
• JASON Normalizing Tea Tree Treatment Shampoo
• JASON Dandruff Relief 2 in 1 Treatment Shampoo & Conditioner
• JASON Smoothing Coconut Body Wash

Potential Award

Up to $40.

Class Members who submit proof of purchase may seek reimbursement of $8 per product purchased, up to a maximum recovery of $40. Class Members who do not have proof of purchase may seek reimbursement of $2 per product purchased, up to a maximum recovery of $10.

Proof of Purchase

None required. However, Class Members who submit proof of purchase may claim $8 per product up to a maximum of $40 while Class Members who do not submit proof of purchase are limited to claiming $2 per product up to a maximum of $10.

Claim Form

CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »

Claim Form Deadline

9/18/2017

Case Name

Lori D. Gordon v. The Hain Celestial Group, et al., Case No. 1:16-cv-06526-KBF, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

Final Hearing

9/22/2017

UPDATE: The Jason Sodium Lauryl Sulfate settlement was granted final approval on September 22, 2017.  However, on October 23, 2017, an appeal was filed.  Claims will not be paid until all appeals are exhausted.  We appreciate your ongoing patience. Top Class Actions will continue to provide updates as we learn more.  

UPDATE 2: On Dec. 8, 2017, Top Class Actions viewers who filed a valid claim for the JASON SLS class action settlement started receiving checks in the mail worth as much as $7.40. Congratulations to everyone who filed a claim and got PAID!

Settlement Website

www.GordonSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Gordon v. Hain Settlement
c/o GCG
P.O. Box 10439
Dublin, OH 43017-4039
1-855-474-3859

Class Counsel

Allen Carney
David Slade
CARNEY BATES & PULLIAM PLLC

Defense Counsel

Kenneth K. Lee
Dean N. Panos
JENNER & BLOCK LLP