Pine-Sol proposed $5.65 million class action settlement

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If you purchased certain Pine-Sol® Scented products in the United States between Nov. 1, 2018, and Nov. 15, 2023, a class action settlement could affect your rights.

Clorox agreed to a $5.65 million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims it sold certain scented Pine-Sol products contaminated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria. 

The class is made up of anyone in the United States who, between Nov. 1, 2018, and Nov. 15, 2023, purchased in the United States for household use and not for resale or distribution, one or more Pine-Sol Scented products, including Pine-Sol Multi-Surface Cleaners in Lavender Clean, Sparkling Wave and Lemon Fresh scents; all CloroxPro Pine-Sol All Purpose Cleaners in Lavender Clean, Sparking Wave, Lemon Fresh and Orange Energy scents; and Clorox Professional Pine-Sol Lemon Fresh cleaners. Original (Pine Scent) is not included in the settlement.

Consumers filed class action lawsuits after Clorox announced on or around Oct. 25, 2022, that laboratory testing identified Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria in certain scented Pine-Sol products. The company, along with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, initiated a recall. 

The defendant denies all claims and that they violated any law. The plaintiffs and the defendant agreed to a settlement to avoid the costs and risks of a trial and to allow class members to receive payments from the settlement. The plaintiffs and their attorneys think the settlement is best for all class members.

Under the terms of the Pine-Sol settlement, all class members who submit a valid and timely claim form are eligible to receive a monetary payment. 

Class members who submit a claim with no proof of purchase are eligible to receive $3.57 per class product purchased, up to a maximum of two, for a total potential payment of $7.14.

Class members who submit proof of purchase along with their claim are entitled to receive a full refund of the documented amount spent on the class products. Those who received a refund for one or more class products in connection with the recall will not receive a payment for the refunded products.

The settlement administrator may adjust payment amounts on a pro rata basis so the total amount paid to all class members equals the available funds.

The deadline to opt out of or object to the settlement is Feb. 7, 2024.

The final hearing is scheduled for May 22, 2024.

Consumers must submit claim forms no later than Feb. 7, 2024.

Who’s Eligible

Anyone in the United States who, between Nov. 1, 2018, and Nov. 15, 2023, purchased in the United States, for household use and not for resale or distribution, one or more Pine-Sol Scented products, including Pine-Sol Multi-Surface Cleaners in Lavender Clean, Sparkling Wave and Lemon Fresh scents; all CloroxPro Pine-Sol All Purpose Cleaners in Lavender Clean, Sparking Wave, Lemon Fresh and Orange Energy scents; and Clorox Professional Pine-Sol Lemon Fresh cleaners. Original (Pine Scent) is not included in the settlement.

Potential Award

Varies.

Proof of Purchase

No proof of purchase is necessary; however, class members who submit proof of purchase, such as a receipt, may be eligible to receive a higher payment.

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

02/07/2024

Case Name

• Swetz v. Clorox Co., Case No. 7:22-cv-09374-PMH, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
• Charles v. Clorox Co., Case No. 4:22-cv-6855-HSG, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
• Kossel v. Clorox Co., Case No. 7:22-cv-10450-PMH, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

Final Hearing

05/22/2024

Settlement Website

PSSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Pine-Sol Settlement
c/o Class Administrator
1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Info@PSSettlement.com
1-888-339-9884

Class Counsel

THE SULTZER LAW GROUP PC

Defense Counsel

JENNER & BLOCK LLP