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Procter & Gamble (P&G) agreed to pay $8 million as part of a settlement to resolve claims its aerosolized products contain benzene, a known carcinogen. Consumers do not need to provide proof of purchase in order to benefit.
The Procter & Gamble settlement benefits consumers who purchased Secret, Old Spice, Pantene, Waterl<ss, Aussie, Herbal Essences or Hair Food aerosol antiperspirant, deodorant, body spray, dry shampoo or dry conditioner products between Nov. 4, 2015, and Dec. 31, 2021.
According to a class action lawsuit against P&G, aerosol products sold by the company’s brands were contaminated with benzene. Benzene is formed both naturally in volcanoes and forest fires and through synthetic products such as the production of crude oil and gasoline, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although the chemical is used to make plastics and other synthetics, benzene is a carcinogen associated with leukemia.
P&G recalled several of its aerosol products in December 2021 due to benzene contamination, the plaintiffs note. Several class action lawsuits followed these recalls, claiming that consumers wouldn’t have purchased the products if they knew the aerosol items would expose them to a known carcinogen. Plaintiffs in the consolidated case sought refunds for purchased P&G aerosol products and compensation for false advertising.
P&G hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to an $8 million class action settlement to resolve these allegations.Â
Under the terms of the Procter & Gamble settlement, class members can receive a cash payment based on the number of products they purchased and whether they provide proof of purchase.Â
Each eligible product will result in either $3.50 in cash or a voucher for the same product purchased. Voucher value varies depending on brand and type, as follows: $5 for Old Spice Hair; $6 for Aussie; $7 for Old Spice, Secret or Herbal Essences; $9 for Pantene or Waterl<ss; and $10 for Hair Food.Â
Class members can claim up to three eligible products without proof of purchase for a maximum payment of $10.50 or applicable vouchers.Â
With proof of purchase, class members can receive compensation for each eligible product they purchased.
In addition to monetary payments, the Procter & Gamble settlement provides non-monetary relief. The company has agreed to implement material testing, finished product testing and other measures to monitor for benzene contamination in the future.
The deadline for exclusion and objection is Jan. 26, 2023.Â
The final approval hearing for the Procter & Gamble benzene products settlement is scheduled for May 30, 2023.
In order to receive benefits under the P&G settlement, class members must submit a valid claim form by Jan. 26, 2023.
Who’s Eligible
Consumers who purchased Secret, Old Spice, Pantene, Waterl<ss, Aussie, Herbal Essences or Hair Food aerosol antiperspirant, deodorant, body spray, dry shampoo or dry conditioner products between Nov. 4, 2015, and Dec. 31, 2021
Potential Award
Varies
Proof of Purchase
Class members can claim up to three eligible products without proof of purchase for a maximum payment of $10.50 or applicable vouchers.Â
With proof of purchase, class members can receive compensation for each eligible product they purchased.
A dated receipt or other document evidencing the class member’s actual purchase of one or more of the P&G aerosol products between Nov. 4, 2015, and Dec. 31, 2021.
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
01/26/2023
Case Name
In re: Procter & Gamble Aerosol Products Marketing & Sales Practices Litigation, Case No. 2:22-MD-03025, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Final Hearing
05/30/2023
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Procter & Gamble Aerosol
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
PO Box 5324
New York, NY 10150-5324
833-709-0662
Class Counsel
Gary Klinger
MILBERG COLEMAN BRYSON PHILLIPS GROSSMAN
Kevin Laukaitis
SHUB LAW FIRM
Steven Bloch
SILVER GOLUB & TEITELL LLP
Mark S Reich
LEVI & KORSINSKY LLP
Richard S Wayne
STRAUSS TROY CO LPA
Rick Paul
PAUL LLP
Paul Doolittle
POULIN WILLEY ANASTOPOULO LLC
Bryan Aylstock
AYLSTOCK WITKIN KREIS & OVERHOLTZ PLLC
Jonathan Jagher
FREED KANNER LONDON & MILLEN LLC
Michael Reese
REESE LLP
Terence R Coates
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Noah M Schubert
SCHUBERT JONCKHEER & KOLBE LLP
Defense Counsel
Andrew Soukup
COVINGTON & BURLING LLP
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244 thoughts onProcter & Gamble benzene aerosol products $8M class action settlement
PLz add me!
Please add me. I purchased secret products from Amazon, and after receiving and using, I seen a recall on the exact numbers of the recall, in the last can I hadthat I was using at the time. Ausie products, well let’s just say I should be dead due to use of all hair products along with herbal essence conditioner. I believe I can provide proof of the Amazon purchases.
Pls add I use secret and Aussie , herbal essence unbelievable
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I’ve been using Secret since I was a kid. Pantene pro v daily. ADD ME TOO
I have been using Secret for years along with Pantene hair products as well as Herbal Essence. Please include me.
I have purchased for myself and my 3 children Aussie, Pantene, Secret, Herbal Essence and Old Spice in their aerosol antiperspirants, deodorants and dry shampoos several, several times between November 2015 and December 2021. Please add me.
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Been using some of these for years. They need to stop poisoning us. Add me
Have been using Secret spray deodorant for over 20 years, Pantene and Herbal Essences. Please add me to the class action settlement. I wish I had kept all my receipts for those products. So, many years.
Add me please been using P&G since I was a kid