Right Guard antiperspirant $1.95M class action settlement

Update:

• The court granted this settlement final approval Dec. 13, 2023.
• Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Settlements & Payouts Facebook group.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This content has been sponsored and edited for clarity in collaboration with the sponsor.

A settlement has been reached with Henkel Corp. and Thriving Brands LLC, the defendants, in a class action lawsuit about allegations that aerosol and spray antiperspirant products sold under the Right Guard brand contain or are at risk of containing benzene. 

The settlement includes anyone in the United States who purchased Right Guard Sport and Right Guard Xtreme antiperspirant aerosol and spray products between Nov. 19, 2018, and June 8, 2023, for personal, family or household use, and not for resale. 

The defendants deny all allegations of wrongdoing and disclaim any liability with respect to any and all claims alleged.

If the court approves the Right Guard settlement, the defendants will pay $1.95 million into a settlement fund. After payment of attorneys’ fees and costs, incentive awards for the plaintiffs and notice and administration costs, the available settlement funds will be used to pay settlement class members who submit a valid claim.

Class members who do not have proof of purchase will receive up to $1.75 for up to five covered products per household.

Those who submit proof of purchase with their claim will receive up to $3 for each covered product, including tax.

Payments may be increased or decreased on a pro rata basis.

The deadline to opt out of or object to the Right Guard settlement is Oct. 14, 2023.

A final approval hearing will take place Dec. 13, 2023.

The deadline to submit a claim is Oct. 14, 2023.

Who’s Eligible

Anyone in the United States who purchased Right Guard Sport and Right Guard Xtreme antiperspirant aerosol and spray products between Nov. 19, 2018, and June 8, 2023, for personal, family or household use, and not for resale. 

Potential Award

• Up to $3 for each covered product listed on the proof of purchase, inclusive of all taxes
• Up to $1.75 for up to five covered products claimed per household, without proof of purchase.

Proof of Purchase

Receipts or other proof of purchase that reasonably establishes the fact and date of the purchase of one or more of the covered products between Nov. 19, 2018, and June 8, 2023. No proof of purchase is required; however, class member payments may be higher for those who are able to submit proof.

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

10/14/2023

Case Name

Goldstein v. Henkel Corp, et al., Case No. 3:22-cv-00164 (AWT) in the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut

Final Hearing

12/13/2023

Settlement Website

AntiperspirantSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Antiperspirant Settlement
c/o Claim Administrator
1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA 19103
info@AntiperspirantSettlement.com
1-844-336-0202

Class Counsel

LEVIN SEDRAN & BERMAN LLP

BURSOR & FISHER PA

MILBERG COLEMAN BRYSON PHILLIPS GROSSMAN PLLC

THE SULTZER LAW GROUP

LEVI & KORSINSKY LLP

Defense Counsel

REARDON SCANLON LLP