Charmin Freshmates Flushable Wipes Class Action Settlement

Consumers who purchased Charmin Freshmates Flushable Wipes in the past seven years, could get cash from a class action settlement.

Several consumers lodged class action lawsuits against Procter & Gamble alleging their wet wipe type toilet product, Charmin Freshmates, caused clogs and other plumbing problems.

The plaintiffs contended that the product was falsely advertised as being “flushable” and “septic safe,” but led to major toilet issues and, for some, expensive plumbing bills.

The Charmin Freshmates class action states that the flushable wipes have never been suitable for flushing as they “clog and damage plumbing pipes, fail to properly break down in septic tanks, damage septic pumps, catch on screens in municipal sewage lines and must be removed from the sewer system for disposal in landfills, and damage municipal sewage lines and pumps, often due to the proclivity of the wipes to tangle with each other, tree branches, rocks, and other non-flushable items, and form large masses or ropes.”

In addition, the Charmin class action lawsuit claimed that the tiny disclaimer that informs consumers to only flush one or two wipes at a time is still misleading because the wipes do not break down like toilet paper and therefore cause plumbing damage.

The Charmin flushable wipes class action alleges that consumers are financially injured by a minimum of a few hundred dollars when they have to hire a plumber to unclog sewer lines.

Under the terms of the Charmin flushable wipes class action settlement, those who purchased Charmin Freshmates Flushable Wipes between April 6, 2011 and Nov. 26, 2018 can file a claim.

Class Members who can submit proof of purchase can receive a payout of up to $30. Those without proof of purchase can claim up to seven purchases. Class Members will receive a payout of $.60 per package.

Class Members include consumers nationwide, except for those in New York.

Procter & Gamble as also agreed to make labeling changes per the Charmin flushable wipes class action settlement, along with paying $2.15 million in attorneys’ fees and between $1,000 and $5,000 in plaintiffs’ awards.

The deadline to file a claim is Feb. 28, 2019. Class Members who want to object to or exclude themselves from the class action settlement must do so by the same date.

The final hearing is scheduled for March 28, 2019.

Who’s Eligible

Class Members include those who purchased Charmin Freshmates Flushable Wipes or any other Charmin pre-moistened wipes that said it was “flushable” on the package label between April 6, 2011 and Nov. 26, 2018. The products must not have been purchased in the state of New York, however.

Potential Award

Up to $30.

Proof of Purchase

Proof of purchase is not required, but Class Members can only receive a cash payout for up to seven purchases without proof. Class Members who provide proof of purchase can claim up to 50 purchases.

Claim Form

CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »

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

2/28/2019

Case Name

Pettit v. Procter & Gamble Co., Case No. 3:15-cv-02150, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Final Hearing

3/28/2019

UPDATE: The Charmin Freshmates Flushable Wipes Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on March 29, 2019. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.

UPDATE 2: On June 29, 2019, Top Class Actions viewers started receiving checks from a Charmin flushable wipes class action settlement worth as much as $4.60. Congratulations to everyone who filed a claim and got PAID!

Settlement Website

www.PettitWipeSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Settlement Administrator:
Pettit v. Procter & Gamble
c/o Heffler Claims Group
PO Box 58280
Philadelphia, PA 19102-8280
1-833-305-3913

Class Counsel

Adam J. Gutride
Seth A. Safier
Kristen G. Simplicio
GUTRIDE SAFIER LLP

Hassan A. Zavareei
Kristen Law Sagafi
TYCKO & ZAVAREEI LLP

Stuart E. Scott
SPANENBERG SHIBLEY AND LIBER LLP

Defense Counsel

Emily Johnson Henn
Cortlin Lannin
COVINGTON & BURLING LLP