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HexClad PFAS class action lawsuit overview:
- Who: Khuschbu Didwania, Pratikkumar Patel and Benjamin Adams filed a class action lawsuit against HexClad Cookware Inc.
- Why: The plaintiffs claim HexClad deceptively markets its cookware products as being environmentally friendly and free of harmful chemicals.
- Where: The class action lawsuit was filed in California federal court.
- How to find help: Have you or a loved one drank water with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and later developed cancer or other health issues? You may qualify to join a free PFAS water contamination lawsuit investigation!
HexClad Cookware deceptively markets its HexClad cookware products as environmentally friendly and free of harmful chemicals, a new class action lawsuit alleges.
Plaintiffs Khuschbu Didwania, Pratikkumar Patel and Benjamin Adams claim HexClad markets its cookware products as free of chemicals, despite coating them with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), a type of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS).
The plaintiffs argue HexClad acknowledges that it coats its cookware products with PTFE, while marketing the compound as “safe and inert” and falsely claiming they are free of PFAS.
“It is therefore misleading for HexClad to represent to consumers that its cookware is free from PFOAs and all PFAS,” the HexClad class action states.
The plaintiffs want to represent a nationwide class of consumers who have ever purchased a HexClad cookware product.
HexClad greenwashes cookware products to take advantage of green movement, class action says
The plaintiffs claim HexClad is guilty of “greenwashing” its cookware products as a way to profit off a growing consumer desire to purchase “green” products, without “actually going green.”
“Greenwashers do not make notable efforts toward an environmentally friendly marketplace, certainly not to the extent that they frequently claim,” the HexClad class action states.
The plaintiffs claim HexClad is guilty of unjust enrichment, breach of express warranty and negligent misrepresentation, and of violating California’s Consumer Legal Remedies Act, False Advertising Law and Unfair Competition Law.
The plaintiffs are demanding a jury trial and requesting injunctive relief along with an award of damages for themselves and all class members.
In March, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed a new rule aimed at limiting PFAS in drinking water.
Do you have HexClad Cookware in your home? Let us know in the comments.
The plaintiffs are represented by Caleb Marker, Brian C. Gudmundson and Rachel K. Tack of Zimmerman Reed LLP, and Christopher D. Jennings of Johnson Firm.
The HexClad PFAS class action lawsuit is Didwania, et al. v. HexClad Cookware Inc., Case No. 2:23-cv-05110, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
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214 thoughts onHexClad class action alleges cookware marketed as ‘non-toxic’ actually contains PFAS
I trusted non-toxic advertisement and bought a set from Costco. I trusted Costco and Gordon Ramsey… So disappointed
Now I want my money back. Please add me to lawsuit as well.
I trusted non-toxic advertisement and bought a set from Costco. I trusted Costco and Gordon Ramsey… So disappointed
Now I want my money back. Please add me to lawsuit as well.
Like everyone else here I bought this product on the premise of being non-toxic. So sick of being poisoned and swindled.
I did the same as others. I had stainless steel pots and pans and wanted nonstick pots and pans but I didn’t want the health risk associated with teflon etc. I saw Chef Ramsey using these nonstick and thought if he is using it they must be legit. Now I just want my money back so I can purchase stainless steel again. Wow now they are admitting they contain PTFE on their website.
I, as others, purchased these because they stated non_toxic. I even emailed them and they told me they had no pfoa’s. They never responded about pfas. I too, bought the entire set not only for me, but also my brother and his family. I already had one pot’s coating were down and had to have them replace it. I always hand wash the pans to keep the wear down. Again, just feel mislead and especially with someone like Gordon Ramsey endorsing them.
I purchased almost 1000 dollars worth of hexclad replaced all of my pots and pans and a wok with lids thinking these were safe……i feel like they were deceptive and I would like my money back! I’m having lots of bloodwork done because I’m have autoimmune issues so now I’m gonna ask if I can be tested to see if I have those chemicals in my body…..I want a refund and you can have these back!!!!!
We bought our hexclad set from Costco. the hexclad rep told us that there was no teflon non-stick, rather it was a ceramic coating. I feel misled, or worse. These were expensive and we bought an entire set. I would like my money back at least.
We threw all the pots and pans in the house and replaced them with the set of HexClad. I am Not sure if this was a good idea. or did we put our family in danger?
Purchased after lots of research… Later I have learned more and do feel I was missled by advertisements
I have a set of these pans and cook with them everyday for my family of 5. How concerned should i be? These were expensive and cook amazing but i dont want to put any risk to my babies.
How disappointing. I’ve purchased a pan and thinking of expanding. Glad I ran into this