Tom’s of Maine Class Action Settlement Checks Mailed

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Top Class Actions viewers are starting to receive checks in the mail from a class action settlement that alleged Tom’s of Maine falsely labeled its products as “natural” when they contain chemical ingredients.

According to comments and posts on the Top Class ActionsFacebook page, Class Members who submitted timely and valid claims for the Tom’s of Maine settlement began receiving checks worth as much as $30.59 on June 8, 2016.

If you filed a claim for the Tom’s of Maine class action settlement, keep an eye on your mailbox because checks are on their way!

The Tom’s of Maine settlement resolves allegations that the company mislabeled the following products as “natural” even though they contained “unnatural” substances:

• Toothpaste
• Deodorant/Antiperspirant
• Soap
• Diaper Cream
• Lip Balm or Gloss
• Sunscreen
• Body Lotion
• Body Wash
• Shampoo
• Hand Cream
• Mouthwash

Tom’s of Maine denied the allegations but agreed to pay $4.5 million to avoid the expense and risk of trial.

In addition to establishing a Settlement Fund, Tom’s of Maine also agreed to alter its product labels and marketing practices.

Class Members included all U.S. residents who bought a Tom’s of Maine product (listed above) between Mar. 25, 2009 and Sept. 23, 2015.

The deadline to file a claim for the Tom’s of Maine settlement passed on May 7, 2016.

Congratulations to our Top Class Actions readers who submitted a valid claim and got PAID! If you missed out, sign up for our free newsletter to receive updates on new class action lawsuits and settlements. You can also check out which class action settlements are still accepting claims in our Open Class Action Settlements section.

The plaintiffs are represented by Shepherd Finkelman Miller & Shah LLP, Reese LLP, Halunen Law, Dostart Clapp & Coveney LLP, and The Feinberg Law Firm.

The Tom’s of Maine False Advertising Class Action Lawsuit Settlement is Allison Gay, et al. v. Tom’s of Maine Inc., Case No. 0:14-cv-60604-KMM, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.