Bell & Howell PFAS cookware class action settlement

E. Mishan & Sons, the parent company of Gotham Steel, Granite Stone and Bell & Howell, agreed to a class action settlement to resolve claims it falsely advertised cookware products as “healthy” and “non-toxic” despite containing dangerous chemicals.

The Bell & Howell settlement benefits consumers who purchased one or more Gotham Steel, Granite Stone or Bell & Howell cookware products in California or Colorado between Sept. 8, 2021, and July 6, 2026.

Plaintiffs in the PFAS cookware class action lawsuit accused E. Mishan & Sons of misleading consumers with claims that its cookware products were “healthy,” “non-toxic” and “safe.” In reality, the Gotham Steel cookware allegedly contained dangerous chemicals, such as chromium, iron, nickel, lead, cadmium, PFOA, PFAS, PTFE and PFOS.

E. Mishan & Sons is a cookware company that sells products under the Gotham Steel, Granite Stone and Bell & Howell brands.

E. Mishan & Sons has not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay an undisclosed sum to resolve the PFAS cookware class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the Bell & Howell settlement, class members can receive a cash payment of $6 per eligible product, with a limit of two products per household for a total of $12.

The company also agreed to make non-monetary changes to its business practices. E. Mishan & Sons will include a statement on product labels and its website that the products contain iron, chromium and nickel.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Sept. 25, 2026.

The final approval hearing for the Bell & Howell class action settlement is scheduled for Nov. 2, 2026.

To receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by Sept. 25, 2026.

Who’s Eligible

The class action settlement benefits consumers who purchased one or more Gotham Steel, Granite Stone or Bell & Howell brand cookware products other than for resale in California or Colorado between Sept. 8, 2021, and July 6, 2026.

Potential Award

Up to $12

Proof of Purchase

Class members must provide the product model number and/or UPC, the date of purchase and the retailer where the product was purchased.

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

09/25/2026

Case Name

Fouse, et al. v. E. Mishan & Sons Inc., Case No. CVRI2505343, in the California Superior Court for Riverside County

Final Hearing

11/02/2026

Settlement Website

Stainless-SteelCookwareSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Stainless Steel Cookware Settlement Administrator
1060 Broadway, Suite 301
Albany, NY 12204
[email protected]
888-915-6921

Class Counsel

Shireen M. Clarkson
Ryan J. Clarkson
Tiara Avaness
CLARKSON LAW FIRM P.C.

Defense Counsel

Christopher Chorba
Jeremy Smith
Derek K. Kraft
GIBSON, DUNN & CRUTCHER LLP