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Consumers who purchased one or more Tom’s of Maine toothpaste products in the United States between Nov. 21, 2020, and March 6, 2026, may be eligible to submit a claim for a cash payment from a class action settlement.
Colgate-Palmolive Co. and its subsidiary Tom’s of Maine Inc. agreed to pay $2.9 million to settle six class action lawsuits. The plaintiffs claimed the companies engaged in deceptive and misleading business practices related to the manufacturing, marketing and sale of certain Tom’s toothpaste products manufactured at Tom’s facility in Sanford, Maine.
Who can file a claim for a Tom's of Maine payout?
Class members must meet the following criteria:
- They purchased one or more Tom’s of Maine toothpaste products in the United States between Nov. 21, 2020, and March 6, 2026.
- They purchased the products or personal use and not for resale or distribution.
How much are settlement payments?
- Without proof of purchase: Class members with no proof of purchase can submit a claim to receive the average manufacturer’s suggested retail price for one Tom’s of Maine toothpaste product per household. The settlement administrator will base the payment amount on the average MSRP during the class period.
- With proof of purchase: Class members with proof of purchase can submit a claim to receive a full refund of the amount they spent on Tom’s toothpaste for up to three products per household.
How to claim a class action rebate
To receive a settlement payment, class members can file a claim online or print the PDF claim form to complete and mail to the settlement administrator.
Settlement administrator's mailing address: Rabinowitz et al. v. Colgate-Palmolive Co., et al., Class Administrator, P.O. Box 2897, Portland, OR 97208-2897
Class members must submit claims online or postmark them by July 6, 2026. They can submit one claim per household.
Required proof
Proof or purchase claims require supporting documentation. This may include an itemized receipt or loyalty card records showing the product, price, date and place of purchase.
Payout options
- PayPal
- Venmo
- Zelle
- Paper check mailed to the address provided
$2.9 million settlement fund breakdown
The $2,900,000 settlement fund will include
- Settlement administration costs: To be determined
- Attorneys’ fees: Up to $957,000
- Attorneys' expenses: To be presented to the court for approval at a later date
- Service awards to class representatives: Up to $1,000 each
- Payments to approved claimants: Remaining settlement funds
Important dates
- Deadline to file a claim: July 6, 2026
- Exclusion deadline: July 6, 2026
- Final approval hearing: Sept. 10, 2026
When is the Tom's of Maine toothpaste settlement payout date?
The settlement administrator will issue payments to approved claimants approximately 60 days after the court grants final approval of the settlement.
Why is there a class action settlement?
The class action lawsuits alleged Colgate-Palmolive Co. and Tom’s of Maine Inc. engaged in deceptive and misleading business practices in the manufacturing, marketing and sale of Tom’s toothpaste products. In May 2024, the Food and Drug Administration identified concerns about conditions at Tom’s manufacturing facility in Sanford, Maine, noting noncompliance with certain manufacturing processes yet a review of finished products found no safety risk to consumers.
The companies deny the allegations but agreed to settle to avoid the expense and risk of continued litigation and a possible trial.
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