The November 15, 2023 claim deadline has long passed. The official site does not clearly post a current payment or reissue update.
StatusClaims Closed · Administration Update PendingSee the current-status update above.
Claim DeadlineNovember 15, 2023The claims or election period is closed.
Settlement Fund$2.5 million plus voucher fundDeductions and allocation terms apply.
Potential BenefitApproximately $2 per unit or documented purchasesEligibility and allocation rules apply.
What Happened?
The lawsuit alleged that certain Batiste dry shampoos contained benzene and were marketed without adequate disclosure. The defendant denied wrongdoing and agreed to settle.
Who Was Covered?
The class covered qualifying U.S. consumers who bought covered Batiste products for personal use through May 30, 2023, subject to the settlement exclusions.
What Benefits Were Available?
Approved claims could receive an estimated $2 per covered unit without proof for up to five units, with documented purchases eligible under the broader rules, plus certain voucher benefits.
How Claims Were Filed
Claims had to be submitted by November 15, 2023. Payments were later mailed or released electronically in August 2025.
• Final approval granted: May 7, 2025
• Claim deadline: November 15, 2023
• Checks mailed: August 13, 2025
• Digital payments released: August 15, 2025
Settlement Fund and Legal Fees
Notice, administration, legal fees, expenses, benefit payments, and other court-approved deductions are governed by the settlement documents and orders. These amounts can affect individual benefits.
Case Information
Batiste Dry Shampoo Litigation, Case No. See official settlement documents, in Court identified in the official settlement documents.