Bayer Antifungal Spray Settlement $4.85M: Claim by March 11, 2026
By Steve Levine
Published: January 12, 2026
Status: Proposed Settlement
Settlement Amount: $4,850,000
Claim Form Deadline: March 11, 2026
Proof required: No
What is the Bayer Antifungal Spray Class Action About?
You may be part of a new $4,850,000 open class action settlement involving Bayer over allegations that certain Lotrimin and Tinactin spray products were improperly manufactured, labeled, marketed, and sold.
According to the settlement notice, the lawsuit claims some of these products were contaminated with benzene and were tied to Bayer's October 2021 recall. Bayer and the other defendants deny wrongdoing, and the Court has not ruled in favor of either side. The case is being resolved through a proposed settlement to avoid the cost and risk of continued litigation.
What is the Total Settlement Amount?
The total open class action settlement fund is $4,850,000.How Do I Qualify For a Payout?
You may qualify if:• You are in the United States, and
• You purchased one or more eligible Lotrimin or Tinactin spray products in the United States beginning no earlier than November 16, 2015.
The class action settlement says the products at issue are sprays used to treat athlete's foot, ringworm, and other fungal infections that were subject to Bayer's October 2021 recall, including products with lot numbers beginning with TN, CV, or NAA distributed between September 2018 and September 2021.
Which Products Are Included?
Eligible products listed in the class action lawsuit include:• Lotrimin® Anti-Fungal (AF) Athlete's Foot Powder Spray
• Lotrimin® Anti-Fungal Jock Itch (AFJI) Athlete's Foot Powder Spray
• Lotrimin® Anti-Fungal (AF) Athlete's Foot Deodorant Powder Spray
• Lotrimin® AF Athlete's Foot Liquid Spray
• Lotrimin® AF Athlete's Foot Daily Prevention Deodorant Powder Spray
• Tinactin® Jock Itch (JI) Powder Spray
• Tinactin® Athlete's Foot Deodorant Powder Spray
• Tinactin® Athlete's Foot Powder Spray
• Tinactin® Athlete's Foot Liquid Spray
How Much Can I Get Paid?
The settlement offers two payment options. You can choose one of them.Option 1: Proof of Purchase Payment
If you submit a valid claim with valid proof of purchase, you may receive a payment equal to the eligible product's purchase price shown on your proof, excluding taxes.Option 2: No Proof of Purchase Payment
If you do not have proof of purchase, you may claim $7 per product for up to 3 products per household.The settlement notice states you cannot submit both claim types. You must choose proof of purchase or no proof of purchase.
Important Notes About Payments
Payments may go up or down depending on the number of valid claims and the available net settlement fund.The Bayer open class action settlement notice also says payments may be reduced if you or someone in your household already received compensation through Bayer's recall program for these products. The reduction cannot go below $0.
How Do I File a Claim?
To receive a cash payment, you must submit a claim form online or by mail.• Online: Submit electronically on the official settlement website.
• Mail: Send a completed claim form postmarked by the deadline.
What is the Claim Form Deadline?
The claim deadline is March 11, 2026.The notice states online claims must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time on March 11, 2026. Mailed claims must be postmarked by March 11, 2026.
What are the Important Dates?
• Claim form deadline: March 11, 2026
• Opt out deadline: March 11, 2026
• Objection deadline: March 11, 2026
• Final approval hearing: May 13, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. (Newark, NJ)
• Attorneys' fees and service award motion due (per notice): February 9, 2026
When is the Class Action Settlement Payment Date?
There is no exact payment date listed in the notice.The notice says payments will be sent after the Court grants final approval and after any appeals are resolved. If the settlement is approved, claim processing can still take several months.
Is Proof Required to File a Claim?
Proof is not required to file a claim, but it can change your payment option.• With proof: you may be paid the purchase price shown on your proof (excluding tax).
• Without proof: you may claim $7 per unit for up to 3 units per household.
How Do I Find Class Action Settlements?
Find all the latest class actions you can qualify for by getting notified of new lawsuits as soon as they are open to claims:What are my Options?
• Submit a claim form to request a cash payment.
• Do nothing. You will not get a payment, and you may give up the right to sue over the claims covered by the settlement (if approved).
• Exclude yourself (opt out) by March 11, 2026 to keep your right to sue on your own, but you will not get a payment from this settlement.
• Object by March 11, 2026 if you stay in the class and want to tell the Court why you believe the settlement is not fair.
Claim Form Website: AntifungalSpraySettlement.com
Submit Claim
Official Settlement Notice
Sources
• Official Settlement Website: AntifungalSpraySettlement.com• U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, Huertas et al. v. Aeropres Corp., et al., Case No. 2:21-cv-20021
Filing Class Action Settlement Claims
Please submit only truthful information. False claims can be rejected and may carry penalties. If you are unsure whether you qualify, review the official notice or contact the settlement administrator. OpenClassActions.com is a consumer news site and is not a settlement administrator or a law firm.
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Submit Claim| Class Action Summary | |
| Status | Proposed Settlement |
|---|---|
| Claim Form Deadline | March 11, 2026 |
| Settlement Amount | $4,850,000 |
| Category | Consumer Product and Labeling |
| Estimated Payout per Person |
With proof: purchase price (excluding tax). Without proof: $7 per unit up to 3 units per household. Payments may be adjusted pro rata and may be reduced if your household already received recall program payments. |
| Case Number | 2:21-cv-20021 |
| Case Title | Huertas et al. v. Aeropres Corp., et al. |
| Court | U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey |
| Final Approval Hearing | May 13, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. |
| Opt Out Deadline | March 11, 2026 |
| Objection Deadline | March 11, 2026 |
| Claim Website | Antifungal Spray Settlement Site |
| Administrator | Rust Consulting, Inc. |