An appellate court vacated the settlement approval in 2025 and returned the case to the district court. No payments can be distributed unless approval is restored and any further review is resolved.
An appellate court vacated the settlement approval in 2025 and returned the case to the district court. No payments can be distributed unless approval is restored and any further review is resolved.
An appellate court vacated the settlement approval in 2025 and returned the case to the district court. No payments can be distributed unless approval is restored and any further review is resolved.
StatusApproval Vacated on Appeal · Payments On HoldSee the current-status update above.
Claim DeadlineAugust 9, 2024New claims are not currently accepted.
Settlement FundAt least $2 millionApproved deductions and allocation terms may apply.
Potential Benefit$1.30 per package, subject to limitsEligibility and payment terms apply.
What Happened?
The lawsuit alleged that Kirkland Signature Moist Flushable Wipes were deceptively marketed as flushable and could cause plumbing problems. Costco and Kimberly-Clark denied wrongdoing and liability.
Who Was Covered?
The settlement class covered people who purchased Kirkland Signature Moist Flushable Wipes in New York between July 1, 2011 and May 31, 2017.
What Benefits Were Available?
Claims were valued at $1.30 per package, with a $7.50 minimum and limits based on proof. No-proof claims were capped at 43 packages, or $55.90, under the settlement terms.
Claims and Payment Information
An appellate court vacated the settlement approval in 2025 and returned the case to the district court. No payments can be distributed unless approval is restored and any further review is resolved. People with an existing claim or notice should rely on claim-specific communications and the official source.
• Claim deadline: August 9, 2024 • Initial final approval: December 2024 • Approval vacated and case remanded: July 2025
Settlement Fund and Legal Fees
Administration, legal fees, expenses, benefit payments, and other approved deductions are governed by the official documents and court orders and can affect individual benefits.
Case Information
Kurtz v. Kimberly-Clark Corp. 1:14-cv-01142-PKC-RML U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.