Cottonelle Flushable Wipes Settlement Payout Update: $5 Payments Reported

Q: Is the Cottonelle Flushable Wipes settlement paying out?

Yes. The court granted final approval on March 14, 2024 in Armstrong v. Kimberly-Clark, and settlement class members are reporting receipt of payments, including $5 virtual prepaid Mastercard payments for valid no-proof claims. The claim deadline already passed on January 16, 2024, so no new claims can be filed.

Q: Who was eligible for the Cottonelle Flushable Wipes settlement?

The settlement covered people in the United States or its territories who purchased recalled lots of Cottonelle Flushable Wipes for personal use between February 7, 2020 and December 31, 2020. Claims are now closed.

Q: Is the Armstrong v. Kimberly-Clark prepaid Mastercard legitimate?

It may be legitimate if it references Armstrong v. Kimberly-Clark, Cottonelle Flushable Wipes, WipeSettlement.com, Kroll Settlement Administration, or a virtual prepaid Mastercard payment. Be cautious of scams: never pay a fee, share bank login credentials or passwords, or click suspicious links. Verify through the official settlement website.

Q: What was the claim deadline?

The deadline to file a claim was January 16, 2024. It has passed.

Q: What was the final approval date?

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas granted final approval of the settlement on March 14, 2024.

By Steve Levine

Cottonelle Flushable Wipes settlement payments reported — Armstrong v. Kimberly-Clark

Published: May 22, 2024 · Updated: June 8, 2026

Status Closed · Payments Reported

Claim Deadline January 16, 2024 (passed)

Payment Reported $5 virtual prepaid Mastercard For valid no-proof claims · up to $5 per household

Proof Required Tiered No proof → up to $5 · with proof → up to 100% reimbursement

Update (June 8, 2026): Settlement class members are reporting receipt of $5 virtual prepaid Mastercard payments labeled as the "Armstrong v. Kimberly-Clark settlement payment." This matches the official settlement terms for valid no-proof claims, which allowed up to $5 per household. The settlement is closed and the claim deadline passed on January 16, 2024.

Is the Cottonelle Flushable Wipes Settlement Paying Out?

Yes. The court granted final approval of the Armstrong v. Kimberly-Clark settlement on March 14, 2024, and settlement class members are now reporting that they have received payments. Among the reported payments are $5 virtual prepaid Mastercard cards issued for valid claims submitted without proof of purchase. Because the claim deadline already passed on January 16, 2024, no new claims can be submitted — this page exists to help you verify a payment you may have received and to summarize what the settlement covered.

Why Did I Get a $5 Prepaid Card?

A $5 virtual prepaid Mastercard labeled as an Armstrong v. Kimberly-Clark settlement payment is consistent with the no-proof payment tier of this settlement. Under the official settlement terms, valid claimants who did not submit proof of purchase were eligible to receive up to $5 per household for recalled lots of Cottonelle Flushable Wipes. If you filed a no-proof claim before the deadline, a $5 prepaid card matches what the settlement promised for that tier.

Is the Email or Prepaid Card Real?

A payment notice or virtual prepaid Mastercard may be legitimate if it references Armstrong v. Kimberly-Clark, Cottonelle Flushable Wipes, WipeSettlement.com, Kroll Settlement Administration, or a virtual prepaid Mastercard payment. Even so, be careful with scams. A real settlement payment will never ask you to:

• Pay a fee to "release" or "unlock" your funds.
• Provide your online banking login or passwords.
• Click a suspicious link or enter sensitive personal data on an unfamiliar site.

If anything looks off, do not click. Instead, verify the payment directly through the official settlement website or the administrator's official contact page.

Can I Still File a Claim?

No. The claim deadline passed on January 16, 2024. The settlement is closed and this page is for payout verification and settlement-status information only. If you are looking for settlements you can still file, see our list of open class action settlements.

What Did the Lawsuit Allege?

Plaintiffs alleged that Kimberly-Clark Corporation sold recalled lots of Cottonelle Flushable Wipes that were allegedly contaminated with a bacterium known as Pluralibacter gergoviae. Kimberly-Clark denied any wrongdoing and agreed to settle without admitting liability. The court did not decide who was right or wrong; the parties resolved the case through a settlement.

Who Qualified?

You may have been included in the settlement class if you were in the United States or one of its territories and purchased recalled lots of Cottonelle Flushable Wipes for personal use between February 7, 2020 and December 31, 2020. Claims are now closed, so this is a description of who was eligible — not an invitation to file. Note that if you already received a prior refund from Kimberly-Clark (such as a refund card from the company's earlier refund process), you may not have been eligible for an additional payment from this settlement.

Payment Details

• Valid claim with proof of purchase: up to 100% reimbursement.
• Valid claim without proof of purchase: up to $5 per household.

According to the settlement terms, the settlement fund provided a minimum of $6 million and a maximum of $13.5 million for valid claims, and the official settlement site noted a separate, prior $4 million Kimberly-Clark refund process. The settlement did not include personal injury claims and did not release any personal injury claims.

Do Not Confuse This With Other Flushable Wipes Cases

This update is specifically about Armstrong et al. v. Kimberly-Clark Corporation — the recalled Cottonelle Flushable Wipes settlement tied to lots that allegedly tested positive for Pluralibacter gergoviae. Do not mix it up with the separate Kimberly-Clark flushable-labeling litigation involving Cottonelle, Scott, Huggies, Poise, and Kotex wipes. They are different cases with different facts and different terms. For the latest on the payment rollout, see our news update on the Cottonelle wipes settlement payments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Cottonelle Flushable Wipes settlement paying out?
Yes. Final approval was granted March 14, 2024, and class members are reporting payments, including $5 virtual prepaid Mastercards for valid no-proof claims. The claim deadline passed on January 16, 2024.

Why did I receive a $5 Armstrong v. Kimberly-Clark prepaid card?
A $5 virtual prepaid Mastercard matches the settlement's no-proof tier, which allowed valid claimants without proof of purchase to receive up to $5 per household.

Can I still file a Cottonelle Flushable Wipes settlement claim?
No. The claim deadline passed on January 16, 2024.

Who was eligible for the Cottonelle Flushable Wipes settlement?
People in the U.S. or its territories who bought recalled lots of Cottonelle Flushable Wipes for personal use between February 7, 2020 and December 31, 2020.

Is the Armstrong v. Kimberly-Clark prepaid Mastercard legitimate?
It may be, if it references Armstrong v. Kimberly-Clark, Cottonelle Flushable Wipes, WipeSettlement.com, Kroll Settlement Administration, or a virtual prepaid Mastercard. Never pay a fee, share banking logins or passwords, or click suspicious links — verify through the official settlement website.

What was the claim deadline?
January 16, 2024.

What was the final approval date?
March 14, 2024.