Published
April 7, 2026
Updated
June 26, 2026
Bought Tom's of Maine toothpaste since November 2020? You can claim the average retail price of one product with no receipt — or a full refund on up to three with proof.
What Is This Settlement About?
Colgate-Palmolive Company and its Tom's of Maine subsidiary have agreed to a $2.9 million class action settlement to resolve allegations of deceptive marketing of Tom's of Maine toothpaste manufactured at the Sanford, Maine facility. The lawsuit stems from a May 2024 FDA inspection that raised concerns about compliance with the FDA's Current Good Manufacturing Processes at the facility.Following the inspection, Tom's reviewed pre-release testing data for approximately 4,900 finished toothpastes manufactured over a three-year period and reported that no batch showed a safety risk to consumers. Several class action lawsuits were filed across the country alleging deceptive and misleading business practices, and they have now been consolidated for settlement purposes in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
Colgate-Palmolive and Tom's of Maine deny all allegations of wrongdoing or liability and deny that they violated any law or made any misrepresentation. The settlement allows them to avoid the cost and uncertainty of continued litigation.
Status
Claims Open
Claim Deadline
July 6, 2026
opt-out and objection deadline same day · final approval hearing September 10, 2026
Estimated Payout
Avg MSRP for 1 — or full refund for up to 3
no proof: average MSRP for 1 Tom's of Maine toothpaste per household · with proof: full refund for up to 3 products · pro rata if claims exceed $2.9M fund
Proof Required
Optional
no proof needed for the 1-product tier (sworn attestation only) · receipts required to claim up to 3 products
Who Qualifies?
You qualify if you purchased one or more Tom's of Maine toothpaste products anywhere in the United States between November 21, 2020 and March 6, 2026, for personal use (not for resale or distribution). The settlement covers any Tom's of Maine toothpaste product purchased during that class period.That is a wide net. Tom's of Maine toothpaste is sold at major retailers nationwide including Target, Walmart, Whole Foods, Kroger, Walgreens, CVS, Amazon, and most grocery stores. If you have used Tom's of Maine toothpaste in the past five years, you almost certainly qualify.
No Proof Required for One Product
This is one of the easiest "no proof required" class action settlements available right now. Here are the two payment options:Without proof of purchase: You can claim the average manufacturer's suggested retail price for one Tom's of Maine toothpaste product per household. No receipt, no records, just an attestation that you bought it.
With proof of purchase: You can claim a full refund for up to three Tom's of Maine toothpaste products, capped at three. Acceptable proof typically includes receipts, online order history, or credit card statements showing the purchase.
If the total value of all approved claims exceeds the available settlement funds, payments will be reduced pro rata. If total claims are less than the funds available, the remaining money will be donated to Equal Justice Works.
How Do I File a Claim?
Submit your claim online at ToothpasteSettlement.com or download a paper claim form and mail it to the class administrator. Your claim must be submitted online or postmarked by July 6, 2026.The online filing process is quick. You will be asked for basic contact information, the type of claim (with or without proof), and an attestation that the information is true. If you have receipts, you can upload them.
When Will Payments Be Sent?
The final approval hearing is scheduled for September 10, 2026 at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York (Central Islip Courthouse, Courtroom 1020). If the court approves the settlement and there are no appeals, payments will be distributed after the effective date. The exact timing depends on how long claims processing takes.Free settlement alerts
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Official Settlement Notice (PDF)
Settlement Website: ToothpasteSettlement.com
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Sources
• Official Settlement Website -- ToothpasteSettlement.com• Court-authorized settlement notice, Rabinowitz et al. v. Colgate-Palmolive Company et al., No. 2:25-cv-6996 (JMW) (E.D.N.Y.)
Case Information
Lead Case: Rabinowitz et al. v. Colgate-Palmolive Company et al., No. 2:25-cv-6996 (JMW)
Court: U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Judge: Hon. James M. Wicks
Defendants: Colgate-Palmolive Company and Tom's of Maine Inc.
Allegation: Deceptive marketing of Tom's of Maine toothpaste following FDA inspection of Sanford, Maine facility
Settlement Fund: $2,900,000
Class Period: November 21, 2020 through March 6, 2026
Who Qualifies: U.S. consumers who bought Tom's of Maine toothpaste during the class period
Without Proof: Average MSRP for 1 product per household
With Proof: Full refund for up to 3 products
Claim Deadline: July 6, 2026
Opt-Out / Objection Deadline: July 6, 2026
Final Approval Hearing: September 10, 2026 (Central Islip Courthouse, Courtroom 1020)
Attorneys' Fees: Up to 33% of the fund
Service Awards: Up to $1,000 each for class representatives
Class Counsel: The Wright Law Office P.A., Denlea & Carton LLP, Wilshire Law Firm PLC
Settlement Website: ToothpasteSettlement.com
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Settlement Amount
$2,900,000
Case Title
Rabinowitz et al. v. Colgate-Palmolive Company et al.
Case Number
2:25-cv-6996 (JMW)
Court
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Final Approval Hearing
September 10, 2026 before Judge James M. Wicks
Courtroom 1020 — Central Islip Courthouse
Official Website
Toothpaste Settlement.com
