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Have you brushed your teeth with Tom’s Toothpaste in the last 6 years? If so, you may be entitled to a cash payment.
According to the class action settlement website, anyone who purchased one or more Tom’s of Maine toothpaste products in the United States between November 21, 2020 and March 6, 2026 is eligible to receive a portion of the class action settlement.
The settlement stems from a lawsuit filed by a consumer in December 2025 against Tom’s of Maine, a subsidiary of Colgate-Palmolive Company, and Colgate. The lawsuit accuses the company of engaging in “deceptive and misleading business practices with respect to the manufacture, marketing, and sale of certain Toms toothpaste products,” according to the website.
The company denies wrongdoing, but agreed to the settlement to avoid legal costs, according to its website.
How to claim a portion of Tom’s toothpaste settlement
Those wishing to claim a portion of the settlement money must do so by July 6.
To submit a claim, participants must fill out a claim form on the payment website.
Forms can be submitted online or downloaded and mailed to the class administrator. You can also contact your class administrator to receive a paper copy of the form.
The class administrator can be reached by phone at 1-877-315-6779, email at info@toothpastesettlement.com, or US Mail at: Rabinowitz et al. v. Colgate-Palmolive Company et al. Class Administrator PO Box 2897 Portland, Oregon 97208-2897.
When will I receive the payment?
The court has scheduled a final approval hearing for the settlement on September 10 at 11 a.m. local time. At the hearing, it will be determined whether the court approves the settlement, whether there are any objections to the settlement, and whether there is a claim for a merit award (compensation) against the designated plaintiff who filed the lawsuit against the company.
The settlement proceeds will be distributed if the court grants final approval of the settlement and after the appeal is resolved. It is unclear how much money the settlement participants expect to receive.
Class Members who submit an approved claim without proof of purchase may receive the total average MSRP for up to one Class product claimed per household. Tom’s toothpaste products range in price from $3.99 to about $15.99, according to the company’s website.
Class Members with proof of purchase are eligible for a full refund on Tom’s products. Refunds are limited to 3 classes of products per claim.
According to the settlement website, if the total amount of approved claims exceeds the funds available for distribution, class participants will receive pro rata reduced payments as appropriate.
How to opt out of Tom’s Settlement
If you wish to opt out of the settlement and retain your ability to sue the Company independently, you may do so by requesting an exclusion by July 6th.
If you wish to be excluded, you can submit an exclusion request to the class administrator. The form must be postmarked by the opt-out deadline.
Michelle Del Rey is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Please contact mdelrey@usatoday.com.
