If you bought some toothpaste from Tom’s of Maine in the last few years, you may get some money. This offer is only for people in the United States. It applies to those who bought one or more Tom’s toothpaste products between November 21, 2020, and March 6, 2026. The details were shared on the settlement website mentioned by USA Today.
The money comes from a legal case filed in December 2025. The case was against Tom’s of Maine and its parent company, Colgate-Palmolive, along with Colgate. The lawsuit said the companies used misleading and unfair ways to make and promote some toothpaste products.
A court hearing is set for Sept. 10 at 11 a.m. local time to decide if the settlement gets final approval. Payments will only be sent after the court approves the deal and any appeals are finished. People without proof of purchase may get money based on the average retail price for one product per household. Tom’s toothpaste prices range roughly from $3.99 to $15.99, so payouts could fall in that range, as cited by USA Today.
People in the U.S. who bought eligible Tom’s toothpaste between Nov. 2020 and March 2026 may qualify for cash.
Q2. What is the deadline to claim the toothpaste settlement money?
You must submit a claim by July 6 to be considered for payment, according to USA Today.
The money comes from a legal case filed in December 2025. The case was against Tom’s of Maine and its parent company, Colgate-Palmolive, along with Colgate. The lawsuit said the companies used misleading and unfair ways to make and promote some toothpaste products.
How to claim money
The company denied doing anything wrong but agreed to settle to avoid long legal costs. People who want money must submit a claim by July 6. You can fill out the claim form online, download it and mail it, or request a paper form from the class administrator, as stated by USA Today. The class administrator can be contacted by phone, email, or mail to help with claims.A court hearing is set for Sept. 10 at 11 a.m. local time to decide if the settlement gets final approval. Payments will only be sent after the court approves the deal and any appeals are finished. People without proof of purchase may get money based on the average retail price for one product per household. Tom’s toothpaste prices range roughly from $3.99 to $15.99, so payouts could fall in that range, as cited by USA Today.
Refund amount details
People with proof of purchase may get full refunds for up to three products per claim. If too many people apply and the money runs out, payments may be reduced for everyone. You can also opt out by July 6 if you want to keep the right to sue the company separately. To opt out, you must send a written exclusion request to the class administrator before the deadline. If you bought Tom’s toothpaste in the U.S. recently, check the settlement and file before July 6 — you might get money.FAQs
Q1. Who can get money from the Tom's of Maine toothpaste settlement?People in the U.S. who bought eligible Tom’s toothpaste between Nov. 2020 and March 2026 may qualify for cash.
Q2. What is the deadline to claim the toothpaste settlement money?
You must submit a claim by July 6 to be considered for payment, according to USA Today.
