Pineda v. Lake Consumer Products (MG217 Coal Tar Shampoo) Benzene Settlement
What this is about
The lawsuit alleged that MG217 coal tar shampoo and other coal tar products manufactured by Lake Consumer Products contained benzene or were otherwise defective, in a case over the presence of benzene in the products.
The background
A class action settlement has been reached in Pineda v. Lake Consumer Products, Inc., pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, over MG217 coal tar shampoo and related coal tar products. Lake Consumer Products agreed to provide $1,200,000 in benefits: a non-reversionary Cash Settlement Fund of $700,000 and a non-reversionary Non-Monetary Fund of $500,000 in vouchers. Claimants may receive up to $7 per bottle without a receipt, the full purchase price with proof of purchase, and/or a $25 product voucher (cash and voucher together require proof of purchase). Claim Forms must be submitted online or postmarked by September 24, 2026; the opt-out/objection deadline is September 24, 2026, and the Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for October 15, 2026.
Worth knowing
A class action settlement has been reached in Pineda v. Lake Consumer Products, Inc., pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, over MG217 coal tar shampoo and related coal tar products. Lake Consumer Products agreed to provide $1,200,000 in benefits: a non-reversionary Cash Settlement Fund of $700,000 and a non-reversionary Non-Monetary Fund of $500,000 in vouchers. Claimants may receive up to $7 per bottle without a receipt, the full purchase price with proof of purchase, and/or a $25 product voucher (cash and voucher together require proof of purchase). Claim Forms must be submitted online or postmarked by September 24, 2026; the opt-out/objection deadline is September 24, 2026, and the Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for October 15, 2026.
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How much can I get from the Pineda v. Lake Consumer Products (MG217 Coal Tar Shampoo) Benzene Settlement?
Up to $7 per bottle with no receipt, full purchase price with proof of purchase, and/or a $25 product voucher — from a $1,200,000 benefits package ($700,000 non-reversionary cash fund + $500,000 non-reversionary voucher fund)
What happened in the Pineda v. Lake Consumer Products (MG217 Coal Tar Shampoo) Benzene Settlement case?
The lawsuit alleged that MG217 coal tar shampoo and other coal tar products manufactured by Lake Consumer Products contained benzene or were otherwise defective, in a case over the presence of benzene in the products.
How do I actually file a claim?
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