Impacted consumers have one month left to submit their claims for an ongoing Dr. Squatch class action settlement.
The original lawsuit alleged that certain Dr. Squatch products contained synthetic ingredients despite being marketed as natural, which the men's personal care company denies.
Here's what you need to know about filing a claim.
Is it too late to file a claim for Dr. Squatch class action?
No, the deadline to submit a claim in the Dr. Squatch class action settlement is Nov. 27.
Can I opt-out of the Dr. Squatch class action?
No, the opt-out deadline for the Dr. Squatch settlement has passed.
Am I a class member in the Dr. Squatch settlement?
If you're not sure if your claim will be accepted, here's a rundown of which products and purchase dates are included in this settlement.
Per the settlement website and court documents, class members may submit a claim if they purchased any products in the United
States between Nov. 1, 2018 and Aug. 29, 2026 that contained the word "natural" on its labeling, including:
- Men’s Natural Bar Soap
- Men’s Natural Beard Oil
- Men’s Natural Beard Oil & Cologne
- Men’s Natural Lotion
- Men’s Natural Body Wash
- Men’s Natural Cologne
- Men’s Natural Cologne Oil
- Men’s Natural Conditioner
- Men’s Natural Deodorant
- Men’s Natural Face Wash
- Men’s Natural Hand Sanitizer
- Men’s Natural Hand Soap
- Men’s Natural Lip Balm
- Men’s Natural Lotion to Powder
- Men’s Natural Post Shave
- Men’s Natural Shampoo
- Men’s Natural Shave Butter
- Men’s Natural Toothpaste
- Men’s Natural Wipes
You can also check your class status by contacting the settlement administrator at 1-855-706-1956.
How much money is in the Dr. Squatch settlement?
The settlement fund is $9 million, which will also be distributed to Class Counsel's attorney's fees, expenses, class representatives and notice and settlement administration expenses.
The amount you may be entitled to with a valid claim will depend on how many class members claim benefits.
When will I get paid from the Dr. Squatch settlement?
Payments won't be distributed until the settlement has ended and any appeals are resolved.
The final approval hearing is scheduled for March 2.
Kaitlyn McCormick is a Philadelphia-based reporter writing all things cost of living related for USA TODAY.
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