Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate Toothpaste Heavy Metals Lawsuit
The Colgate toothpaste case concerns allegations that marketing for certain toothpastes was misleading because the products contained or risked containing heavy metals. Colgate challenged the claims, and a June 25, 2026 order allowed some to continue while dismissing others. That ruling did not establish a settlement payout or a no-proof claim process.
This is ongoing litigation, not a settlement. No settlement fund exists today and the allegations have not been proven in court.
Key facts
A proposed class action alleges that certain Colgate toothpaste products, including products marketed to children, contained heavy metals and were promoted using statements the plaintiffs claim were misleading. Colgate disputed the claims and moved to dismiss the complaint.
On June 25, 2026, the court dismissed claims based on alleged omissions or failures to disclose while allowing certain claims based on alleged affirmative misrepresentations to continue. No class has been certified and no settlement has been reached. Consumers cannot file a settlement claim at this time.
Who may qualify
No settlement class has been established. The lawsuit concerns purchasers of certain Colgate toothpaste products, but no class has been certified and no settlement claim is available.
Claim helps you check whether you may qualify to have a claim reviewed. No settlement fund exists today.
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