Class Action Lawsuit for Falsely Advertised Flushable WipesClass Action Lawsuit for Falsely Advertised Flushable Wipes Announcement: Costco customers who purchased Kirkland Signature Moist Flushable Wipes between 2011 and 2017 may be eligible for compensation in a class action lawsuit settlement. The suit alleges that Costco’s advertising falsely claimed the wipes were flushable, causing plumbing issues for customers. Eligibility: * Must have purchased the wipes in New York between July 1, 2011, and May 31, 2017. * Proof of purchase is not required. Compensation: * Customers can claim $1.30 per product purchased, up to a maximum of $55.90 per household (equivalent to 43 products). Filing Deadline: * August 9, 2023 Claim Website: * [Click here to file a claim](link) Note: * Costco has not admitted wrongdoing. * Group members are eligible for a minimum payment of $7.50 per household. Additional Information: * The lawsuit also alleges that Costco’s baby wipes contain harmful PFAS chemicals and are marketed as safe for children. * Costco is facing another class action lawsuit regarding this issue, which is yet to be resolved.
People who purchased the wipes in New York between July 1, 2011, and May 31, 2017, may be eligible for the refund.
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Customers who purchased Costco’s Kirkland Signature Moist Flushable Wipes between 2011 and 2017 may be eligible for money in a class action lawsuit settlement. The lawsuit alleges that Costco falsely advertised its wipes as flushable, leading to damaged pipes, septic systems and other plumbing problems for customers.
According to Top Class Actions, a legal news website, Costco has not admitted wrongdoing. They will pay $2 million to correct the false advertising. The website said: “Consumers claim they would not have purchased the wipes if they had known they were not actually flushable as advertised.”
Those who purchased the wipes in New York between July 1, 2011, and May 31, 2017, are eligible to join the group and have until August 9 to file their claim. Group members are eligible to receive $1.30 per product purchased, with a maximum payment of $55.90 per household — the equivalent of 43 products.
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Am I eligible to file a claim in the class action lawsuit against Costco?
According to the plaintiff, the wipes clogged pipes and damaged sewers, pumps and septic systems after flushing. While Costco says the wipes work as advertised, you may be eligible for cash in the lawsuit settlement.
Customers are only eligible for the class action lawsuit if they purchased the wipes in New York between 2011 and 2017. Customers who purchased the wipes in another state have an invalid claim.
Consumers must visit this website to file a valid claim. You do not need proof of purchase to receive payment, according to Top Class Actions.
The minimum claim awarded to customers is $7.50 per household, with a maximum claim of $55.90.
Costco Faces Another Class Action Lawsuit
According to Top Class Actions, Costco is facing another lawsuit over baby wipes that has yet to be resolved.
The plaintiffs in the lawsuit say Costco’s Kirkland Signature fragrance-free baby wipes contain dangerous levels of PFAS, yet are advertised as safe for children. The product is marketed as being made with naturally derived ingredients, despite allegedly containing PFAS, the legal news website said.
