Church & Dwight agreed to a $2.5 million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims that Batiste dry shampoo products are contaminated with benzene, a human carcinogen.

Plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit claim Batiste dry shampoo was contaminated with benzene, a known human carcinogen linked to leukemia and other blood diseases. Consumers claim Church & Dwight had a duty to ensure its Batiste dry shampoo products were not contaminated with dangerous ingredients such as benzene.

Batiste is a dry shampoo brand owned by Church & Dwight, which has been featured by Glamour, Vogue, BuzzFeed, Insider and more.

Church & Dwight hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $2.5 million settlement to resolve the benzene class action lawsuit.

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Batiste Dry Shampoo Benzene Class Action Lawsuit

Who’s Eligible:
- Consumers who purchased one or more Batiste dry shampoo products before May 30, 2023.
Estimated Amount: Up to $10 in cash or vouchers
Proof of Purchase:
- No proof is required; however, class members who submit receipts or other documentation of purchases may be eligible to receive a higher benefit.
Claim Form Deadline: 11/15/2023
Case Name & Number:
- Evans, et al. v. Church & Dwight Co. Inc., Case No. 1:22-cv-06301, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
How to file a claim:
- Head over to the Claim Form.
- Read over the claim form to see if you are eligible.
- Complete the claim form with your info.
- Submit your claim form to receive your potential award!

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Bottom Line

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