Reynolds agreed to a $3 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit claiming that it falsely represented certain Hefty and Great Value trash bags as “recycling” bags despite their inability to be recycled. No proof of purchase is required to benefit from the settlement.

According to plaintiffs in the case, Reynolds misled consumers to believe that its recycling trash bags were recyclable. Despite these claims, the “recycling” bags allegedly can not be recycled in waste disposal facilities.

Reynolds Brands is a home care product company that sells aluminum foil, trash bags and other essentials.

Reynolds hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $3 million settlement to resolve the false advertising class action lawsuit.

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Hefty, Great Value Recycling Bags Class Action Lawsuit

Who’s Eligible:
- Consumers who purchased Hefty and/or Great Value brand recycling bags between July 20, 2018, and Aug. 30, 2023
Estimated Amount:
- $50 with proof of purchase
- $12 without proof of purchase
Proof of Purchase:
- Proof of purchase evidence must include the identity of the retail store that issued the receipt, the date of the purchase, the price paid, the number of units purchased and the form of payment used.
Claim Form Deadline: 12/13/2023
Case Name & Number:
- Gudgel, et al. v. Reynolds Consumer Products Inc., et al., Case No. 23LA00000486, in the Circuit Court of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit in Lake County, 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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