A settlement has been reached with Henkel Corp. and Thriving Brands LLC, the defendants, in a class action lawsuit about allegations that aerosol and spray antiperspirant products sold under the Right Guard brand contain or are at risk of containing benzene, reported Top Class Actions.
Anyone in the US who purchased Right Guard Sport and Right Guard Xtreme antiperspirant aerosol and spray products between 19 November 2018 and 8 June 2023 for personal, family or household use - and not for resale - is included in the settlement, according to the publication.
The defendants deny all allegations of wrongdoing and disclaim any liability with respect to any and all claims alleged, added Top Class Actions.
If the court approves the Right Guard settlement, Thriving Brands LLC will pay $1.95 million (€1.75m) into a settle fund.
After payment of attorneys’ fees and costs, incentive awards for the plaintiffs and notice and administration costs, the available settlement funds will be used to pay settlement class members who submit a valid claim, stated the report.
Class members who do not have proof of purchase will receive up to $1.75 (€1.57) for up to five covered products per household.
Those who submit proof of purchase with their claim will receive up to $3 (€2.69) for each covered product, including tax.
Payments may be increased or decreased on a pro rata basis.
The deadline to opt out of or object to the Right Guard settlement is 14 October 2023.
A final approval hearing will take place on 13 December 2023.
The deadline to submit a claim is 14 October.
“A settlement has been reached” in Right Guard benzene case
