Edgewell Personal Care
Per Person
$30–$50
Total Fund
$2.2 million
Deadline
Aug 4, 2018
Filed
Jan 1, 2017
Consumers alleged Wet Ones wipes labeled “flushable” actually damaged plumbing systems and sewer infrastructure. Plaintiffs claimed purchasers paid premium prices believing the wipes safely dissolved after flushing. Edgewell denied any wrongdoing while agreeing to compensate customers nationwide. Class members who purchased qualifying products during covered dates became eligible for reimbursements depending on proof of purchase. The case became part of a broader wave of lawsuits targeting allegedly misleading “flushable” wipe marketing claims.
Consumers who purchased Wet Ones wipes marketed as “flushable” during covered periods qualified for reimbursement. Eligible purchasers included consumers across multiple U.S. states who bought qualifying wipe products for household use. Proof of purchase increased potential compensation though limited claims remained available without receipts. Both individual household consumers and repeat purchasers could participate. Plaintiffs alleged marketed wipes failed safely dissolving after flushing which potentially caused plumbing and sewer issues. Consumers argued product labeling misrepresented actual flushability performance. Edgewell denied liability while agreeing to create a settlement fund. The lawsuit joined a broader national trend involving allegedly misleading flushable wipe claims.