In June 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Tom’s of Maine for allegedly falsely marketing Tom’s Toothpaste as natural when, according to plaintiffs, the toothpaste contains chemically processed ingredients. (Coburn et al v. Tom’s of Maine, Inc., Case No. 20-cv-1036, C.D. Cal.)

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Various Tom’s of Maine Products

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Various Tom’s of Maine Products

October 2017: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been…

Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste

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Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste

May 2015: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been…

Tom’s Toothpaste

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Tom’s Toothpaste

April 2016: The appeal was voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. March 2016: A federal judge granted final approval of a settlement of this lawsuit. According…

Tom’s of Maine Natural Claims

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Tom’s of Maine Natural Claims

In October 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Colgate-Palmolive and Tom’s of Maine for allegedly falsely marketing Tom’s of Maine products as “natural” when they actually have synthetic and…

Tom’s Toothpaste Products

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Tom’s Toothpaste Products

March 2016: A federal judge granted final approval of a settlement in another false advertising class-action lawsuit against Tom’s of Maine that will also resolve the claims in this lawsuit.…


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