Dr. Squatch Settlement: Claim by Nov 27, 2026
Bought Dr. Squatch products labeled natural? The $9M settlement pays about $0.50 per product, up to $12.50 with receipts. Claims are due Nov 27, 2026.
A $9 million settlement covers consumers who bought Dr. Squatch products labeled natural, and valid claim forms are due November 27, 2026.
You qualify for the Dr. Squatch settlement if you purchased covered Dr. Squatch products labeled natural in the United States between November 1, 2018 and August 29, 2026. The settlement pays a baseline of $0.50 per product, covering up to five products without receipts and up to 25 products with third-party store receipts. To receive a payment, you must submit a valid claim form by November 27, 2026. The official settlement website is PersonalCareProductsSettlement.com.
The class action lawsuit is Guzman et al. v. Dr. Squatch, LLC, and Dr. Squatch agreed to fund a $9,000,000 settlement without admitting liability or wrongdoing. The court granted preliminary approval for the deal, but final approval remains pending. The lawsuit alleges that Dr. Squatch marketed personal care items as natural even though they contained synthetic ingredients.
Can You Claim in the Dr. Squatch Settlement?
You can claim money in the Dr. Squatch settlement if you bought covered Dr. Squatch items labeled natural in the United States from November 1, 2018 through August 29, 2026. The deadline to submit a valid claim form online or postmarked by mail is November 27, 2026. The settlement fund totals $9,000,000, and payments are distributed on a pro rata basis depending on the total number of valid claims received.
There is no state residency requirement and no minimum purchase amount required to participate. Eligible consumers can claim up to five items with a simple sworn statement, or up to 25 items if they have retailer receipts. Claims are subject to audit, and false information causes the whole claim to be rejected.
Each household is limited to a single claim form. Anyone who purchased products after August 29, 2026 falls outside the class period and cannot participate in the settlement fund.
Who Is Covered and Who Is Not
The settlement class includes all individuals who bought covered Dr. Squatch products labeled natural in the United States during the class window. People who purchased items strictly for resale, as well as Dr. Squatch employees, officers, directors, agents, legal representatives, and their immediate family members, are excluded from class membership. Consumers who chose to opt out before the October 13, 2026 deadline are also excluded.
| Situation | Covered? | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Bought covered products labeled natural between Nov 1, 2018 and Aug 29, 2026 | Within the class definition | No state residency requirement or minimum dollar purchase required |
| Bought Dr. Squatch products after August 29, 2026 | Outside the class definition | Purchases made after the class period closing date do not qualify |
| Purchased Dr. Squatch products for commercial resale | Not covered | Anyone who bought products for resale is excluded from relief |
| Current or former Dr. Squatch employee, officer, or immediate family member | Not covered | Corporate insiders, legal representatives, and immediate families are excluded |
| Second person filing a separate claim from the same physical address | Not covered | The settlement limits participation to one claim submission per household |
Covered products include items labeled as natural across several personal care lines. The settlement notice summarized by Open Class Actions identifies 19 product categories: bar soap, body wash, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, cologne, beard oil, hand soap, toothpaste, lip balm, face wash, lotion, shave butter, post shave, and wipes. The complete and authoritative catalog of covered items is set forth in Exhibit C of the formal settlement agreement. Consumers should check the official settlement website at PersonalCareProductsSettlement.com to view the full product schedule.
If you only purchased products that did not carry a natural label, your purchase is not covered by this settlement agreement.
What the Lawsuit Alleges and What Dr. Squatch Says
The plaintiffs in the Guzman v. Dr. Squatch class action allege that Dr. Squatch deceptively advertised and labeled its personal care products as natural while those products actually contained synthetic ingredients. The case was filed under the caption Guzman et al. v. Dr. Squatch, LLC, Case No. 25STCV03523, in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. These claims represent allegations only, as the court has not ruled on the merits of the dispute.
Dr. Squatch denies all allegations of wrongdoing and maintains that its products were properly labeled as natural. Dr. Squatch agreed to fund the $9,000,000 settlement to resolve the litigation without admitting any liability.
Class members who do not exclude themselves release Dr. Squatch from all legal claims relating to its use of the word natural on products sold during the class period. The release does not extinguish personal injury claims or product liability claims.
How Much the Settlement Pays
The Dr. Squatch settlement payout provides a baseline payment of $0.50 for each eligible product purchased during the class period. Class members claiming products without documentation can claim up to five items, which produces a baseline payment of up to $2.50. Class members with third-party store receipts can claim up to 20 additional items, generating up to $10.00 more for a maximum documented baseline of $12.50 across 25 total products.
| Products Claimed | Proof Required | Baseline Payout | Adjustment Terms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 to 5 products | Signed statement under penalty of perjury | Up to $2.50 ($0.50 per unit) | Adjusted pro rata based on valid claim volume |
| 6 to 25 products | Point-of-purchase receipts from third-party retailers | Up to $12.50 ($0.50 per unit) | Adjusted pro rata based on valid claim volume |
| Over 25 products | Point-of-purchase receipts from third-party retailers | Capped at 25 products ($12.50 baseline) | Claims capped at 25 units before pro rata adjustment |
Actual payment figures are not guaranteed to equal the baseline rate because all distributions are subject to pro rata adjustment. If the total dollar amount of approved claims exceeds the net settlement fund after court-approved expenses are deducted, every payment will decrease proportionally below the baseline numbers. If valid claims total less than the distributable fund, individual payments will increase proportionally, and the settlement notice specifies no maximum ceiling on upward adjustments.
Deductions from the $9,000,000 gross fund are subject to court approval. Class counsel may request attorneys' fees of up to one-third of the fund ($3,000,000) plus litigation expenses up to $50,000. Class representative service awards are requested at up to $40,000 in total, and settlement administration costs are estimated at $475,000.
What to Gather and How to File
To file a Dr. Squatch settlement claim, submit a completed claim form online or postmark a paper form by November 27, 2026. The settlement portal is operated by the appointed settlement administrator, Postlethwaite & Netterville, an EisnerAmper company. You do not need a pre-assigned claim identification number to complete your submission.
- Verify that your Dr. Squatch purchases occurred between November 1, 2018 and August 29, 2026.
- Determine your unit count. If you are claiming five or fewer items, no store receipts are required.
- Gather point-of-purchase receipts from third-party retailers showing purchase dates inside the class period if you claim between six and 25 items.
- Visit PersonalCareProductsSettlement.com to open the online claim form. A paper claim form can also be mailed to the administrator.
- Complete the contact fields and choose how you want to be paid, by check or a digital payment option.
- Sign the declaration under penalty of perjury and submit the form prior to the November 27, 2026 cutoff.
If you claim more than five items without attaching valid third-party receipts, the administrator will reduce your claim to the five-unit unproved maximum rather than voiding your submission. Providing false or fraudulent information will cause your entire claim to be rejected, and all submissions are subject to administrative audit. Our guide to filing class action claims without proof of purchase provides additional context on sworn statements across consumer settlements.
Class members are represented by class counsel, consisting of the Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. and Reese LLP, and claimants are not charged out-of-pocket fees for their legal services. Consumers should beware of copycat scams that mimic consumer litigation. The settlement administrator will never request an application fee or wire transfer to disburse your funds. Access PersonalCareProductsSettlement.com directly in your web browser instead of tapping links in unsolicited text messages or emails.
Key Dates
The opt-out and objection deadlines have already passed, leaving the claim deadline as the primary remaining action window for class members.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| October 13, 2026 | Opt-out and objection deadline (passed) |
| November 27, 2026 | Claim form submission deadline |
| March 2, 2027 | Final approval hearing (10:00 a.m. Pacific Time) |
The final approval hearing is scheduled for March 2, 2027 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time in Department 11 of the Los Angeles Superior Court, located at 312 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles, California. Class members are not required to attend the hearing. Hearing dates can be postponed or rescheduled by the court, so check the official settlement website for scheduling updates.
After You File
Submitting your claim form does not produce an immediate payment because the court must first conduct the final approval hearing and grant formal approval. Distributions take place only after the effective date of the settlement, which occurs after the court grants final approval and all potential appeal periods expire. The settlement notice specifically warns that there is no guarantee benefits will ever be distributed.
If the settlement receives final approval and survives any appeals, payments will be sent by physical check or digital payment options selected on the claim form. To understand the broader procedural stages of class litigation, read our guides on how class action settlements work and how to claim settlement money.
Settlement recoveries may be subject to taxation depending on the underlying damages and tax circumstances of each recipient. This page does not provide tax advice, but our overview of whether legal settlements are taxable outlines general concepts to discuss with an accountant or tax professional.
The settlement administrator and the court maintain exclusive authority to evaluate eligibility, audit claims, and calculate final distributions. If you purchased eligible personal care items during the qualifying period, submit your claim on PersonalCareProductsSettlement.com before November 27, 2026 to claim your share of the Dr. Squatch settlement.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do you get from the Dr. Squatch settlement?
Approved claimants receive a baseline payment of $0.50 per covered product. You can claim up to five products without receipts for up to $2.50, or up to 25 products with third-party store receipts for up to $12.50. These baseline amounts will be adjusted pro rata depending on the total dollar volume of approved claims.
How do I file a Dr. Squatch settlement claim?
You can file a claim online by submitting the official claim form at PersonalCareProductsSettlement.com before 11:59:59 p.m. Pacific Time on November 27, 2026. A paper claim form can also be mailed to the administrator, postmarked by that same date. You do not need a claim identification number to complete the form.
What is the deadline to claim the Dr. Squatch settlement?
The deadline to submit an online claim or postmark a paper claim form is November 27, 2026. The opt-out and objection deadline passed on October 13, 2026. The court has scheduled the final approval hearing for March 2, 2027.
Do I need a receipt to claim?
You do not need a receipt to claim up to five products, which requires only a signed declaration under penalty of perjury. To claim between six and 25 products, you must upload or attach point-of-purchase receipts from third-party retailers showing purchase dates within the class period. Claiming more than five units without documentation will result in your claim being reduced to five units.
Can more than one person in my household claim?
No, the settlement rules restrict claims to one submission per household.
When will Dr. Squatch settlement payments be sent?
No payment date has been announced. Payments will only be disbursed after the court grants final approval following the March 2, 2027 hearing and after all potential legal appeals are resolved. The formal class notice states that there is no guarantee benefits will ever be distributed.
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