The proposed $990,000 Galderma settlement covered people who bought certain Differin benzoyl peroxide acne products in the U.S. from January 1, 2020 to February 19, 2026. Claims paid $9.00 per product with proof, or $9.00 each for up to 3 without proof. The claim deadline passed May 19, 2026.
Benefit Summary
Eligible class members may receive choose one: $9 per product with proof or $9 each, up to 3 products.
Payments come from the $990,000 settlement fund and may change after approved deductions.
Available Awards
$9 per product with proof OR $9 each, up to 3 products
Who Is Included
The notice covers certain U.S. buyers of the three listed Differin benzoyl peroxide products for personal, family, or household use, rather than resale, during the stated period. It excludes Galderma and specified related people and entities, the presiding judge’s immediate family, and people who opt out. The notice contains conflicting wording about whether a person must have purchased any covered product or all listed products.
- Products included: Differin Daily Deep Cleanser (5% Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO)), Differin Acne Spot Treatment (10% BPO), and Differin Maximum Strength Acne Foaming Cleanser (10% BPO).
- Purchase window: January 1, 2020 through February 19, 2026, inclusive
- Proof required: Proof of purchase is required to claim payment for more than three products. A claim without proof of purchase may cover up to three products. The notice does not describe what documents qualify as proof of purchase.
Claim and Payment Information
- Claim method: Online submission or mail
- Claim deadline: 2026-05-19
- Instructions: Submit a completed Claim Form with the necessary information and any required documentation. The notice says filing online is the quickest option.
Questions & Answers
Which Differin products are covered?
Only these three Differin products are covered. Other Differin products are not included in this settlement.
- Differin Daily Deep Cleanser (5% BPO)
- Differin Acne Spot Treatment (10% BPO)
- Differin Maximum Strength Acne Foaming Cleanser (10% BPO)
How does proof of purchase affect the cash payment?
The notice presents these as two ways to make a claim. It does not say what particular records count as proof of purchase.
- With proof of purchase: $9 for every covered product claimed; the notice sets no product-number limit.
- Without proof of purchase: $9 per product for no more than three products.
How do I submit a claim?
A timely, valid Claim Form is required to receive a payment. The notice says online filing is the quickest method.
- File online through the settlement website.
- Or print a form from the settlement website and mail it to the Claims Administrator at the address on the form.
- The form must be submitted online or postmarked by May 19, 2026.
When would payments be sent, and what comes out of the settlement fund?
The notice does not provide a calendar date for payments. It says payment will be provided after final approval and finality, which may take time.
- The $990,000 fund first pays approved attorneys’ fees and costs, service awards, and settlement administration and distribution expenses.
- The remaining net settlement amount is used for valid claims.
- Payment is not sent unless the Court approves the settlement and it becomes final.
What must I do if I want to exclude myself?
Opting out means leaving the settlement. A person who opts out cannot receive a settlement payment, but does not give up the ability to pursue the released claims independently.
- Send an individual written exclusion request to the Claims Administrator.
- Include the case name and number, your full name, current mailing address, email address, signature, and a clear statement that you want to be excluded.
- The request must be postmarked or received by May 19, 2026.
- You cannot opt out by phone or email, or submit an opt-out for someone else.
How can I object to the settlement?
Objecting means asking the Court to consider concerns about the proposed settlement. It is different from opting out: a person who excludes themselves cannot object.
- Stay in the settlement and file a written objection with the Court by May 19, 2026.
- Include the case information, your contact information, detailed reasons for the objection, required information about any lawyer, prior objections, and signatures.
- To speak at the hearing, say so in the written objection.
Do I need to attend the final approval hearing?
The Court will consider whether the settlement, requested attorneys’ fees, and service awards should be approved. You generally may not speak at the hearing unless you timely object and follow the notice’s requirements.
- The hearing is scheduled for June 30, 2026, at 9:15 a.m.
- It is scheduled in Courtroom 2119 at the Everett McKinley Dirksen United States Courthouse, 219 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois.
- Attendance is optional. The hearing date, time, format, or location may change.
What happens if I do nothing?
Doing nothing is not the same as opting out. Remaining in the settlement without filing a claim means no payment and a release of the settlement’s covered legal claims.
- You will not receive a cash payment.
- If the settlement is approved and becomes final, you will give up the released claims against Galderma and the Released Parties unless you excluded yourself.
Other Important Dates
- Exclusion deadline: 2026-05-19
- Objection deadline: 2026-05-19
- Final approval hearing: June 30, 2026 at 9:15 a.m.
- Hearing location: Everett McKinley Dirksen United States Courthouse, 219 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60604, Courtroom 2119
Case Details
- Total settlement fund: $990,000
- Case name: Williams v. Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
- Case number: 1:24-cv-02222
- Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- Administrator: Differin BPO Product Claims Administrator
- Official Settlement Website: https://www.DifferinBPOProductSettlement.com
Sources
Claim form, FAQ, deadlines, administrator information
Court-approved notice describing eligibility and benefits