MG217 Coal Tar Shampoo Settlement: What Buyers Could Get

How does proof of purchase affect a cash claim?

• With Proof of Purchase, the cash benefit is based on the purchase price for each qualifying purchase. That amount can rise or fall depending on the number of supported claims.
• Without Proof of Purchase, the cash benefit may be up to $7 for each qualifying purchase. It can also change based on the number of qualifying purchases claimed without proof, and Class Counsel may authorize a cap on the total of these benefits for one claimant.
• The notice does not define what documents qualify as Proof of Purchase.

Can I receive both cash and a voucher, and how much is the voucher worth?

• You may choose cash, a voucher, or both only if you submit Proof of Purchase.
• The first voucher is intended to be a $25 credit. If the total requested voucher value is more than the $500,000 voucher fund, the value of each first voucher will be reduced proportionally.
• If money remains after the first round, additional vouchers may go to all authorized claimants, including people who selected cash only. No claimant can receive more than $50 in vouchers total.

What rules apply when using a voucher?

• The voucher is used after you buy an MG217 Product Line product. The Settlement Administrator will provide a code, and you will need proof of that purchase to redeem it.
• The voucher does not expire. It can be transferred, used with other discounts, promotions, or gift cards, and spread across more than one transaction.

What must I put in my claim form?

• Submit a Claim Form online, or mail a completed form with a September 24, 2026 postmark.
• The form must include your name and mailing address, your sworn statement about the number of products you bought during the class period, and your signature under penalty of perjury.
• The notice does not further describe what Proof of Purchase must look like.

Why is my final cash payment not known now?

• The exact cash amount is not known yet. It depends on the number and type of valid claims, as well as deductions or awards from the cash fund for items including approved legal fees, costs, administration, and any service payment to the class representative.
• The settlement provides a $700,000 cash fund and a $500,000 voucher fund. The notice calls both funds non-reversionary, meaning they are designated for settlement benefits rather than returning to Lake.

When would approved claims be paid?

• The Court's final approval hearing is scheduled for October 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
• Benefits are available only if the Court approves the settlement and any appeals are resolved in favor of approval.
• The notice does not give a specific calendar date for payments. It says approved claimants will be paid after final approval and any appeals process is complete. Payment may be electronic, by paper check, or by prepaid debit card.

What happens if I do nothing or choose to leave the settlement?

• Doing nothing keeps you in the class, but you will not receive a payment or voucher because a claim form is required.
• If the settlement is approved, staying in the class means you give up the ability to bring a separate lawsuit against Lake about the claims resolved by this settlement.
• To leave the settlement, submit an electronic or written exclusion request that includes the required case statement, your name, current address, telephone number, signature or e-signature, and date. A mailed request must be postmarked by September 24, 2026.