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MG217 Coal Tar Shampoo Benzene Settlement

Settlement Amount
$1,200,000
Claim Deadline
September 24, 2026
Total Fund
$1,200,000

MG217 Coal Tar Shampoo Benzene Settlement is a $1,200,000 class action settlement ($700,000 cash + $500,000 in vouchers) for people who purchased MG217 coal tar shampoo products in the United States between January 1, 2021 and June 25, 2026. Covered products include MG217 Psoriasis Extra Strength, MG217 Psoriasis Medicated Conditioning 3% Coal Tar Shampoo, and MG217 Dandruff Therapeutic Shampoo. Without proof of purchase you may choose cash of up to $7 per product or a $25 voucher; with proof you may receive both a documented cash benefit and a voucher. No Notice ID or PIN is required. File by September 24, 2026 at mg217shampoosettlement.com/claim.

Do I Qualify?

You may be eligible if:

No proof of purchase is required to file. You do not need a Notice ID or PIN. Without proof, you may choose cash of up to $7 per qualifying product or a $25 voucher, under an attestation of purchase signed under penalty of perjury. With proof of purchase, you may receive both a documented cash benefit (the purchase price for each qualifying purchase, pro rata) and a voucher.

File your claim through the official settlement website at mg217shampoosettlement.com before September 24, 2026.

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What Happened?

Purchasers of MG217 coal tar shampoo products sued the manufacturer, Lake Consumer Products, Inc., alleging that Lake did not properly manufacture these products in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and industry practice as to the levels of benzene present in the Products.

Lake denies Plaintiff's claims, denies any fault or wrongdoing, and asserts that the Products are safe and conform with all state and federal regulations. The Court has not decided whether Lake did anything wrong. The parties agreed to a Proposed Settlement to avoid the expenses and uncertainties of continuing the lawsuit.

The case is Lorisa Pineda v. Lake Consumer Products, Inc., Case No. 5:2024-cv-01074-CH, before Judge Henry in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for October 15, 2026. Lake also agreed not to manufacture, market, distribute, or sell the Products unless coal tar in the finished product is no more than 0.5% by weight.

How to File Your Claim

  1. Submit a claim online at mg217shampoosettlement.com/claim or by mail, postmarked by September 24, 2026
  2. No Notice ID or PIN is required to file
  3. A valid Claim Form must include your name, mailing address, an attestation of the number of Products purchased during the class period, and a signature under penalty of perjury
  4. Paper claims and questions: Lake Consumer Products Settlement, 1060 Broadway, Suite 308, Albany, NY 12204, or call 1-888-722-7084
  5. Visit the official claim form: https://www.mg217shampoosettlement.com/claim

How Much Will I Actually Get?

No-proof claimants can choose either a cash payment of up to $7 per qualifying product OR a $25 product voucher for future MG217 purchases (vouchers do not expire, are transferable, and may be combined with other discounts). Claimants WITH proof of purchase can receive both a documented cash benefit (the purchase price for each qualifying purchase, subject to pro rata adjustment) and a voucher. The $1,200,000 settlement is a $700,000 non-reversionary cash fund plus a $500,000 non-reversionary voucher fund. Final per-claim amounts depend on total valid claims filed (pro rata).

Last reviewed: August 20, 2026 | Information verified from court records and official settlement documents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I part of this class?
You are part of the class if you purchased any variety of the Products in the United States from January 1, 2021 until June 25, 2026. The Products are MG217 coal tar shampoo products such as MG217 Psoriasis Extra Strength, MG217 Psoriasis Medicated Conditioning 3% Coal Tar Shampoo, and MG217 Dandruff Therapeutic Shampoo. Eligible states: All (nationwide).
What does the settlement provide?
Lake has agreed to provide $1,200,000 in settlement benefits: a non-reversionary Cash Settlement Fund of $700,000 and a non-reversionary Non-Monetary Fund of $500,000 in vouchers. Class members who submit a timely, valid Claim Form receive a Cash Benefit or a Voucher, depending on which they select. With proof of purchase, the cash payment equals the purchase price for each qualifying purchase (pro rata). Without proof of purchase, cash is up to $7.00 per qualifying product (pro rata). A $25.00 voucher may be elected instead; vouchers do not expire, are transferable, may be combined with other discounts, and need not be used in a single transaction. An authorized claimant may elect both a cash benefit and a voucher if they submit proof of purchase. Final amounts depend on the number of valid claims. Lake also agreed not to manufacture, market, distribute, or sell the Products unless the amount of coal tar in the finished product is no more than 0.5% by weight.
How do I get my monetary payment or voucher?
Complete and submit a Claim Form no later than September 24, 2026. Claim forms can be submitted online or mailed and postmarked by September 24, 2026. Use mg217shampoosettlement.com or call toll free 1-888-722-7084. You do not need a Notice ID or PIN to file. A valid Claim Form must contain the class member's name, mailing address, an attestation of purchase(s) showing the number of Products purchased during the class period, and a signature under penalty of perjury.
What is this lawsuit about?
The lawsuit is Lorisa Pineda v. Lake Consumer Products, Inc., Case No. 5:2024-cv-01074-CH, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Plaintiff claims that Lake failed to manufacture MG217 coal tar shampoo products in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and industry practice as to the levels of benzene present in the Products. Lake denies Plaintiff's claims, denies any wrongdoing, and asserts that the Products are safe and conform with all state and federal regulations. The Court has not determined which side is right. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the expenses and uncertainties of ongoing litigation.
When will I get my monetary payment?
The hearing to consider the fairness of the Settlement is scheduled for October 15, 2026. If the Court approves the Settlement, eligible class members whose claims were approved will receive payment after the Settlement has been finally approved and/or after any appeals process is complete. Class members may choose to receive payments electronically (for example PayPal, Venmo, or InstaPay), or will receive payments by paper check or prepaid debit card.

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