Millions of Americans who purchased Zicam cold and flu products may be eligible for a cash payout from a $6 million settlement—but the deadline to file has already passed.
The class-action lawsuit accused Church & Dwight, the company behind Zicam, of misleading advertising regarding the effectiveness of its cold relief products. The lawsuit alleged that the company falsely claimed Zicam was “clinically proven” to shorten colds and reduce symptom severity, when in reality, the effectiveness was no better than a placebo.
How Much Could Claimants Receive?
Under the terms of the $6 million settlement, class members were eligible for the following payments:
- With proof of purchase: $5 per Zicam product (up to 6 items), meaning a maximum payout of $30 per household.
- Without proof of purchase: $2.50 per Zicam product (up to 2 items), meaning a maximum payout of $5 per household.
The deadline to file a claim was January 17, 2025, and the final approval hearing is set for February 28, 2025.
What’s Changing?
Aside from financial compensation, Church & Dwight has agreed to update its Zicam product labels to remove claims about shortening colds and reducing symptoms. The company has 36 months to make these changes.
Additionally, class representatives could receive a $3,000 service award, while attorneys handling the case may receive up to $2 million in legal fees.
What If You Missed the Deadline?
Unfortunately, if you didn’t submit a claim before the January 17, 2025 deadline, you won’t receive compensation. The only option left was to file an objection letter by December 18, 2024, which has also passed.
However, there are plenty of other class-action settlements that you may still qualify for!
Other Settlements You Can Claim Right Now
If you missed out on the Zicam payout, check out these ongoing settlements:
✅ Visa & Mastercard Settlement ($5.6B Fund) – Compensation for businesses that accepted these cards between 2004 and 2019.
✅ Bridgeway Center Data Breach Settlement (Up to $7,500) – Payouts for those affected by a security breach.
✅ Magid Glove Settlement ($5.175M Fund) – Refunds from a lawsuit over misleading marketing claims.
✅ Bosch Appliance Settlement ($2M Fund) – Compensation for customers who bought defective Bosch appliances.
FAQs: Everything You Need to Know About the Zicam Settlement
Can I still file a claim?
No. The deadline to submit a claim was January 17, 2025, so no new claims are being accepted.
Do I need to attend the final hearing?
No. Class members do not need to attend in person. The class counsel will handle the hearing on behalf of claimants.
What happens if I missed the deadline?
If you didn’t submit a claim, you won’t receive any money from this settlement. However, you can check for other active settlements that you might be eligible for.
How do I find other class-action lawsuits?
Websites like Top Class Actions or FTC.gov regularly update new settlement opportunities.
Will Zicam still be sold in stores?
Yes, but the product labels must be changed within 36 months to remove misleading claims about cold relief effectiveness.
While the Zicam settlement deadline has passed, there are still plenty of ways to cash in on class-action lawsuits. Check out other settlements today—you could be entitled to free money!