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Costco settles flushable wipes lawsuit for $2M

Anyone who purchased the Kirkland product between July 1, 2011, and May 31, 2017 are eligible

Bill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News

July 3, 2024

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Costco has agreed to pay $2 million as a result of a class action lawsuit involving the retailer’s Kirkland Signature Moist Flushable Wipes.

Dr. D Joseph Kurtz filed the class action complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

Kurtz claimed the flushable wipes caused damage to pipes, septic systems, sewage lines, and other plumbing.

Costco is not admitting guilt, but shoppers who purchased the flushable wipes between July 1, 2011, and May 31, 2017, may be eligible for a piece of the settlement.

Consumers can receive anywhere between $7.50 and $55.90, which is the cost of 43 products. Proof of purchase is not required.

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About the Author

Bill Wilson

Senior editor at Supermarket News

Bill Wilson is the senior editor at Supermarket News, covering all things grocery and retail. He has been a journalist in the B2B industry for 25 years. He has received two Robert F. Boger awards for his work as a journalist in the infrastructure industry and has over 25 editorial awards total in his career. He graduated cum laude from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale with a major in broadcast communications.

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