Costco must pay $2 million to settle a class action lawsuit regarding an item that's been on sale for years.
The lawsuit accused Costco of misleading consumers by claiming their Kirkland Signature Moist Flushable Wipes were safe for plumbing and septic systems, which customers contest isn't the case.
Despite agreeing to the multi-million dollar settlement, Costco maintains its innocence, denying any wrongdoing in the affair.
Shoppers argue they would not have bought the wipes had they known the truth about their flushability, states Top Class Action, the website covering legal news.
On Costcos own site, a 10-pack of these contentious wipes is priced at $19.99 and the packaging cautions users to "Never flush more than one wipe at a time."
Who’s eligible to file a claim in the Costco class action lawsuit?
If you bought these wipes in New York between July 1, 2011, and May 31, 2017, you're entitled to a slice of the settlement cash. Affected buyers have until August 9 to make their claims known.
Claimants in the class are promised $1.30 for every pack they've bought, with a maximum reimbursement per household capped at $55.90 - thats about 43 packets.
Bear in mind, this only applies to those who snapped up the wipes in New York. Other states' residents cant join the party and get refunds.
Head over to the designated website , fill out the required fields, and do so before the posted deadline. According to Top Class Action, proof of purchase isn't necessary to receive money.
Alexander Kraus, a maintenance worker for Kenosha Water Utility, expressed his scepticism about the concept of a "flushable" wipe in an interview with Fox Business.
He explained: "They cling onto any small deposits or points where tree roots make their way into the sewer laterals. It's just a matter of time before a backup occurs, especially from apartment complexes."
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