Dude Products Agrees to $9 Million Settlement Over "Flushable" Dude Wipes
Without proof of purchase: Up to $2.50 (5 products at $0.50 each)With proof of purchase: Up to $20 (40 products at $0.50 each)
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Ah, Dude Products, the epitome of masculinity in a wipe. They promised us the dream: a wipe so versatile, so manly, that you could flush it down your toilet without a second thought. But alas, the dream was too good to be true. And now, they're wiping away their tears with a $9 million settlement.
Let's get this straight: Dude Wipes were supposed to be the answer to our hygienic prayers. Marketed as "flushable," these wipes were designed for the modern man who wants to stay clean without the hassle. But guess what? They're about as flushable as a brick.
Enter the class-action lawsuit, where aggrieved consumers banded together like a vigilante squad of plumbers. The claim? Dude Products had falsely advertised its Dude Wipes as "flushable," when in reality, they were clogging pipes faster than cholesterol in arteries.
Dude Products, perhaps realizing that they were in deep... well, you know, decided to settle for a whopping $9 million. And the best part? They didn't even admit they were wrong! Ah, the beauty of legal loopholes.
If you're one of the lucky—or should I say, unlucky—consumers who bought into the Dude Wipes fantasy between February 5, 2015, and August 8, 2023, you're in for a treat. With proof of purchase, you can claim up to $20. Without proof? A measly $2.50. That's right, enough to buy, well, another pack of non-flushable wipes.
You've got until November 11, 2023, to file your claim. Miss it, and you're out of the flushable cash pool. The final hearing is set for November 16, 2023, where we'll all gather around to hear the judge's final flush—err, word and sometimes, the only thing getting flushed is your hard-earned money.
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