⭐ California is a priority jurisdiction in the Tampax lead litigation with active state-level claims.

The Tampax Lead Lawsuit in California

California has some of the strongest consumer protection laws in the nation, and the Tampax case includes specific California Proposition 65 claims. The primary national class action — Otkina v. Procter & Gamble — is proceeding in the Northern District of Illinois and covers consumers from all 50 states, including California.

California residents who used Tampax Pearl, Tampax Radiant, Tampax Pure Cotton, or other Tampax products may have claims based on:

  • Lead and heavy metal contamination in tampon products
  • False advertising and deceptive marketing of "pure" or "organic" products
  • Failure to warn about known or knowable health risks
  • Physical injury from lead exposure (for those with documented symptoms)

California Court & Jurisdiction

Federal claims: Central and Northern Districts of California (parallel state actions)
National MDL: Northern District of Illinois (primary consolidation)

California Consumer Protection Law

Applicable statute: California UCL (Bus. & Prof. Code § 17200), CLRA (Civ. Code § 1750), False Advertising Law, and Proposition 65

Statute of limitations: 2 years (personal injury), 3 years (UCL/FAL), 4 years (CLRA)

California's Prop 65 is particularly significant here. P&G was required to provide a lead warning to California consumers before selling products containing lead above the MADL. Failure to do so is a per se violation worth up to $2,500 per day per violation.

Am I Eligible if I Live in California?

You may be eligible if you:

  • Used any Tampax product within the applicable limitations period
  • Experienced health symptoms potentially related to heavy metal exposure, OR
  • Paid for Tampax products that were marketed as safe, pure, or organic
  • Are a current California resident or were a resident when you used the products

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How Much Could I Receive from the Tampax Lawsuit in California?

Individual recovery amounts depend on the overall settlement size, the number of class members, and your specific damages. Consumers with documented physical injury (medical bills, diagnosed conditions related to lead exposure) may have stronger individual claims with higher potential recovery than those with only economic harm.

See the current settlement status and payout estimates →

Take Action: California Residents

Time limits apply. The statute of limitations in California may already be running. Don't wait to protect your rights.