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

The Tampax Lead Lawsuit in New York

New York has parallel class actions filed under its robust consumer protection statutes. 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 New York.

New York 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)

New York Court & Jurisdiction

Federal claims: Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
National MDL: Northern District of Illinois (primary consolidation)

New York Consumer Protection Law

Applicable statute: New York General Business Law §§ 349 and 350

Statute of limitations: 3 years for consumer protection claims

New York's GBL § 349 allows any consumer who was deceived to sue, and successful plaintiffs may recover actual damages, treble damages up to $1,000, and attorney fees. This makes New York one of the more plaintiff-friendly jurisdictions.

Am I Eligible if I Live in New York?

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 New York resident or were a resident when you used the products

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How Much Could I Receive from the Tampax Lawsuit in New York?

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: New York Residents

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