Bayer has agreed to a $4.85 million class action settlement over allegations that its Lotrimin and Tinactin antifungal aerosol sprays were contaminated with benzene, a known carcinogen. If you purchased any of the affected products after November 16, 2015, you may be eligible for a refund.
⚠️ Status Update (March 31, 2026): The claim filing deadline was March 11, 2026 (now passed). The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for May 13, 2026. If you filed a claim before the deadline, your payout is expected around September 2026.
Bayer Antifungal Spray Settlement — Key Details
| Settlement Amount | $4,850,000 |
| Company | Bayer Consumer Health (Lotrimin & Tinactin brands) |
| Reason for Lawsuit | Alleged benzene contamination in antifungal aerosol sprays |
| Affected Products | Lotrimin and Tinactin antifungal aerosol sprays |
| Eligible Buyers | U.S. consumers who purchased affected sprays after November 16, 2015 |
| Claim Deadline | March 11, 2026 ⚠️ (now passed) |
| Final Approval Hearing | May 13, 2026 |
| Without Receipt Payment | Up to $21 (max 3 units × $7 each) |
| With Receipt Payment | Full purchase price per unit |
| Expected Payout | ~September 2026 (if no appeals); December 2026 if appealed |
| Settlement Website | antifungalspraysettlement.com |
Affected Products
The following Bayer antifungal aerosol spray products were included in the settlement:
- Lotrimin AF Athlete’s Foot Powder Spray
- Lotrimin AF Athlete’s Foot Liquid Spray
- Lotrimin AF Deodorant Powder Spray
- Tinactin Athlete’s Foot Powder Spray
- Tinactin Athlete’s Foot Deodorant Powder Spray
- Tinactin Athlete’s Foot Liquid Spray
- Tinactin Jock Itch Powder Spray
Settlement Benefits
- With purchase proof (receipt/order confirmation): Full refund equal to the actual purchase price paid for each unit
- Without purchase proof: $7 per unit, up to a maximum of 3 units per household ($21 maximum without documentation)
What’s Next — Settlement Timeline
- ✅ Claim deadline: March 11, 2026 (passed)
- Final Approval Hearing: May 13, 2026
- Expected final approval: June 2026
- Expected payout: ~September 2026 (no appeals) or December 2026 (if appealed)
If you submitted a claim before March 11, 2026, no further action is required. Monitor antifungalspraysettlement.com for updates on the final approval and payment distribution.