L'Oreal Consumer Fraud Class Action
Last verified October 1, 2026Source: courtlistener-litigationHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
Still being litigated: the claims below are allegations, not findings, and there is no settlement, claim form or payout yet.
Where this case stands
In litigation
The case has been filed and is being fought in court. There is no settlement, no claim form and no payout yet; many class actions are dismissed or never certified.
Pending in the District Court, D. Hawaii (No. 1:24-cv-00512).
- December 2, 2024Case filed
What happened
This is a putative class action against L'Oreal USA, Inc. The nature of suit is 'Other Fraud,' suggesting allegations of fraudulent conduct, likely involving consumer products. The docket indicates transfer to the Southern District of New York to be related to other L'Oreal cases, but no specific product or conduct is described.
Do you qualify?
No settlement exists yet, so there is nothing to file and no class definition to check. If the case settles, the settlement will define exactly who qualifies — watch this case and we'll let you know.
How to file
There is no claim to file yet. If this case reaches a settlement, a claim process will open — usually with an official settlement website and a filing deadline.
Common questions
- Can I file a claim in the L'Oreal Consumer Fraud Class Action case?
- No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed December 2, 2024 in the District Court, D. Hawaii (No. 1:24-cv-00512).What a class action lawsuit is →
- Who are the attorneys in the L'Oreal Consumer Fraud Class Action?
- For the plaintiffs: Melody Dickson (Wagstaff & Cartmell); Robert M. Hatch (Bronster Fujichaku Robbins); Margery S. Bronster (Bronster Fujichaku Robbins); Thomas P. Cartmell (Wagstaff & Cartmell). For L'Oreal USA, Inc.: Thomas B. Mayhew (Farella Braun and Martel); Michi Momose (Cades Schutte LLP); Jason C. Smith (Spencer Fane LLP-SpfldMO); Cynthia A. Castillo (Farella Braun Martel LLP). From the public court docket.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- Robert Hightower
- Ellen Painter
Defendants
- L'Oreal USA, Inc.
Counsel for plaintiffs
- Melody DicksonWagstaff & CartmellRepresents Ellen Painter, Robert Hightower2 tracked cases(816) 701-1100
- Robert M. HatchBronster Fujichaku RobbinsRepresents Ellen Painter, Robert Hightower3 tracked cases · $2.7B in disclosed settlements
- Margery S. BronsterBronster Fujichaku RobbinsRepresents Ellen Painter, Robert Hightower2 tracked cases
- Thomas P. CartmellWagstaff & CartmellRepresents Ellen Painter, Robert Hightower4 tracked cases(816) 701-1100
- R. Jason RichardsAylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz, PLLCRepresents Ellen Painter, Robert Hightower2 tracked casesJRichards@awkolaw.com · (850) 202-1010
Counsel for defendants
- Thomas B. MayhewFarella Braun and MartelRepresents L'Oreal USA, Inc.4 tracked casestmayhew@fbm.com · (415) 954-4400
- Michi MomoseCades Schutte LLPRepresents L'Oreal USA, Inc.3 tracked cases
- Jason C. SmithSpencer Fane LLP-SpfldMORepresents L'Oreal USA, Inc.2 tracked cases(417) 888-1013
- Cynthia A. CastilloFarella Braun Martel LLPRepresents L'Oreal USA, Inc.2 tracked casesccastillo@fbm.com · (415) 954-4480
- C. Michael HeihreCades Schutte LLPRepresents L'Oreal USA, Inc.3 tracked cases
- Breanna SpacklerRepresents L'Oreal USA, Inc.2 tracked cases(636) 699-5766
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- Lopes v. Hawaii Employers' Mutual Insurance Company Class Action · Bronster Fujichaku Robbins
From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.
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