ShelfLaw tracks lawsuits and settlements over the things people buy every day: groceries, drinks, shampoo, skincare, cars, appliances and the stores that sell them.
The problem we solve
You see a headline that a brand you use is being sued. Then you search and find a dozen pages promising cash, many of them with no claim form, no deadline and no court record behind them. Some are outdated. Some are scams.
ShelfLaw answers the questions shoppers actually have: Is this lawsuit real? Has it settled? Do I qualify? Do I need a receipt? Where is the official claim form, and when will I get paid?
What we cover
- Food & Drink: mislabeling, “natural” and protein claims, contamination and restaurant or grocery chain settlements.
- Beauty & Personal Care: shampoo, skincare, cosmetics, toothpaste, tampons and other personal products.
- Home, Auto & Retail: vehicle defects and recalls, appliances, mattresses, cookware, retailer pricing cases and how consumer class actions work.
How we check every story
We work from court filings, the official settlement website named in court-approved notices, and agencies such as the FTC, the FDA, NHTSA and state attorneys general. If a claim form, deadline or payout amount does not appear in an official source, we do not publish it as fact. When a lawsuit has been filed but nothing has been paid, we say so at the top of the page.
Read the details in our Editorial Policy, and report a mistake on our Corrections page.
Who is behind ShelfLaw
Our guides are written by Tess Marlowe and reviewed by the ShelfLaw editorial team. We are consumer researchers, not lawyers, and we are not paid by any company or law firm to cover a case.
Important note
ShelfLaw is an independent information website. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Always file claims through the official settlement website. See our Disclaimer.
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