What Is the HexClad Lawsuit?
The HexClad lawsuit is a certified class action settlement over false advertising, not a personal-injury case, brought against One Source to Market, LLC, doing business as HexClad Cookware, Inc., the maker of HexClad Hybrid pans, pots, and cookware sets.
The case, captioned Cliburn v. One Source to Market, LLC d/b/a HexClad Cookware, Inc. (Case No. 23STCV28390), was filed in the Superior Court of California for the County of Los Angeles. Plaintiffs alleged HexClad marketed certain Hybrid cookware products as 'non-toxic,' 'PFOA-free,' and 'PFAS-free,' despite the nonstick coating containing polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), a chemical classified within the broader PFAS ('forever chemical') family.
HexClad has denied all allegations of wrongdoing, fault, liability, or damage of any kind, and agreed to the settlement to resolve the claims without admitting fault. The court granted final approval on March 9, 2026, and the settlement is now closed to new claims.
Why Are People Filing HexClad Lawsuits?
People filed the HexClad lawsuit because plaintiffs allege the company advertised its cookware as free of PFAS and PFOA chemicals while its own nonstick coating contained PTFE, a PFAS chemical. The core dispute is about labeling accuracy, not a claimed physical injury.
According to the settlement notice and competitor case summaries, HexClad's marketing described its Hybrid cookware line as 'non-toxic,' 'metal utensil safe,' and free from PFOA and PFAS. Plaintiffs Khuschbu Didwania, Pratikkumar Patel, and Benjamin Adams alleged the company acknowledged coating its pans with PTFE while marketing the compound as 'safe and inert' and separately claiming the products contained no PFAS at all, which the complaint called misleading given that PTFE is itself a type of PFAS.
The complaint also alleged HexClad engaged in 'greenwashing,' marketing its cookware as environmentally friendly to profit from consumer demand for 'green' products without the underlying chemical-free claims actually being accurate.
What Injuries Are Included in the HexClad Lawsuit?
The HexClad lawsuit alleges three distinct categories of harm, each defined in plain language below, followed by what the complaint specifically claimed. HexClad denies all of these allegations as part of the settlement.
False 'Non-Toxic' Marketing Claims
A false marketing claim, in this context, is an advertised product characteristic that does not match the product's actual composition.
Plaintiffs alleged HexClad's marketing described its Hybrid cookware as 'non-toxic' and 'metal utensil safe' in a way that implied the products were entirely free of chemicals of concern, despite the coating containing PTFE.
Undisclosed PTFE, a PFAS Chemical
PFAS ('per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances') are a family of synthetic chemicals that persist in the environment and the body; PTFE is one specific compound within that family.
The complaint alleged HexClad acknowledged coating its cookware with PTFE while separately advertising the products as 'PFOA Free' and 'PFAS Free,' which plaintiffs argued was misleading because PTFE itself falls within the PFAS chemical family.
Economic Overpayment
Economic overpayment, as a legal claim, is the financial harm of paying a premium price for a product based on a marketing claim that was not accurate.
Plaintiffs argued they paid for HexClad cookware at prices reflecting its 'non-toxic' and chemical-free marketing, and would not have paid the same price, or purchased the products at all, had the PTFE content been accurately disclosed.
Who Qualifies for the HexClad Lawsuit?
You may qualify if:
- You purchased one or more eligible HexClad Hybrid cookware products (pans, pots, woks, griddle pans, or sets containing them) between February 1, 2022 and March 31, 2024
- You submitted a timely, valid claim form before the November 14, 2025 deadline
You may not qualify if:
- You purchased HexClad products outside the February 1, 2022 to March 31, 2024 class period
- You did not submit a claim form before the November 14, 2025 deadline; this settlement's claims window has passed and cannot be reopened
This settlement is now closed to new claims. This eligibility summary describes who qualified as a Settlement Class Member while the claims window was open, for reference; it does not mean a new claim can still be filed.
What Is the Current Status of the HexClad Lawsuit?
The HexClad lawsuit has already resolved. The court granted final approval to the class settlement on March 9, 2026, and the settlement administrator is now distributing payments to approved claimants.
Cliburn v. One Source to Market, LLC d/b/a HexClad Cookware, Inc.
The Honorable David S. Cunningham III of the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, signed the order granting final approval of the class action settlement on March 9, 2026. The court found the settlement fair, reasonable, and adequate, and certified the settlement class. Verita Global, LLC, the court-appointed claims administrator, reviewed each timely claim for validity, and payments are now being distributed pro rata to valid claimants based on the number of eligible products purchased and the price paid.
| Proceeding Type | State-court class action, false advertising |
| Court | Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles |
| Case Number | 23STCV28390 |
| Judge | Hon. David S. Cunningham III |
| Defendant | One Source to Market, LLC d/b/a HexClad Cookware, Inc. |
| Settlement Fund | $2,500,000 |
| Final Approval | March 9, 2026 |
| Claims Deadline | November 14, 2025 (passed) |
How Much Is the HexClad Lawsuit Payout?
The HexClad settlement fund totals $2.5 million, distributed pro rata to valid claimants, so individual payouts vary rather than following one fixed amount. News coverage of the settlement cited payments reaching up to $600 for some claimants, depending on how many eligible products they purchased and the price paid.
The $2.5 million figure is the confirmed, court-approved settlement fund total, not a per-claimant guarantee. Individual payment amounts depend on the number of valid claims filed against the fund and each claimant's own purchase history, and cannot be estimated from the fund total alone.
Payments are distributed on a pro rata basis, meaning the total fund is divided among all valid claimants according to their documented purchases, not as a flat amount per person.
HexClad Lawsuit Updates
Here is the current status of the HexClad lawsuit, updated with the settlement's key filings, approvals, and payment milestones as they were confirmed.
HexClad Lawsuit Timeline of Events
Settlement Administrator Begins Issuing Payments
Verita Global, LLC, the court-appointed claims administrator, began issuing payments to approved claimants in the HexClad settlement on May 21, 2026, distributed pro rata from the $2.5 million fund.
Court Grants Final Approval to the HexClad Settlement
Judge David S. Cunningham III signed the order granting final approval of the class action settlement, finding it fair, reasonable, and adequate, and certifying the settlement class.
Second Rescheduled Fairness Hearing Held February 20, 2026
The court held the HexClad settlement's final fairness hearing on February 20, 2026, after two earlier hearing dates, one in September 2025 and one in February 2026, were rescheduled.
HexClad Settlement Claim Filing Deadline Passes
The deadline for HexClad purchasers to submit a valid claim form passed on November 14, 2025; the settlement administrator stopped accepting new claim forms after this date.
First Fairness Hearing Date Set for the HexClad Settlement
The court initially scheduled a fairness hearing for September 15, 2025, before that date and a subsequent February 2026 date were each rescheduled ahead of the hearing actually held on February 20, 2026.
Cliburn v. One Source to Market Class Action Filed
The case that became Cliburn v. One Source to Market, LLC d/b/a HexClad Cookware, Inc. (Case No. 23STCV28390) was filed in November 2023 in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, alleging HexClad falsely marketed its cookware as free of PFAS and PFOA chemicals.
How to File a HexClad Lawsuit
Here are the 4 steps to file a HexClad lawsuit.
- Confirm the claims window has closed: The HexClad settlement's claim deadline passed on November 14, 2025, so a new claim form cannot be filed in this settlement.
- Check your claim status if you already filed: Claimants who submitted a timely claim can check payment status directly at hexcladsettlement.com or by calling the settlement administrator.
- Watch for other open cookware or PFAS-related settlements: If you purchased HexClad products outside the February 1, 2022 to March 31, 2024 class period, or purchased a different brand, a separate open settlement may still apply to your purchase.
- Consult an attorney about any separate, unresolved claim: A qualified attorney can advise whether a personal claim outside this settlement's scope and release is still available to you.
HexClad Lawsuit is no longer accepting new claims. The claims deadline passed on November 14, 2025, the settlement received final court approval on March 9, 2026, and the settlement administrator began issuing payments to approved claimants on May 21, 2026. No new claims can be filed in this settlement.
What Did HexClad Allegedly Know About Its PTFE Coating?
Plaintiffs allege HexClad knew its Hybrid cookware's nonstick coating contained PTFE while marketing the products as free of PFAS and PFOA chemicals. HexClad has not been found liable and denies all allegations of wrongdoing as part of the settlement.
One Source to Market, LLC, doing business as HexClad Cookware, Inc., is the named defendant. The complaint alleged the company acknowledged coating its pans with PTFE while marketing the compound as 'safe and inert,' and that this created a misleading impression for consumers who understood 'PFOA Free' and 'PFAS Free' claims to mean the cookware contained no PFAS chemicals of any kind.
How Does the HexClad Lawsuit Compare to Other Cookware Settlements?
The HexClad settlement follows a pattern seen across other recent consumer-product false advertising cases, including settlements over allegedly mislabeled food and consumer goods.
Like those cases, the HexClad matter did not require proof of physical injury, only that the marketing claims were inaccurate and that class members paid based on those claims. This distinguishes it from personal-injury mass torts, where plaintiffs must show a specific medical or physical harm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HexClad lawsuit about?
The HexClad lawsuit is a class action settlement alleging the company falsely marketed certain Hybrid cookware as 'non-toxic,' 'PFOA-free,' and 'PFAS-free' while the nonstick coating contained PTFE, a PFAS chemical. HexClad denies the allegations as part of the settlement.
Is the HexClad lawsuit a class action?
Yes. The case, Cliburn v. One Source to Market, LLC d/b/a HexClad Cookware, Inc. (Case No. 23STCV28390), was certified as a class action settlement in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.
Who is the defendant in the HexClad lawsuit?
One Source to Market, LLC, doing business as HexClad Cookware, Inc., is the named defendant. The company has denied all allegations of wrongdoing, fault, liability, or damage as part of the settlement.
Did HexClad settle the lawsuit?
Yes. HexClad agreed to a $2.5 million settlement fund, which received final court approval on March 9, 2026, and the settlement administrator began issuing payments to approved claimants on May 21, 2026.
Can I still file a claim in the HexClad lawsuit?
No. The claim filing deadline passed on November 14, 2025, and the settlement administrator is no longer accepting new claim forms. Only claimants who filed before that deadline can receive a payment.
How much money will I get from the HexClad settlement?
Payments are distributed pro rata from the $2.5 million fund, so individual amounts vary based on the number of eligible products purchased and the price paid; some reported payments reached up to $600.