Zinus Class Action Lawsuit 2026, Settlement Already Closed In August 2023, No Claims Available But Individual Options Remain
The Zinus mattress class action lawsuit settled privately in August 2023 with confidential terms—meaning no public claim forms, settlement website, or payout process ever existed for consumers. Filed by California plaintiff Vanessa Gutierrez in July 2022 alleging fiberglass health hazards in Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam Mattresses, the case was voluntarily dismissed August 25, 2023 following a mediation agreement that kept all settlement details sealed from public court records.
If you’re searching for Zinus settlement claim information in February 2026, here’s what you need to know: there is no active class action settlement offering compensation, no claim administrator managing payouts, and no deadline to file because the private settlement resolved only the specific plaintiffs’ claims without creating a public compensation fund for all Zinus customers.
Why There’s No Zinus Settlement Website Or Claim Form
Unlike typical class action settlements that create public claim processes—like the Rheem Water Heater Defective Drain Valve Class Action Settlement, Claim Up To $1,500 Available For Owners which established RheemDrainValveSettlement.com—the Zinus case ended through a private agreement.
Court documents show the parties filed a settlement notice on April 26, 2023 stating they reached “an agreement in principle following a two-day mediation.” By June 26, 2023, they requested additional time to finalize settlement documentation. On August 25, 2023, both parties jointly dismissed the case “without prejudice” under confidential terms.
No settlement administrator was appointed, no public notice was issued, and no claims process was ever established. The settlement compensated only the named plaintiffs—Vanessa Gutierrez and those directly involved in negotiations—not the broader class of Zinus mattress purchasers.
What The Original Lawsuit Alleged
Gutierrez filed the 47-page class action complaint on July 7, 2022 in California federal court (Case No. 2:22-at-00690) alleging Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam Mattresses contain flame-retardant fiberglass sleeves that can release hazardous glass fibers causing skin irritation, respiratory problems, and property contamination.
The lawsuit claimed Gutierrez bought a $400 Zinus mattress for her daughter on Amazon that ended up costing nearly $20,000 in medical bills and remediation expenses. Court filings stated the mattress left visible scars on her four-year-old daughter’s chest and calves from fiberglass exposure.
The complaint alleged Zinus violated the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, California Business and Professions Code, California Unfair Competition Law, and California Consumers Legal Remedies Act. Plaintiffs argued the mattresses featured zippers inviting users to remove the outer cover—which some washing instructions even recommended—without adequate warnings that doing so could release up to 62% glass fiber content from the inner flame barrier.
The 2020 Illinois Lawsuit That Started It All
The Gutierrez case had roots in an earlier 2020 Illinois lawsuit. Amanda Chandler and Robert Durham filed claims (Case No. 3:20-cv-00265) after their Zinus mattress allegedly released glass fibers when they removed the outer cover to clean it, requiring over $20,000 in professional remediation services.
When a district judge dismissed non-Illinois residents from that case in 2021, Gutierrez filed her own California-based class action the following year representing approximately 2,000 individuals nationwide who claimed similar fiberglass injuries or property damage.
What Happened To The Settlement Money
Because the Zinus settlement was private and confidential, no public disclosure of payout amounts exists. Court records do not reveal how much Zinus paid, which plaintiffs received compensation, or what terms governed the agreement.
This contrasts sharply with public class action settlements like the Pine Sol Class Action Lawsuit, $5.65 Million Settlement For Bacterial Contamination where a $5.65 million settlement fund was openly disclosed and distributed to eligible claimants through a transparent claims process.
Can You Still Get Compensation From Zinus?
Individual lawsuits remain theoretically possible for consumers who experienced fiberglass contamination. However, Zinus includes mandatory arbitration clauses in purchase terms requiring disputes to be resolved through individual arbitration—not class actions or court lawsuits—unless customers opted out within 30 days of purchase.
According to Zinus’s official dispute resolution policy, customers who didn’t opt out agreed to resolve claims through “final and binding individual arbitration by a neutral arbitrator” and waived rights to sue in court or participate in class actions.
What The Consumer Product Safety Commission Says
The CPSC stated fiberglass use in mattresses should not pose hazards as long as protective outer covers remain intact and unopened. Federal regulations under 16 CFR § 1632.3 require flame retardants in mattresses, and fiberglass is a legal, less expensive option than alternative fire-resistant materials.
“Most consumer complaints about fiberglass being released from mattresses that have been reviewed by staff involved the outer cover being removed or damaged,” the CPSC reported.
Zinus maintains the fire-resistant material in its products is “standard in the mattress industry” and not considered hazardous by the CPSC.
Your Options If You Experienced Fiberglass Exposure
If you suffered injuries or property damage from a Zinus mattress:
Document Everything: Take photos of product labels, fiberglass contamination, medical records, and remediation invoices. Save purchase receipts showing when and where you bought the mattress.
Seek Medical Attention: If experiencing skin irritation, respiratory issues, or other health problems potentially linked to fiberglass exposure, get evaluated by a physician immediately.
Consult A Consumer Protection Attorney: Individual claims may still be viable despite the closed class action. Product liability lawyers can evaluate whether your situation warrants pursuing arbitration or individual litigation despite Zinus’s arbitration clauses.
Similar product safety cases like the Hyundai Class Action Lawsuit Engine, $1.3B Settlement For Theta II Defects demonstrate how manufacturers can be held accountable for alleged defects through individual or collective legal action.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Zinus class action lawsuit about?
The lawsuit alleged Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam Mattresses contain fiberglass flame retardants that can escape and cause skin irritation, respiratory problems, property damage, and medical expenses when outer covers are removed or damaged. The case settled privately in August 2023.
When was this lawsuit filed and when was it settled?
Vanessa Gutierrez filed the class action on July 7, 2022 in California federal court. The parties reached a private settlement through mediation in April 2023 and voluntarily dismissed the case August 25, 2023.
Who is eligible for compensation in this settlement?
There is no public compensation fund. The August 2023 settlement was private and confidential, resolving claims only for the named plaintiffs involved in mediation. No claim forms or settlement website were ever created for general Zinus customers.
How do I file a claim for the Zinus settlement?
You cannot. The settlement closed in August 2023 with confidential terms and no public claims process. No settlement administrator exists, no claim forms are available, and no deadline exists because there was never a public payout mechanism established.
What is the payout date and how much will I receive?
Settlement terms are confidential and were not disclosed in court documents. Only the specific plaintiffs involved in the private mediation received compensation under terms that remain sealed. General consumers did not receive payouts.
What is the deadline to file a claim?
No claim deadline exists because this was a private settlement without a public claims process. The case was dismissed August 25, 2023 and is permanently closed to new participants.
How can I check my claim status or stay updated?
There is no claim status to check because no public claims were accepted. If you experienced fiberglass exposure from Zinus products, consult a consumer protection attorney about pursuing individual arbitration or litigation separate from the closed class action.
Last Updated: February 9, 2026
Disclaimer: This article provides general legal information about the Zinus mattress lawsuit and is not legal advice. For specific legal guidance about fiberglass exposure claims, consult a qualified attorney.
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