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Worst False Ad Settlements of 2022
Five class-action settlements that left consumers behind in 2022.
Huggies
NAD recommends changes after Pampers makes a stink over competing diaper brand’s ad claims.
Depend Underwear
You can’t always *depend* on the picture on the packaging.
TINA.org Reports Walmart’s Made in USA Mess to FTC
False and deceptive made in USA representations prompts action.
Kimberly-Clark Sued over Ebola Protection Gowns
Class-action lawsuit alleges company misled the health care industry.
Class-Action Tracker
Huggies Diapers
Allegations: Deceptively marketing diapers as safe when they contain a skin irritant
Huggies Natural Care Baby Wipes
Allegations: Falsely marketing wipes as “plant-based”
Kleenex Germ Removal Wet Wipes
Allegations: Falsely marketing Kleenex Germ Removal Wet Wipes
Kimberly-Clark Flushable Wipes
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing wipes as “flushable”
Scotts Naturals Flushable Moist Wipes and More
Allegations: Deceptively marketing wipes as “flushable”
Huggies Snug & Dry
Allegations: Misleadingly advertising diapers as safe and gentle without disclosing that they may cause rashes, blistering, peeling, and chemical burns
Scott Naturals Flushable Cleansing Cloths
November 2018: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. November 2017: The Mattocks…
Huggies Natural Care Baby Wipes
November 2018: The case was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. because the parties reached a settlement agreement, the terms of which have not…
Huggies Snug & Dry Diapers
In August 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Kimberly-Clark for allegedly misleadingly marketing Huggies Snug & Dry Diapers® as being safe for infants when, according to plaintiffs, the diapers…
Huggies Natural Baby Wipes
February 2018: This case was consolidated with Sebastian v. Kimberly-Clark Corp. and administratively closed because the Sebastian case was named the lead case. Click here to learn more about the…
Several Brands of Flushable Wipes
In December 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against several manufacturers of flushable wipes – specifically, Costco, CVS, Kimberly-Clark, Procter & Gamble, Target, Walgreens, and Walmart – for allegedly falsely…
MICROCOOL* Breathable High Performance Surgical Gowns
May 2017: After this case went to trial, the Court entered a judgment in favor of the plaintiff class and against the companies finding that plaintiffs presented enough evidence to…
Kleenex® Cottonelle® Fresh Care Flushable Wipes and More
October 2017: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the district court’s dismissal finding that the complaint adequately stated a claim. The appellate court also found that the named plaintiff…
Cottonelle Flushable Wipes and More
May 2016: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. as to the named plaintiffs’ claims and When a complaint is dismissed…
Huggies “Natural” Baby Products
April 2015: The named plaintiff voluntarily dismissed her claims When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. July 2013:…
Huggies® Natural Diapers and Wipes
April 2016: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. because the parties reached a settlement agreement. The terms of the agreement have…