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Maille Mustards

Class Action

Maille Mustards

December 2021: The appeal was voluntarily dismissed, the reason for which has not been disclosed. July 2021: The named plaintiff filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the order dismissing the…

Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream

Class Action

Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream

Allegations: Falsely marketing that the company uses an ethical supply chain when at least one of its suppliers employs migrant child labor

Various Murad Products

Class Action

Various Murad Products

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products could be used in the eye area when they contain color additives that aren’t safe to use near the eyes

Degree MotionSense UltraClear Black + White

Class Action

Degree MotionSense UltraClear Black + White

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as providing “stain-free protection” and as “anti” white marks and yellow stains when the active ingredient actually causes both

Suave Professionals Shampoo and Conditioner

Class Action

Suave Professionals Shampoo and Conditioner

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as being able to “nourish” and “replenish” hair and reduce hair loss when the products contain an ingredient – DMDM hydantoin – that causes significant hair…

Axe Antiperspirants

Class Action

Axe Antiperspirants

Allegations: Deceptively marketing that products provide “Anti Marks Protection” when the active ingredient actually causes white marks and yellow stains

Dove Deep Moisture Bodywash

Class Action

Dove Deep Moisture Bodywash

Allegations: Misleadingly advertising bodywash as “microbiome gentle” when it contains ingredients that cause skin reactions, and as containing “skin-natural nourishers” when it contains synthetic ingredients

Murad Clarifying Oil-Free Water Gel Products

Class Action

Murad Clarifying Oil-Free Water Gel Products

In December 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Murad LLC for allegedly falsely advertising its Clarifying Oil-Free Water Gel products as “oil-free” when, according to plaintiffs, the skincare products…

TRESemmé Keratin Hair Shampoos

Class Action

TRESemmé Keratin Hair Shampoos

In November and December 2020, multiple class-action lawsuits were filed against Unilever and Conopco for allegedly falsely representing that TRESemmé keratin hair shampoos – including the Smoothing Shampoo and the…

Packaging of Degree, Dove and Axe

Class Action

Packaging of Degree, Dove and Axe

In August 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Unilever for allegedly deceptively using You know when you buy a big bag of chips, and you’re all psyched for a…

Breyers Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

Class Action

Breyers Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

In May 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Unilever for allegedly misleadingly marketing that the flavoring ingredient in Breyers Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream is vanilla when, according to plaintiffs,…

Breyers Natural Vanilla Ice Cream

Class Action

Breyers Natural Vanilla Ice Cream

In April 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Unilever United States, Inc. for allegedly misleadingly marketing that the flavor in Breyers Natural Vanilla Ice Cream comes from vanilla when,…

Breyers Delights Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Class Action

Breyers Delights Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

In February 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Conopco for allegedly misleadingly marketing that the flavoring ingredient in Breyers delights vanilla bean ice creams is vanilla when, according to…

St. Ives Body Lotions

Class Action

St. Ives Body Lotions

January 2020: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. for undisclosed reasons. August 2019: A federal judge dismissed some of the…

St. Ives Lotions and Body Washes

Class Action

St. Ives Lotions and Body Washes

In October 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Unilever for allegedly falsely advertising that its St. Ives skin and body care products – including lotions and body washes –…

Dove Invisible Dryspray

Class Action

Dove Invisible Dryspray

October 2019: This case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Case No. 19-cv-2704, E. D. MO.) July 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Unilever for allegedly misleadingly…

Axe Anti-Marks Antiperspirants

Class Action

Axe Anti-Marks Antiperspirants

October 2019: This case was transferred to federal court. (Case No. 19-cv-2723, E. D. MO.) July 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Unilever for allegedly falsely marketing that its…

Breyers Vanilla Ice Cream

Class Action

Breyers Vanilla Ice Cream

In June 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Unilever for allegedly misleadingly marketing several varieties of Breyers vanilla ice creams – including Natural Vanilla, Homemade Vanilla, and French Vanilla…

St. Ives Apricot Scrub

Class Action

St. Ives Apricot Scrub

December 2018: A federal judge granted the company’s motion for summary judgment finding that claims regarding the company’s failure to disclose information about the facial scrub failed because plaintiffs did…

I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! Sprays

Class Action

I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! Sprays

In October 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Unilever for allegedly falsely advertising I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! Spray as containing “0 calories” and “0g fat” when, according…

Pure Leaf Iced Tea “All Natural” Claims

Class Action

Pure Leaf Iced Tea “All Natural” Claims

March 2018: A federal judge dismissed the claims relating to Pepsi’s carbonated soft drinks When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.…

Breyers Delights Ice Cream

Class Action

Breyers Delights Ice Cream

In May 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Unilever for allegedly deceptively advertising Breyers Delights ice creams. Specifically, plaintiffs allege that the company misleadingly markets the products as “light”…

Knorr Pasta Sides Alfredo Products

Class Action

Knorr Pasta Sides Alfredo Products

In May 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Unilever for allegedly deceptively using You know when you buy a big bag of chips, and you’re all psyched for a…

“All Natural” Ben & Jerry’s Products

Class Action

“All Natural” Ben & Jerry’s Products

May 2014: The named plaintiff voluntarily dismissed this action When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. January 2014:…

Ben & Jerry’s

Class Action

Ben & Jerry’s

August 2013: 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 2012: This case…

Suave® Products

Class Action

Suave® Products

January 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. May 2017: A class-action…

I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! Spray

Class Action

I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! Spray

September 2017: After the Jones appeal was dismissed, the parties agreed to continue the stay in this case pending a U.S. Supreme Court decision in a related case, Briseno v.…

Suave Naturals

Class Action

Suave Naturals

December 2016: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not disclosed. August 2014: A class-action lawsuit…

Suave Professionals Keratin Smoothing Kit

Class Action

Suave Professionals Keratin Smoothing Kit

March 2016: The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s decision to approve the settlement. July 2014: A federal judge approved the settlement to this lawsuit. February 2014:…

Degree® and Dove® Deodorants

Class Action

Degree® and Dove® Deodorants

October/November 2015: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., in accordance with the terms of a Confidential Settlement Agreement. June 2015: A…

TRESemmé Naturals

Class Action

TRESemmé Naturals

March 2017: The appeal was voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. November 2016: An objector filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the final approval of the…

Degree® Deodorants

Class Action

Degree® Deodorants

September 2015: A federal judge dismissed this lawsuit. The false advertising claims were dismissed because plaintiffs did not sufficiently allege that advertisements are false and that they relied on such…