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Aquaphor Baby and Children’s Healing Ointments
Case Name (Date)
Schwartz et al. v. Beiersdorf, Inc.
24-cv-4394, N.D. Cal.
(July 2024)
Product/Service
Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment and Aquaphor Children’s Healing Ointment
Allegations
Misrepresenting that its Baby and Children’s products are more suitable for babies and children, respectively, when both products contain the same formula and ingredients as the Aquaphor products for adults
Status
Pending
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