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Lotrimin and Tinactin Sprays
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain dangerously high levels of the carcinogen benzene
Schwartz et al. v. Beiersdorf, Inc.
24-cv-4394, N.D. Cal.
(July 2024)
Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment and Aquaphor Children’s Healing Ointment
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
Pending
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain dangerously high levels of the carcinogen benzene
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing “No Preservatives”
Allegations: Failing to disclose sunscreens contain the carcinogen benzene
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “Pure & Simple”
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing sunscreen as if it is specifically formulated for use on the face when it isn’t
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing sunscreens as mineral-based when they often contain more chemical active ingredients than mineral active ingredients
Allegations: Marketing sunscreens as “safe and gentle on a baby’s skin” when they contain the carcinogen benzophenone
May 2019: A federal judge denied the company’s motion to dismiss concluding that the plaintiffs stated plausible claims. December 2018: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the district court’s…
December 2018: This action was transferred to federal court. (Case No. 18-cv-2631, C. D. CA.) September 2018: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Bayer Healthcare for, among other things, deceptively…
A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against Bayer Healthcare and Merck & Co. for allegedly misleadingly labeling Coppertone Sport High Performance SPF 30 sunscreen sprays and lotions as being…
July 2013: All of the appeals were voluntarily dismissed. To see the court orders, click here and here. April 2013: Three objectors filed Notices of Appeal regarding the approval of…
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