Neutrogena and Aveeno Sunscreens
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene
Aveeno Baby Brand Natural Products
July 2019: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement.
May 2019: Plaintiffs moved for final approval of a proposed settlement agreement that would provide class members with $1 refunds for every product purchased but class members without proof of purchase may not receive more than 15 refunds per household. A final approval hearing is scheduled for July 10, 2019. For more information, go to http://www.aveenowashsettlement.com/.
2013: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Johnson & Johnson for allegedly falsely advertising its Aveeno® Baby Brand skin care products – including Wash & Shampoo and Calming Comfort Bath Baby Wash – as being natural when, according to plaintiffs, the products contain synthetic ingredients. The complaint was originally filed in October and amended in November. (Langan et al v. Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc., Case No. 13-cv-1471, D. CT.)
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Certain Neutrogena and Aveeno Sunscreens
Allegations: Failing to disclose sunscreens contain the carcinogen benzene
Aveeno “Active Naturals” Products
January 2018: Both appeals were voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which were not disclosed. November 2017: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement. Later in November, two objectors…
Aveeno Stress Relief Moisturizing Lotion and Body Wash
July 2019: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. because the parties reached a settlement agreement, the terms of which have…
Aveeno® Natural Sunscreen Products
June 2017: This case was administratively closed because the parties reached a settlement agreement and asked for 30 days to memorialize the agreement in writing. The terms of the agreement…
Aveeno’s Natural Claims
July 2015: The Smith action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. December 2014: This…
Aveeno Baby Wash
October 2013: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed.…
“Active Naturals” Aveeno Products
September 2014: Plaintiffs withdrew their motion to transfer and consolidate related lawsuits. June 2014: Plaintiffs moved to transfer (i. e. move a case to another court) and consolidate (i. e.…
Aveeno Sunscreen
April 2013: The case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal have not been disclosed. August 2012: A…
Aveeno and Neutrogena Sunscreens
August 2015: A federal judge granted Johnson & Johnson’s and Neutrogena’s motion for summary judgment finding that there are no issues of material fact because the companies provided evidence that:…
Aveeno Baby Natural Protection Sunscreen
September 2013: The named plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed this action When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons have not been…
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