Neutrogena and Aveeno Sunscreens
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene
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 action was consolidated with a related lawsuit filed against Johnson & Johnson (Goldemberg v. Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies) for pretrial proceedings.
September 2014: A federal judge transferred this action to a New York court. (Case No. 14-cv-7506, S. D. NY.)
May 2014: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Johnson & Johnson for allegedly falsely advertising Aveeno personal care products – including Aveeno Active Natural Creamy Moisturizing Oil with Natural Colloidal Oatmeal and Pure Oat Oil and Aveeno Active Naturals Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer with Total Soy Complex – as natural when, according to plaintiffs, they contain harmful, unnatural, and synthetic ingredients. (Smith et al v. Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc., Case No. 14-cv-223, N. D. FL.)
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Aveeno Makeup Removing Wipes
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as 100% plant-based when they contain synthetic, non-plant ingredients
Aveeno Baby Products
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as specially made for babies when they contain the same formulation as the adult versions
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 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…
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 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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