Banana Boat Sunscreens
Allegations: Failing to disclose sunscreens contain the carcinogen benzene
Banana Boat Kids MAX Protect & Play Sunscreens
In October 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Edgewell Personal Care for allegedly falsely marketing Banana Boat Kids MAX Protect & Play sunscreens as having an SPF of 100 when, according to plaintiffs, the SPF of the sunscreens is actually in the 20s. (Keskinen et al v. Edgewell Personal Care Co. et al, Case No. 17-cv-7721, C. D. CA.)
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Banana Boat “Reef Friendly” Sunscreens
Allegations: Falsely marketing sunscreens as “Reef Friendly” when they contain ingredients that are harmful to coral reefs and marine life
Banana Boat Natural Reflect Sunscreens
June 2018: This case was voluntarily dismissed because the parties reached a settlement agreement, the terms of which have not been disclosed. May 2018: The parties reached a settlement agreement…
Banana Boat’s Kids and Baby Sunscreens
In April 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Edgewell Personal Care Company for allegedly misleadingly representing that Banana Boat’s sunscreens for kids and babies have an SPF of 50…
Banana Boat Kids SPF 50 Sunscreens
In October 2016, seven false advertising class-action lawsuits regarding the marketing of Banana Boat Kids SPF 50 sunscreens were consolidated for pre-trial proceedings. The complaints allege that the marketing for…
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