
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
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 – the terms of which have not been disclosed – and anticipate dismissing the case.
January 2018: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Edgewell Personal Care for allegedly deceptively marketing Banana Boat Natural Reflect sunscreens as being “Natural” and “100% naturally sourced sunscreens” when, according to plaintiffs, the sunscreens contain synthetic and artificial ingredients. (Hernandez et al v. Edgewell Personal Care, LLC et al, Case No. 18-cv-128, C. D. CA.)
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Allegations: Falsely marketing sunscreens as “Reef Friendly” when they contain ingredients that are harmful to coral reefs and marine life
Allegations: Falsely advertising sunscreens as waterproof
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as if they are specifically designed for the face when they contain the same formula as regular Banana Boat Sport Ultra
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that the product is specifically designed for babies and charging a premium for the product when it contains the same formulation of the same ingredients as an…
Allegations: Failing to disclose sunscreens contain the carcinogen benzene
Lawsuits allege products contain ingredients harmful to coral reefs and marine life.
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