
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: 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
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…
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…
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…
When companies green it, they better mean it.
Lawsuits allege labeling fails to disclose sunscreen products contain carcinogen.
Don’t get burned by these sunscreen claims.