Neutrogena and Aveeno Sunscreens
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene
Moultrie et al. v. Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue Inc.
24-cv-4757, D.N.J.
(April 2024)
Saputo Jr. et al. v. Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue Inc.
24-cv-1117, S.D. Cal.
(June 2024)
Band-Aid
Misleadingly marketing products as safe and healthy when they contain harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
Pending
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as plant based
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as 100% plant-based when they contain synthetic, non-plant ingredients
Allegations: Failing to warn consumers that regularly using the product causes the proliferation of certain cancer-causing bacteria
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products are made with safe and high-quality ingredients, and the company is committed to the health of consumers, communities, and the planet
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as safe, healthy, made with the “best ingredients,” environmentally friendly, and committed to the health of consumers, communities and the planet
Allegations: Misleadingly representing that products were safe when they contained, or were at risk of containing, the carcinogen benzene
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain high levels of the carcinogen benzene
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “Preservative-Free”
Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products treat congestion and other cold and flu symptoms
Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products treat congestion and other cold and flu symptoms
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat congestion and other sinus issues
Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products treat nasal congestion
Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products treat nasal congestion
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines are decongestants
Allegations: Falsely marketing the products treat nasal congestion
Allegations: Falsely advertising sunscreens as waterproof
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion
Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as decongestants
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat congestion
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products treat nasal congestion
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat congestion
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as decongestants
Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as nasal decongestants
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat congestion
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat congestion
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines relieve nasal congestion and sinus pressure
Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as nasal decongestants
Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products treat congestion and other cold and flu symptoms
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines relieve nasal congestion
Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as decongestants
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as decongestants
Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as decongestants
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat congestion
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal decongestion
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat sinus pressure and nasal congestion
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat congestion and other sinus issues
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal decongestion
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as specially made for babies when they contain the same formulation as the adult versions
Allegations: Falsely advertising that products provide faster relief than other acetaminophen products
Allegations: Misleadingly labeling products as containing no trans fats and being safe for human consumption when the spreads contain partially hydrogenated oils, which are trans fats that increase the risk…
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene
Allegations: Products contain more melatonin than advertised
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing medicines as “non-drowsy” when an ingredient in them causes drowsiness
Allegations: Marketing products as safe without disclosing that they contain a harmful heavy metal
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzophenone
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products “help[] ease occasional gas & stomach discomfort” associated with colic and hiccups in newborns when none of the ingredients have been shown to provide the…
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that Tylenol rapid release products work faster than other products when they don’t
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzophenone
Allegations: Falsely representing that products smooth, nourish, soften, repair and revive hair without disclosing that ingredients in the products cause significant hair loss and irritate the scalp
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products will smooth, nourish, soften, repair and revive hair without disclosing that they contain an ingredient – DMDM hydantoin – that causes hair loss and scalp irritation
Allegations: Misleadingly advertising that supplements prevent, treat, cure and mitigate lactose intolerance without FDA approval to make such claims
Allegations: Failing to disclose sunscreens contain the carcinogen benzene
Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that powders contain a dangerous ingredient
Allegations: Failing to disclose sunscreens contain the carcinogen benzene
Allegations: False natural claims
Allegations: Failing to disclose sunscreens contain the carcinogen benzene
Allegations: Falsely marketing the products are safe and “free of asbestos”
Allegations: False natural and chemical-free claims
In December 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. for allegedly falsely advertising Neutrogena skincare products – including Hydro Boost Cleansing Gel and Oil Free…
In 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. for allegedly falsely advertising Neutrogena Oil-Free Face Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin as being “Oil-Free” when, according to…
August 2020: This case was transferred from a court in California to one in New Jersey. (Case No. 20-cv-10406, D.N.J.) July 2020: The case was transferred from state court to…
June 2020: A federal court judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. December 2019: A federal judge preliminarily approved the settlement agreement. A final fairness hearing is scheduled for…
December 2017: The remaining claims in this case were voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which were not disclosed. October…
November 2017: This consolidated action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. October 2017: This…
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…
June 2018: The case was voluntarily dismissed because the parties reached a settlement agreement, the terms of which were not disclosed. June 2017: Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint bringing similar…
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…
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…
In November 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Johnson & Johnson for allegedly falsely advertising the Neutrogena® Light Therapy Acne Mask and Mask Activator (an acne treatment where a…
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…
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…
In May 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Johnson & Johnson and McNeil Nutritionals for allegedly falsely labeling Benecol Regular and Light Spreads as containing “No Trans Fats” and…
June 2015: The parties withdrew the appeal, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. December 2014: The named plaintiff filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the November 2014 order.…
December 2016: This action was voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. The named plaintiff’s claims were dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot…
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.…
January 2017: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement. (Leiner et al v. Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc., Case No. 15-cv-5876, N. D. IL.) August 2016: After…
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.…
June 2014: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. January 2013: A class-action lawsuit…
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…
August 2013: A federal judge granted final approval of a settlement of this action. According to the settlement terms, each class member may receive up to $10 ($1 for each…
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:…
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…
March 2016: The parties agreed to dismiss this action and it was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal have…
April 2015: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal have not been…
October 2015: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. The reasons have not been disclosed. March 2015: A class-action lawsuit was…
In July 2015, a false advertising class-action lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. after the parties reached a…
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