
Burt’s Bees Products
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing “ingredients from nature” that are obtained using “responsible sourcing” methods when the products contain harmful chemicals
Gruen et al. v. The Clorox Co. and The Burt’s Bees Products Co.
22-cv-935, N.D. Cal.
(Feb. 2022)
Burt’s Bees cosmetics, including mascaras and lip shimmers
Falsely representing cosmetics as natural and safe when they contain substances that are harmful to human health (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAs)
Pending
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing “ingredients from nature” that are obtained using “responsible sourcing” methods when the products contain harmful chemicals
Allegations: False natural claims
May 2018: This case was voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. January 2018: A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against The Clorox Company and The…
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