Class Action

Burt’s Bees Products


Case Name (Date)

Barrett et al. v. The Clorox Co., Burt’s Bees, Inc., and The Burt’s Bees Product Co.
22-cv-2193, N.D. Cal.
(April 2022)


Product/Service

Burt’s Bees cosmetics, including Lip Shimmer, Lip Shine, Nourishing Mascara, Satin Lipstick, and Matte Stick


Allegations

Falsely marketing products as containing “ingredients from nature” that are obtained using “responsible sourcing” methods that “help[] to safeguard access to clean water … and promote health, safety and biodiversity” when the products contain harmful chemicals (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances)


Status

Voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.



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