L’Oréal
TINA.org objected to a settlement that sought to resolve claims filed by the FTC against L’Oréal for deceptively advertising its Lancôme Génifique and L’Oréal Paris Youth Code skincare products by…
CeraVe Acne Products
Case Name (Date)
Abednego et al. v L’Oréal USA, Inc.
24-cv-80351, S.D. Fla.
(March 2024)
Abednego et al. v. L’Oréal USA, Inc.
24-cv-3998, S.D.N.Y.
(May 2024)
Grossenbacher et al. v. L’Oréal USA, Inc.
24-cv-663, E.D. La.
(March 2024)
O’Dea et al. v. L’Oréal, USA
24-cv-2762, N.D. Ill.
(April 2024)
Painter et al. v. L’Oréal USA, Inc.
24-cv-3077, W.D. Mo.
(March 2024)
Product/Service
CeraVe acne products containing benzoyl peroxide
Allegations
Misleadingly representing that products were safe when they contained, or were at risk of containing, the carcinogen benzene
Status
Abednego case (Florida): Voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.
All others: Pending
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