L’Oréal
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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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