CeraVe Acne Products
Allegations: Misleadingly representing that products were safe
CeraVe Baby Sunscreen
May 2017: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed.
March 2017: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Valeant Pharmaceuticals for allegedly falsely marketing CeraVe Baby Sunscreen as being made with “naturally sourced sunscreen ingredients” and “without harsh ingredients” when, in reality, the sunscreen contains synthetic and potentially harmful ingredients. (Labajo et al v. Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. and Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America, LLC, Case No. 17-cv-412, C. D. CA.)
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CeraVe Moisturizing Lotions
In December 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against CeraVe and L’Oréal for allegedly falsely advertising CeraVe moisturizing lotions as oil-free when, according to plaintiffs, they do contain oils. (Gruber…
CeraVe Eczema Products
May 2019: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. January 2019: A class-action…
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