Clearly Natural Essentials Hand Soaps
Allegations: False natural claims
April 2018: This case was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled. because the parties reached a settlement agreement. The terms of the agreement have not been disclosed.
August 2017: An amended complaint alleging that Clearly Natural Essentials falsely markets products as natural when they contain artificial and synthetic ingredients was filed.
March 2017: Some of the claims – including ones for breach of warranty, unjust enrichment, and negligent misrepresentation – were dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. Other claims – including state false advertising claims – remain pending.
October 2016: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Clearly Natural Essentials for allegedly falsely advertising its products – including Pure and Natural Tea Tree Glycerine Soap, Pure and Natural Lemon Glycerine Hand Soap, and Pure and Natural Glycerine Body Lotion – as “Clearly Natural” and “Pure and Natural” when they actually contain artificial and synthetic ingredients. (Ciancio et al v. Beaumont Products Inc. d/b/a Clearly Natural Essentials, Case No. 16-cv-8124, S.D.N.Y.)
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Allegations: False natural claims
September 2017: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been…
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