Various Dry Shampoos
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene
Berkley et al. v. Unilever United States, Inc.
23-cv-674, N.D.N.Y.
(June 2023)
Dove Advanced Antiperspirant Deodorant
Falsely marketing that products contain natural oil ingredients when the oils in them are synthetic
Pending
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products may contain the carcinogen benzene
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain the carcinogen benzene
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain high levels of the carcinogen benzene
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain the carcinogen benzene
Allegations: Misleadingly representing that products prevent white marks and stains when they actually cause both
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as causing “no white marks on 100 colors” and being “invisible” when the active ingredient actually causes white marks
Allegations: Deceptively marketing products as “anti yellow stains” and “anti white marks” when the active ingredient actually causes both
Allegations: Misleadingly advertising bodywash as “microbiome gentle” when it contains ingredients that cause skin reactions, and as containing “skin-natural nourishers” when it contains synthetic ingredients
In August 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Unilever for allegedly deceptively using You know when you buy a big bag of chips, and you’re all psyched for a…
October 2019: This case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Case No. 19-cv-2704, E. D. MO.) July 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Unilever for allegedly misleadingly…
October/November 2015: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., in accordance with the terms of a Confidential Settlement Agreement. June 2015: A…
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