Class Action

Equate Oil-Free Cosmetics

Class Action

Equate Oil-Free Cosmetics


Case Name (Date)

Peyton et al v. Walmart, Inc.
21-cv-5880, S.D.N.Y.
(July 2021)


Product/Service

Equate Oil-Free Cosmetics


Allegations

False “oil-free” claims


Status

Pending



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