Gillette
A TINA.org investigation of Gillette found that the company was making the unqualified claim that its product line was made in the United States in a national marketing campaign when…
Gillete® Fusion ProGlide Sensitive 2-in-1 Shave Gel
August 2018: This case was transferred to federal court. (Case No. 18-cv-6844, C.D. Cal.)
April 2018: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Procter & Gamble for allegedly misleadingly using You know when you buy a big bag of chips, and you’re all psyched for a feast, and then it turns out there are like, three chips in the bag? That bag is slack filled.ed packaging for Gillette® Fusion ProGlide Sensitive 2-in-1 Shave Gel. Specifically, the complaint claims that the six-ounce container releases only 3.3 ounces of shaving gel and is approximately 45% empty space. (Foronda et al v. The Procter & Gamble Co. et al, Case No. BC700535, California State Court – Los Angeles)
For more about other class-action lawsuits regarding slack-filled packaging and TINA.org’s coverage of the issue, click here.
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Pure by Gillette Shave Cream
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as pure
Warranties on Gillette, Venus, Braun, and Oral-B Products
Allegations: Failing to timely disclose that warranties are conditioned upon using authorized repair services and replacement parts
Duracell Ultra Advanced and Ultra Power Batteries
March 2016: The U.S. Supreme Court denied An order the U.S. Supreme Court issues to review a lower court’s judgment.. January 2015: TINA.org filed an amicus brief supporting a December…
The Packaging for Gillette® and Old Spice® Deodorants
October 2015: The named plaintiff dismissed this action When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal have…
Duracell Batteries with the Duralock Ring
In March 2016, a federal judge dismissed a class-action lawsuit filed against Gillette and Procter & Gamble alleging that the marketing for Duracell AA and AAA Copper Top batteries with…
Duralock Batteries
In October 2015, a federal judge dismissed a class-action lawsuit against the makers of Duracell batteries alleging, among other things, that the marketing (including TV and radio commercials, and product…
Gillette® and Old Spice® Deodorants
December 2014: The parties agreed to dismiss this lawsuit. The reasons for the dismissal have not yet been disclosed. September 2014: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Procter & Gamble…
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