Banana Boat “Reef Friendly” Sunscreens
Allegations: Falsely marketing sunscreens as “Reef Friendly” when they contain ingredients that are harmful to coral reefs and marine life
Hawaiian Tropic Reef Friendly Sunscreens
Case Name (Date)
Richardson et al. v. Edgewell Personal Care, LLC
21-cv-8275, S.D.N.Y.
(Oct. 2021)
Product/Service
Hawaiian Tropic “Reef Friendly” Sunscreens
Allegations
Falsely marketing sunscreens as “reef friendly” when chemicals in them cause damage to coral reefs
Status
Dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.; Appeal filed
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