Herbal Essences Dry Shampoos and Conditioners
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain the carcinogen benzene
Herbal Essences and Pantene Essential Botanicals Shampoos and Conditioners
Case Name (Date)
McWhorter et al. v. The Procter & Gamble Co.
24-cv-806, N.D. Cal.
(Feb. 2024)
Product/Service
Herbal Essences and Pantene Essential Botanicals Shampoos and Conditioners
Allegations
Falsely marketing the percentage of natural ingredients in products
Status
Pending
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