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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Pantene, Aussie, Herbal Essences, and Other Brands of Aerosol Hair Products
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene
Various Procter & Gamble Aerosol Products
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain a carcinogen
Herbal Essences Bio Renew Vanilla Honey & Vitamin B Shampoo
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing shampoos as plant-based and natural by using the phrase “Real Botanicals” and the Royal Botanical Gardens Kew seal on the bottles
Herbal Essences Wild Naturals Hair Products
January 2019: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. February 2017: A class-action…
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