Huggies Simply Clean Fragrance Free Baby Wipes
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as clean, gentle, safe, hypoallergenic, and plant-based
Huggies Natural Care Baby Wipes
November 2018: The case was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. because the parties reached a settlement agreement, the terms of which have not been disclosed.
February 2018: This case was consolidated with Haris v. Kimberly-Clark. Later in February, plaintiffs filed a consolidated complaint making similar allegations.
March 2017: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Kimberly-Clark for allegedly falsely advertising its Huggies Natural Care Baby Wipes as “natural,” “gentle,” “hypoallergenic,” and made with the “simplest formula for a gentle clean” when the wipes actually contain non-natural, synthetic, and chemical ingredients. (Sebastian et al v. Kimberly-Clark Corp., Kimberly Clark Worldwide, Inc., and Kimberly-Clark Global Sales, LLC, Case No. 17-cv-442, S. D. CA.)
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Huggies Diapers
Allegations: Deceptively marketing diapers as safe when they contain a skin irritant
Huggies Natural Care Baby Wipes
Allegations: Falsely marketing wipes as “plant-based”
Huggies Snug & Dry
Allegations: Misleadingly advertising diapers as safe and gentle without disclosing that they may cause rashes, blistering, peeling, and chemical burns
Huggies Snug & Dry Diapers
In August 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Kimberly-Clark for allegedly misleadingly marketing Huggies Snug & Dry Diapers® as being safe for infants when, according to plaintiffs, the diapers…
Huggies Natural Baby Wipes
February 2018: This case was consolidated with Sebastian v. Kimberly-Clark Corp. and administratively closed because the Sebastian case was named the lead case. Click here to learn more about the…
Kleenex® Cottonelle® Fresh Care Flushable Wipes and More
October 2017: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the district court’s dismissal finding that the complaint adequately stated a claim. The appellate court also found that the named plaintiff…
Huggies “Natural” Baby Products
April 2015: The named plaintiff voluntarily dismissed her claims When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. July 2013:…
Huggies® Natural Diapers and Wipes
April 2016: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. because the parties reached a settlement agreement. The terms of the agreement have…
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