Huggies Simply Clean Fragrance Free Baby Wipes
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as clean, gentle, safe, hypoallergenic, and plant-based
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 cause rashes that need medical attention and medication. (Morales et al v. Kimberly-Clark Corp., Case No. 18-cv-7401, S. D. NY.)
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Huggies Simply Clean Fragrance Free Baby Wipes
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain or are at risk of containing harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
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 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…
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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