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MDacne Customized Treatment Cream and CLENZIderm M.D. Therapeutic Lotion Acne Treatment
Case Name (Date)
Martin et al. v. MDalgorithms, Inc. and Obagi Cosmeceuticals LLC
24-cv-4333, N.D. Cal.
(July 2024)
Product/Service
MDacne Customized Treatment Cream and CLENZIderm M.D. Therapeutic Lotion Acne Treatment
Allegations
Falsely representing that products were safe when they contained, or were at risk of containing, the carcinogen benzene
Status
Pending
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