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Mielle’s Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oils
Case Name (Date)
Allen et al. v. Mielle Organics, LLC
25-cv-342, C.D. Cal.
(Feb. 2025)
Product/Service
Mielle’s Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oils
Allegations
Falsely marketing that products combat dandruff, increase blood circulation to the scalp, cause faster and thicker hair growth, and provide anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal benefits when none of the ingredients are capable of providing such benefits
Falsely marketing products as natural when they contain synthetic chemicals
Falsely marketing products as made in the USA when they contain ingredients that come from outside of the United States
Status
Voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. as to the named plaintiff’s claims and When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled. as to the class members’ claims
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