Neutrogena and Aveeno Sunscreens
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene
August 2020: This case was transferred from a court in California to one in New Jersey. (Case No. 20-cv-10406, D.N.J.)
July 2020: The case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Potts et al v. Netrogena Corp., Case No. 20-cv-6323, C.D. Cal.)
April 2020: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Neutrogena Corp. for allegedly misleadingly marketing Neutrogena Cleansing Towelettes as allergen free, gentle, and tested by ophthalmologists and dermatologists when, according to plaintiffs, the towelettes cause several adverse reactions, including skin irritation, rashes, burns, and allergic reactions. Plaintiffs also claim that the marketing fails to adequately warn consumers about the possibility of adverse reactions from using the towelettes. (Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint in June 2020.) (Potts et al v. Neutrogena Corp., Case No. 20-STCV15638, California State Court – Los Angeles)
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Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as plant based
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain high levels of the carcinogen benzene
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “Preservative-Free”
Allegations: Falsely advertising sunscreens as waterproof
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzophenone
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzophenone
Allegations: Failing to disclose sunscreens contain the carcinogen benzene
Allegations: Failing to disclose sunscreens contain the carcinogen benzene
Allegations: Failing to disclose sunscreens contain the carcinogen benzene
In December 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. for allegedly falsely advertising Neutrogena skincare products – including Hydro Boost Cleansing Gel and Oil Free…
In 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. for allegedly falsely advertising Neutrogena Oil-Free Face Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin as being “Oil-Free” when, according to…
December 2017: The remaining claims in this case were voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which were not disclosed. October…
November 2017: This consolidated action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. October 2017: This…
In November 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Johnson & Johnson for allegedly falsely advertising the Neutrogena® Light Therapy Acne Mask and Mask Activator (an acne treatment where a…
August 2013: A federal judge granted final approval of a settlement of this action. According to the settlement terms, each class member may receive up to $10 ($1 for each…
August 2015: A federal judge granted Johnson & Johnson’s and Neutrogena’s motion for summary judgment finding that there are no issues of material fact because the companies provided evidence that:…
March 2016: The parties agreed to dismiss this action and it was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal have…
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