Neutrogena T/Gel Coal Tar Shampoos
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain high levels of the carcinogen benzene
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 cleanser product purchased and $2 for each moisturizer product purchased). In addition, the company agreed to change product packaging and labeling to include a statement about the percentage of the product that is naturally-derived and remove the word “petrochemicals” from the statement “No harsh chemical sulfates, parabens, petrochemicals, dyes, phthalates”.
January 2012: A class-action lawsuit was filed (and amended in October 2012) for allegedly falsely marketing Neutrogena® Naturals products as natural when they actually contain artificial and synthetic ingredients. (Stephenson et al v. Neutrogena Corp., Case No. 12-cv-426, N. D. CA.)
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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 benzene
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…
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…
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 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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