Neutrogena and Aveeno Sunscreens
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene
Neutrogena Sunscreens
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 not been disclosed.
June 2014: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Neutrogena Corp. for allegedly deceptively labeling its Neutrogena Body Mist and Neutrogena Beach Defense sunscreens as providing “water resistant” or “water + sun barrier” protection when, in reality, they do not work as advertised and fail to meet water resistance standards. In addition, plaintiffs claim that the company deceptively labels Neutrogena High SPF Sunscreens as providing superior sun protection than lower SPF sunscreens when, in reality, scientific evidence shows that sunscreens with SPF values higher than 50 provide no additional benefit to consumers. (Dapeer et al v. Neutrogena Corp., Case No. 14-cv-22113, S. D. FL.).
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Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as plant based
Neutrogena T/Gel Coal Tar Shampoos
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain high levels of the carcinogen benzene
Neutrogena T/Sal Therapeutic Shampoo
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “Preservative-Free”
Several Brands of Sunscreen Sold at Walgreens
Allegations: Falsely advertising sunscreens as waterproof
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Firming Creams
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzophenone
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Firming Cream
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzophenone
Neutrogena-branded Sunscreen
Allegations: Failing to disclose sunscreens contain the carcinogen benzene
Certain Neutrogena and Aveeno Sunscreens
Allegations: Failing to disclose sunscreens contain the carcinogen benzene
Sunscreens from Neutrogena
Allegations: Failing to disclose sunscreens contain the carcinogen benzene
Oil-Free Neutrogena Skincare Products
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…
Neutrogena Oil-Free Face Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin
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…
Neutrogena Cleansing Towelettes
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…
Neutrogena Sunscreen
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…
Pure & Free® Sunscreens
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…
Neutrogena Light Therapy Acne Mask Activator
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…
Neutrogena Naturals
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…
Aveeno and Neutrogena Sunscreens
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:…
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