Old Spice, Secret, Aussie, and Pantene Aerosol Products
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain the carcinogen benzene
Old Spice and Secret Body Sprays
Case Names (Date)
Bernsee et al. v. The Procter & Gamble Co.
22-cv-2015, S.D. Ohio
(Dec. 2021)
Bryski et al v. The Procter & Gamble Co.
21-cv-62285, S. D. Fla.
(Nov. 2021)
Canaday et al. v. The Procter & Gamble Co.
21-cv-2024, S.D. Cal.
(Dec. 2021)
Hernandez et al. v. The Procter & Gamble Co.
22-cv-80, D.S.C.
(Jan. 2022)
Kelley et al. v. The Procter & Gamble Co.
21-cv-785, S.D. Ohio
(Dec. 2021)
LaBella et al. v. The Procter & Gamble Co.
21-cv-216, W.D. Penn.
(Dec. 2021)
Lyle et al. v. The Procter & Gamble Co.
21-cv-1760, D. Ore.
(Dec. 2021)
Mills et al. v. The Procter & Gamble Co.
22-cv-44, S.D. Ohio
(Jan. 2022)
Toporek et al v. The Procter & Gamble Co.
21-cv-6185, E.D.N.Y.
(Nov. 2021)
Product/Service
Various Old Spice and Secret aerosol antiperspirants, deodorants and body sprays
Allegations
Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene
Status
Pending
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Pantene, Aussie, Herbal Essences, and Other Brands of Aerosol Hair Products
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene
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Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain a carcinogen
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Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain the carcinogen benzene
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