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Case Name (Date)
Dalewitz et al. v. The Procter & Gamble Co.
22-cv-7323, S.D.N.Y.
(Aug. 2022)
Product/Service
Oral-B Glide dental floss
Allegations
Misleadingly marketing products using the phrase “Pro-Health” when testing shows they likely contain chemicals (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS) that are harmful to humans and the environment
Status
Dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.
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