Gillette
A TINA.org investigation of Gillette found that the company was making the unqualified claim that its product line was made in the United States in a national marketing campaign when…
Pure by Gillette Shave Cream
Case Name (Date)
Taylor et al. v. The Procter & Gamble Co.
22-cv-1949, S.D. Ill.
(Aug. 2022)
Product/Service
Pure by Gillette Shave Cream
Allegations
Falsely marketing products as pure when the ingredients list reveals many of the ingredients have been significantly altered from their original or natural state
Misleadingly marketing products as made “With Aloe” when they contain a very small amount of aloe compared to other ingredients
Status
Pending
Legal Action
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Gillete® Fusion ProGlide Sensitive 2-in-1 Shave Gel
August 2018: This case was transferred to federal court. (Case No. 18-cv-6844, C.D. Cal.) April 2018: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Procter & Gamble for allegedly misleadingly using You…
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Gillette® and Old Spice® Deodorants
December 2014: The parties agreed to dismiss this lawsuit. The reasons for the dismissal have not yet been disclosed. September 2014: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Procter & Gamble…
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