Windex Products
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as non-toxic
Raid Concentrated Deep Reach Fogger
In December 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against S.C. Johnson & Son for allegedly falsely marketing that Raid Concentrated Deep Reach Fogger “kills ants, roaches, & spiders,” “penetrates into cracks & crevices to kill bugs where they live & breed,” and “keeps killing for up to 2 months” when, according to plaintiffs, the product is not effective because pests are resistant to the product’s active ingredient (cypermethrin) and the product cannot reach the places where pests dwell and hide. (Crespo et al v. S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc., Case No. 18-cv-6869, E. D. NY.)
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Sun Bum Dry Shampoos
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products may contain the carcinogen benzene
Oars + Alps Cosmetics and Beauty Products
Allegations: False natural claims
Windex Vinegar Products
April 2022: Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint alleging that the company falsely markets that products are non-toxic and that the packaging is made of recycled plastic. May 2020: A class-action…
Sun Bum Products
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene
Ziploc Slider Bags
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that bags provide “unbeatable protection” and “unbeatable freshness” when they are not superior to other products
ecover plant-based cleaning products
Allegations: False plant-based claims
Various Windex Products
In June 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against S.C. Johnson & Son for allegedly misleadingly marketing various Windex products – including Original, Ammonia-Free, Vinegar, and Multisurface – as “Non-Toxic”…
Babyganics Products
November 2018: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. June 2018: A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement of this lawsuit. According to the settlement terms, class…
Babyganics Bath Products
July 2018: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. because the parties reached a settlement agreement, the terms of which have…
Babyganics Pre-Moistened Wipes
A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against S. C. Johnson and Babyganics in March 2017. The complaint, which was transferred to federal court in April 2017 and amended in…
Babyganics SPF 50+ Sunscreens
December 2017: This case was stayed pending a nationwide settlement in a related case, Mayhew v. KAS Direct and S. C. Johnson & Son. October 2017: The claims against VMG…
Off! Family Care Clean Feel Insect Repellent
In May 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against S.C. Johnson & Son for allegedly falsely advertising that Off! Family Care Clean Feel Insect Repellent “repels mosquitoes” and provides “effective…
Various Method and Ecover Products
August 2017: The appeal was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. July 2017: An objector…
Glade Sprays
February 2016: This lawsuit was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal have not yet been disclosed. December 2015: A…
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