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Rugby Laboratories’ Benzoyl Peroxide Wash
Case Name (Date)
Kouyate et al. v. The Harvard Drug Group LLC d/b/a Rugby Laboratories
24-cv-6223, S.D.N.Y.
(Aug. 2024)
Product/Service
Rugby Laboratories’ Benzoyl Peroxide Wash
Allegations
Misrepresenting that products are safe without disclosing that they contain, or may contain, the carcinogen benzene
Status
Pending
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