Unilever Products
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain the carcinogen benzene
Stain Defense Line of Dove Men + Care
Case Name (Date)
Fischer et al v. Conopco, Inc. d/b/a Unilever
21-cv-782, E.D. Mo.
(March 2021)
Product/Service
Stain Defense line of Dove Men + Care antiperspirants
Allegations
Misleadingly representing that products prevent white marks and stains when they actually cause and create white marks and yellow stains
Status
Pending
Class-Action Tracker
Several Brands of Unilever Dry Shampoos
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain high levels of the carcinogen benzene
Unilever’s Dry Shampoos
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products may contain the carcinogen benzene
Dove Invisible Advanced Care Antiperspirant for Women
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as causing “no white marks on 100 colors” and being “invisible” when the active ingredient actually causes white marks
Dove Men + Care Stain Defense Antiperspirants
Allegations: Deceptively marketing products as “anti yellow stains” and “anti white marks” when the active ingredient actually causes both
Dove Deep Moisture Bodywash
Allegations: Misleadingly advertising bodywash as “microbiome gentle” when it contains ingredients that cause skin reactions, and as containing “skin-natural nourishers” when it contains synthetic ingredients
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October/November 2015: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., in accordance with the terms of a Confidential Settlement Agreement. June 2015: A…
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