Unilever’s Dry Shampoos
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products may contain the carcinogen benzene
Suave 24-hour Protection Aerosol Antiperspirants
Case Name (Date)
Barnes et al. v. Unilever United States Inc.
21-cv-6191, N.D. Ill.
(2021)
Product/Service
Suave 24-hour Protection aerosol antiperspirants
Allegations
Misleadingly marketing products as safe without disclosing that they contain the carcinogen benzene
Status
Settled
(Preliminarily approved)
Class-Action Tracker
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Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain the carcinogen benzene
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