Suave 24-hour Protection Aerosol Antiperspirants
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as safe without disclosing that they contain the carcinogen benzene
Suave Naturals
December 2016: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not disclosed.
August 2014: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Unilever for allegedly falsely representing its Suave NATURALS products – including Suave Naturals juicy green apple shampoo, Suave Naturals wild cherry blossom conditioner, Suave Naturals everlasting sunshine body wash, Suave Naturals mango mandarin body lotion, and Suave KiDS Naturals Head to Toe Wash soothing lavender – as “natural” when they actually contain unnatural, synthetic ingredients. (Paulino et al v. Conopco, Inc. dba Unilever, Case No. 14-cv-05145, E. D. NY.).
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Unilever’s Dry Shampoos
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products may contain the carcinogen benzene
Unilever Products
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain the carcinogen benzene
Several Brands of Unilever Dry Shampoos
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain high levels of the carcinogen benzene
Several Unilever Brands of Dry and Foam Shampoos
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain the carcinogen benzene
Suave Antiperspirants
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene
Suave Professionals Shampoo and Conditioner
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as being able to “nourish” and “replenish” hair and reduce hair loss when the products contain an ingredient – DMDM hydantoin – that causes significant hair…
Suave® Products
January 2018: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. May 2017: A class-action…
Suave® Professionals Keratin Infusion 30 Day Smoothing Kit
March 2014: The Naiser action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled. because the matter was resolved as part…
Suave Professionals Keratin Smoothing Kit
March 2016: The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s decision to approve the settlement. July 2014: A federal judge approved the settlement to this lawsuit. February 2014:…
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