Various Windex Products
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as non-toxic
Sun Bum Dry Shampoos
Case Name (Date)
Evans et al. v. S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. and Sun Bum, LLC
22-cv-6363, N.D. Ill.
(Nov. 2022)
Product/Service
Sun Bum dry shampoo
Allegations
Failing to disclose that products may contain the carcinogen benzene
Status
Pending
Class-Action Tracker
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Allegations: Falsely marketing products as non-toxic
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Sun Bum Products
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene
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ecover plant-based cleaning products
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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…
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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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