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Sure and Brut Aerosol Antiperspirants
Case Names (Date)
Delcid et al. v. Unilever United States, Inc.
21-cv-9569, S.D.N.Y.
(Nov. 2021)
Fahey et al. v. Helen of Troy Limited
21-cv-14441, S.D. Fla.
(Jan. 2022)
Kallamni et al v. Tengram Capital Partners, LLC
21-cv-9616, S.D.N.Y.
(Nov. 2021)
Molina et al v. HRB Brands, LLC, Helen of Troy Ltd., and Idelle Labs, Ltd.
21-at-1078, E.D. Cal.
(Dec. 2021)
Product/Service
Sure unscented and Brut Classic 24-Hour Protection aerosol antiperspirant body sprays
Allegations
Failing to disclose that products contain the carcinogen benzene
Status
Delcid case: Settled
(Final approval granted)
https://sureandbrutsettlement.com/
Fahey case: Voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled. and the named plaintiff was added to the consolidated case
Kallamni case: Consolidated with Delcid case
Molina case: Pending
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