K-Y Lubricants
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain PFAS
Tylenol and Mucinex Cold & Flu Medicines
Case Name (Date)
Ozuzu et al. v. Kenvue Inc., McNeil Consumer Healthcare, and Reckitt Benckiser, LLC
23-cv-7395, E.D.N.Y.
(Oct. 2023)
Product/Service
Tylenol Cold & Flu Severe, Mucinex Sinus Max, and other phenylephrine products
Allegations
Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion when the active ingredient (phenylephrine) is not an effective decongestant
Status
Pending
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