Unilever Products
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain the carcinogen benzene
Unilever’s Dry Shampoos
Case Name (Date)
Rullo et al. v. Unilever United States, Inc.
22-cv-1618, D. Conn.
(Nov. 2022)
Schriver et al. v. Unilever United States, Inc.
22-cv-23706, S.D. Fla.
(Nov. 2022)
Sims et al. v. Unilever United States Inc.
23-cv-708, D. Conn.
(Nov. 2022)
Product/Service
Several Unilever brands of dry shampoos, including Dove, Nexxus, Suave, TRESemmé, and others
Allegations
Failing to disclose that products may contain the carcinogen benzene
Status
Rullo case: Consolidated to be heard with Little v. Unilever
Schriver case: Voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.
Sims case: Consolidated to be heard with Little v. Unilever
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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
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