Gillette
A TINA.org investigation of Gillette found that the company was making the unqualified claim that its product line was made in the United States in a national marketing campaign when…
Warranties on Gillette, Venus, Braun, and Oral-B Products
Case Name (Date)
Watson et al. v. The Procter & Gamble Co. and The Gillette Co. LLC
22-cv-40010, E.D. Mass.
(Jan. 2022)
Product/Service
Gillette, Venus, Braun, and Oral-B products
Allegations
Failing to timely disclose that warranties are conditioned upon using authorized repair services and replacement parts
Status
Pending
Legal Action
Class-Action Tracker
Pure by Gillette Shave Cream
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Gillete® Fusion ProGlide Sensitive 2-in-1 Shave Gel
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Duracell Ultra Advanced and Ultra Power Batteries
March 2016: The U.S. Supreme Court denied An order the U.S. Supreme Court issues to review a lower court’s judgment.. January 2015: TINA.org filed an amicus brief supporting a December…
The Packaging for Gillette® and Old Spice® Deodorants
October 2015: The named plaintiff dismissed this action When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal have…
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In October 2015, a federal judge dismissed a class-action lawsuit against the makers of Duracell batteries alleging, among other things, that the marketing (including TV and radio commercials, and product…
Gillette® and Old Spice® Deodorants
December 2014: The parties agreed to dismiss this lawsuit. The reasons for the dismissal have not yet been disclosed. September 2014: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Procter & Gamble…
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