Sun Bum Products
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene
Windex Products
In May 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against S.C. Johnson & Son for allegedly misleadingly marketing Windex products as “Non-Toxic” when, according to plaintiffs, the formula contains ingredients that are harmful to humans, animals, and the environment. (Moran et al v. S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc., Case No. 20-cv-3184, N.D. Cal.)
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Ziploc Slider Bags
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that bags provide “unbeatable protection” and “unbeatable freshness” when they are not superior to other products
ecover plant-based cleaning products
Allegations: False plant-based claims
Various Windex Products
In June 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against S.C. Johnson & Son for allegedly misleadingly marketing various Windex products – including Original, Ammonia-Free, Vinegar, and Multisurface – as “Non-Toxic”…
Windex Vinegar Products
In May 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. for allegedly misleadingly marketing Windex Vinegar window cleaning product as an environmentally-friendly alternative to other…
Babyganics Products
November 2018: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. June 2018: A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement of this lawsuit. According to the settlement terms, class…
Babyganics Bath Products
July 2018: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. because the parties reached a settlement agreement, the terms of which have…
Raid Concentrated Deep Reach Fogger
In December 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against S.C. Johnson & Son for allegedly falsely marketing that Raid Concentrated Deep Reach Fogger “kills ants, roaches, & spiders,” “penetrates into…
Babyganics Pre-Moistened Wipes
A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against S. C. Johnson and Babyganics in March 2017. The complaint, which was transferred to federal court in April 2017 and amended in…
Babyganics SPF 50+ Sunscreens
December 2017: This case was stayed pending a nationwide settlement in a related case, Mayhew v. KAS Direct and S. C. Johnson & Son. October 2017: The claims against VMG…
Off! Family Care Clean Feel Insect Repellent
In May 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against S.C. Johnson & Son for allegedly falsely advertising that Off! Family Care Clean Feel Insect Repellent “repels mosquitoes” and provides “effective…
Various Method and Ecover Products
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…
Glade Sprays
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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Earth Day 2022: Companies Accused of Greenwashing
When companies green it, they better mean it.
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A recent spate of class-action lawsuits, including three involving Windex, allege household cleaners marketed as “non-toxic” contain harmful ingredients.
Glade Sprays
Consumers complain company needs to freshen up its substantiation for odor elimination claims.
Air Wick Freshmatic
In the above advertisement, Reckitt Benckiser claimed that one refill of its Air Wick Freshmatic was equal to 55 cans of aerosol air-freshener spray. 55 cans! The ads fine print…