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Woolite Darks and Gentle Cycle Laundry Detergents
Case Name (Date)
Prescott et al v. Reckitt Benckiser LLC
20-cv-2101, N.D. Cal.
(March 2020)
Product/Service
Woolite Darks and Gentle Cycle laundry detergents
Allegations
Deceptively placing the “Color Renew” label on detergents and falsely claiming that they “bring[] the color back” and “revive[] color” in clothing when testing shows that the detergents do not provide the advertised benefits
Status
Settled
(Motion for preliminary approval filed)
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