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Common ingredient raises potential health risks not always clearly disclosed in the marketing.
Lash Boost
Case Name (Date)
Gorzo et al v. Rodan & Fields, LLC
CGC-18-565628, California State Court – San Francisco
(May 2018)
Lewis et al v. Rodan & Fields, LLC
18-cv-2248, N.D. Cal.
(April 2018)
Ryan et al v. Rodan & Fields, LLC
18-cv-2505, N.D. Cal.
(April 2018)
Scherr et al. v. Rodan & Fields, LLC
CIVDS-1723435, California State Court – San Bernadino
(May 2018)
Product/Service
Lash Boost
Allegations
Misleadingly representing that Lash Boost improves the appearance of eyelash volume and strength without disclosing the potentially serious side effects – including eye sensitivity, irritation, inflammation, and infections – associated with the ingredient isopropoyl cloprostenate
Status
Settled
(Final approval granted)
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