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Neutrogena and Clean & Clear Acne Products

Neutrogena and Clean & Clear Acne Products

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that products were safe when they contained, or were at risk of containing, the carcinogen benzene

Several Brands of Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

Several Brands of Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products treat congestion and other cold and flu symptoms

NyQuil, Tylenol, Sudafed, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands

Class Action

NyQuil, Tylenol, Sudafed, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands

Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion

Aveeno Baby Wash

Class Action

Aveeno Baby Wash

October 2013: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed.…

Nectresse® Natural No Calorie Sweetener

Class Action

Nectresse® Natural No Calorie Sweetener

December 2016: This action was voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. The named plaintiff’s claims were dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot…

Benecol Regular and Light Spreads

Class Action

Benecol Regular and Light Spreads

In May 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Johnson & Johnson and McNeil Nutritionals for allegedly falsely labeling Benecol Regular and Light Spreads as containing “No Trans Fats” and…

Aveeno® Natural Sunscreen Products

Class Action

Aveeno® Natural Sunscreen Products

June 2017: This case was administratively closed because the parties reached a settlement agreement and asked for 30 days to memorialize the agreement in writing. The terms of the agreement…

Aveeno Baby Brand Natural Products

Class Action

Aveeno Baby Brand Natural Products

July 2019: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. May 2019: Plaintiffs moved for final approval of a proposed settlement agreement that would provide class members with…

Aveeno Stress Relief Moisturizing Lotion and Body Wash

Class Action

Aveeno Stress Relief Moisturizing Lotion and Body Wash

July 2019: 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…

Neutrogena Sunscreen

Class Action

Neutrogena Sunscreen

December 2017: The remaining claims in this case were voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which were not disclosed. October…

Sudafed PE, Vicks NyQuil, and Benadryl Allergy Plus Congestion

Class Action

Sudafed PE, Vicks NyQuil, and Benadryl Allergy Plus Congestion

Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal decongestion

Neutrogena Oil-Free Face Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin

Class Action

Neutrogena Oil-Free Face Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin

In 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. for allegedly falsely advertising Neutrogena Oil-Free Face Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin as being “Oil-Free” when, according to…

Oil-Free Neutrogena Skincare Products

Class Action

Oil-Free Neutrogena Skincare Products

In December 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. for allegedly falsely advertising Neutrogena skincare products – including Hydro Boost Cleansing Gel and Oil Free…

Tylenol, Vicks, and Walgreens Cold and Flu Medicines