Windex
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as non-toxic
Various Windex Products
May 2023: The lawsuit was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. because the parties reached a settlement, the terms of which were not disclosed.
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” when, according to plaintiffs, the products contain ingredients that are harmful to humans, animals, and the environment. (Rosenberg et al v. S.C. Johnson & Son, Case No. 20-cv-869, E.D. Wis.)
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Class-Action Tracker
Windex Products
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as non-toxic
Windex Vinegar Products
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Non-Toxic”
Sun Bum Dry Shampoos
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products may contain the carcinogen benzene
Oars + Alps Cosmetics and Beauty Products
Allegations: False natural claims
Sun Bum Products
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene
Ziploc Slider Bags
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ecover plant-based cleaning products
Allegations: False plant-based claims
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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