Ovulation Test Kits
Allegations: Falsely advertising the accuracy of ovulation test kits
“Unscented” Deodorants
May 2015: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal have not been disclosed.
November 2014: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Procter & Gamble, Revlon, Dial, and others for allegedly deceptively labeling deodorants – including Arm & Hammer Essentials, Arm & Hammer UltraMax, Secret Outlast, Mitchum Men’s, Mitchum Women’s, Dry Idea, and Ban – as “unscented” when they actually have a “noticeable and unmistakable scent.” (Fogarty et al v. Church & Dwight, Inc., The Procter & Gamble Company, Inc., Revlon, Inc., The Dial Corporation, and Henkel Corporation, Case No. 14-cv-07086, D. NJ.).
For more information about other class-action lawsuits regarding the marketing of deodorants and TINA.org’s coverage of the issue, click here.
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Several Brands of Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products treat congestion and other cold and flu symptoms
Arm & Hammer Clean Burst Laundry Detergent
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as environmentally friendly
Arm & Hammer Clean Burst Laundry Detergent
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products contain enough detergent to wash 107 loads of laundry
Xtra Laundry Detergent
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products contain enough detergent to wash 116 loads of laundry
Batiste Dry Shampoos
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products are safe when they contain the carcinogen benzene
Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent
Allegations: Falsely marketing that its 144.5 oz container washes “2X More Loads” of laundry than its 67.5 oz container
Vitafusion and L’il Critters Multivitamins
February 2020: A federal judge dismissed the breach of warranty claims and claims for equitable and injunctive relief. To read the court decision, click here. 2019: A class-action lawsuit was…
OxiClean Stain Remover Powders
In September 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Church & Dwight alleging that containers of OxiClean “stain remover” powders do not remove stains from the number of laundry loads…
Trojan’s Magnum Condoms “Made in USA” Claims
May 2018: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. as to the named plaintiff and When a complaint is dismissed without…
Walmart’s Arm & Hammer Fresh-N-Natural Baking Soda
June 2015: 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…
Vitafusion PreNatal Multivitamin Gummy
In October 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Church & Dwight Co. for allegedly falsely labeling Vitafusion PreNatal Multivitamin Gummies as containing 800 mcg of folic acid per serving…
Arm & Hammer® Essentials™ Natural Deodorant
June 2015: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement. February 2015: A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement of this class-action lawsuit. According to the settlement terms, class…
Vitafusion B Complex Energy
In March 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Church & Dwight for allegedly deceptively labeling Vitafusion B Complex Energy gummy vitamins for adults as containing 400 mcg of folate…
Baby Orajel Naturals Teething Tablets and Teething Gels
January 2016: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. August 2015: A class-action lawsuit…
Arm & Hammer ™ Liquid Laundry Detergent
September 2016: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. The reasons have not been disclosed. April 2016: A class-action lawsuit was filed…
Trojan Condoms “Made In USA” Claims
February 2016: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. as to the named plaintiff and When a complaint is dismissed without…
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