Contaminated with Harmful Substances
Godiva Dark Chocolate Contains Concerning Levels of Lead Class Action
This class action is based on a December 2022 Consumer Reports testing of products that revealed that certain dark chocolates contain concerning levels of heavy metals. The complaint for this class action alleges that high levels of lead were found in a chocolate bar product from Godiva Chocolatier, Inc., the Godiva Signature 72% Cacao Dark Read more
Lindt & Sprüngli Lead and Cadmium in Dark Chocolate Bars Class Action
Is dark chocolate healthier than milk chocolate? Not in the case of some chocolate bars, says this class action against Lindt & Sprüngli (North America), Inc. The complaint refers to recent testing by Consumer Reports of the company’s Excellence Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa bar and Excellence Dark Chocolate 85% Cocoa bar, which claims that “eating Read more
Godiva Dark Chocolate Concerning Levels of Lead Class Action
Many consumers believe that dark chocolate is healthier than milk chocolate. But the complaint for this class action is suing Godiva Chocolatier, Inc., claiming that, according to recent Consumer Reports findings, the Godiva Signature Dark Chocolate 72% Cacao bar contains concerning levels of lead, and quoting the report as saying that “eating just an ounce Read more
Not Your Mother’s Dry Shampoo Products Benzene Content Class Action
Recently benzene was found in a number of aerosol personal care products, including sun care products, deodorants, and antiperspirants. In October 2022, Valisure, a company that tests consumer products, tested a number of dry shampoos for benzene as well. The complaint for this class action brings suit against DeMert Brands, LLC, alleging benzene was found Read more
Simply Tropical Juice Drink Contains PFAS Class Action
The Simply Orange Juice Company and its parent, the Coca-Cola Company, are the defendants in this class action about Simply Tropical juice drink. The complaint alleges that the drink, which is marketed as “All Natural,” actually contains per- and polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAS), synthetic chemicals which accumulate in the body and which have been associated with Read more
Batiste Dry Shampoo Products Benzene Content Class Action
Recently, benzene has been found in certain aerosol personal care products. The complaint for this class action calls benzene “a carcinogenic impurity that has been linked to leukemia and other cancers.” It brings suit against Church & Dwight Co., Inc., alleging that its dry shampoo products also contain benzene. Read more
The Laundress Products Bacteria and Injuries Class Action
The Laundress was introduced as a maker of high-end cleaning products, such as detergents, household cleaners, and shampoos. This class action brings suit against The Laundress, LLC and Conopco, Inc., which does business as Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, which are responsible for the products, alleging that the Laundress products were contaminated with a Read more
Pine-Sol Cleaners Contained Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Bacteria Class Action
The Clorox Company sells cleaning products throughout the country, including Pine-Sol for cleaning floors and other nonporous surfaces. Unfortunately, the complaint for this class action alleges that Pine-Sol products have been (or may be) contaminated by bacteria that can increase users’ risks of getting invasive infections and other injuries, and that this was not disclosing Read more
Procter & Gamble Benzene in Aerosol Products Settlement
Procter & Gamble is settling a group of class actions consolidated into a multidistrict litigation about the marketing of certain of its aerosol products, including antiperspirant, deodorant, body spray, dry shampoo, and dry conditioner products, under the brands Secret, Old Spice, Pantene, Waterless, Aussie, Herbal Essences, and Hair Food. The complaint alleges that benzene was Read more
Dark & Lovely Relaxers Contain Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals Class Action
Hair straighteners or relaxers are the subject of this class action against L’Oreal USA, Inc., L’Oreal USA Products, Inc., and Softsheen-Carson, Inc., under different brand names, including Dark & Lovely. The complaint alleges that the products are contaminated with endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), such as phthalates, that can have negative effects on women’s health. These Read more
