Merck Faces Consumer Suit Over Coppertone UV Claims
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
A lawsuit filed in federal court in New Jersey alleges Merck has misrepresented the UV-protective benefits of its Coppertone sunscreen products, subjecting consumers to potential risks.
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