J&J Settles Class Action For “Misleading” Neutrogena Naturals Claims
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
The case hinges on claims used to promote Neutrogena Naturals cleansers and moisturizers – specifically, that they are “natural products that contain no petrochemicals,” according to court documents. The consumer plaintiffs say they paid a premium over “comparable products” on the basis of those claims.
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