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• Sunscreen Cancer Lawsuits

  April 4, 2025

  Austin Kirk

  A growing number of lawsuits are being filed following recalls of sunscreen spray products which have been found to contain high levels of benzene, a known cancer-causing chemical.

• JPML Refuses To Consolidate Lawsuits Over Benzene in L’Oreal CeraVe, Other Acne Products

  February 14, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Despite a number of CeraVe class action lawsuits being pursued against L'Oreal over the presence of benzene, the U.S. JPML determined the claims do not require formal consolidation as part of a multidistrict litigation, or MDL.

• MDL Sought for L’Oreal Class Action Lawsuits Over CeraVe, Other Benzoyl Peroxide Products Contaminated With Cancer-Causing Chemicals

  January 3, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A group of plaintiffs are making a second attempt at consolidating benzoyl peroxide acne cream lawsuits, but this time only focusing on CeraVe and other products made by L'Oreal.

• Manufacturer to Remove Benzene-Linked Chemical from Generic Mucinex Due to Cancer Concerns

  August 23, 2024

  Grace Muller

  Generic versions of Mucinex, sold by major pharmacies and retailers, are being reformulated to remove a chemical that can release benzene when consumed, which could increase the risk of cancer.

• New Report Warns of Cancer-Causing Benzene in Generic Versions of Mucinex

  August 14, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A Bloomberg News special report warns that generic versions of the mucus-relief drug Mucinex uses an ingredient that puts consumers at increased risk of benzene exposure, which could result in increased cancer risks.

• JPML Rejects Request to Consolidate Benzene Exposure Lawsuits Over Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Products

  August 13, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The U.S. JPML has rejected a motion by plaintiffs calling for the creation of an acne cream benzene exposure lawsuit multidistrict litigation, leaving more than 30 claims to proceed as individual lawsuits without formal coordination.

• Studies Find No Link Between Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Products and Cancer Risk

  July 23, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  Two new studies appear to refute claims that benzoyl peroxide-based acne products lead to higher levels of benzene in the blood and an increased risk of cancer.

• Appeals Court Rejects Neutrogena, Aveeno Sunscreen Lawsuit Settlement

  June 27, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Federal appeals court overturns Neutrogena, Aveeno sunscreen settlement of class action lawsuits filed after the spray products were pulled from store shelves due to high levels of benzene.

• Suntegrity Impeccable Skin Sunscreen Recall Issued Over Microbial Contamination Risk

  June 13, 2024

  Grace Muller

  Nine lots of Suntegrity Impeccable Skin Sunscreen are being recalled due to the detection of high levels of mold contamination, which could cause consumers to suffer potentially severe microbial exposure side effects.

• CeraVe Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against L’Oreal Over Benzene in Acne Products

  March 25, 2024

  Katherine McDaniel

  L'Oreal faces a class action lawsuit claiming that it's CeraVe acne treatments contain high levels of benzene, putting consumers' health at risk.