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• 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.

• Study Finds Benzene Forms in Some Acne Products at Relatively Low Temperatures

  November 13, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  One-third of benzoyl peroxide-based acne cream products began to develop large amounts of cancer-causing benzene, when they reach temperatures just slightly warmer than average.

• 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.

• JPML to Consider MDL Consolidation for Lawsuits Over Benzene in Acne Products

  June 18, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  At least 29 lawsuits have been filed over the presence of benzene in acne products, which are currently spread throughout 10 different federal court districts nationwide. However, they each raise similar allegations that consumers were not adequately warned about the presence of the toxic, cancer-causing chemical.

• 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.

• Acne Cream Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Benzene in Clean and Clear, Neutrogena

  March 19, 2024

  Katherine McDaniel

  Two plaintiffs have filed a class action lawsuit over the presence of benzene in Johnson & Johnson acne cream products, saying they would have never purchased Clean and Clear and Neutrogena products if they had known they contained cancer-causing chemicals.

• Side Effects of Acne Creams May Cause Allergic Reactions: FDA

  June 26, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA is warning that many popular over-the-counter acne products may be linked to severe allergic reactions that could be life-threatening.

• Medicated Acne Gel Recall: Sold at Wal-Mart, Kroger and Dollar General

  November 18, 2008

  AboutLawsuits

  A recall has been issued for 1 ounce tubes of 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Cream, which were sold as “Kroger...