The US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois determined on 24 July that a trio of plaintiffs have standing to pursue claims against Unilever United States, Inc. regarding benzene in Suave antiperspirant products.
Benzene Suits Against US Personal-Care Firms Appear Headed In One Direction: Settlement
The latest in litigation against Unilever, P&G, Beiersdorf and J&J alleging violations for selling personal-care products contaminated with benzene.
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