Aveeno Active Naturals Class Action Settlement

Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies Inc. has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it deceptively described its Aveeno Active Naturals products as “natural,” even though they include synthetic ingredients.

If you purchased certain Aveeno Active Naturals and/or Aveeno Baby products from May 7, 2007 and June 13, 2017, you may be entitled to compensation from the Aveeno class action settlement.

The Aveeno Active Naturals class action lawsuit was originally filed by plaintiff Michael Goldemberg in May 2013. He accused J&J of marketing and selling its personal care products with the Aveeno Active Naturals label to get a leg up on competitors and to command a premium price from consumers who are willing to pay extra for products that do not include harsh, synthetic ingredients.

On Oct. 4, 2016, a New York federal judge granted certification to a Class of consumers who purchased certain Aveeno Active Naturals and Aveeno Baby products.

Johnson & Johnson denies the allegations but agreed to settle the Aveeno Active Naturals class action lawsuit to avoid the burden and expense of ongoing litigation. An amended order granting preliminary approval to the Aveeno class action settlement was filed on June 13, 2017.

The products covered by the J&J class action settlement include Aveeno Active Naturals and Aveeno Baby lotion, body wash, sunblock, cleanser, shampoo, conditioner and other personal care products. A full list of the 90 covered products is available here.

Class Members who would like to opt out of or object to the Aveeno Naturals settlement must do so no later than Sept. 27, 2017.

Who’s Eligible

Class Members of the Aveeno settlement include anyone who purchased at least one of the Covered Products in the United States from May 7, 2007 through June 13, 2017.

A list of the Covered Products is available here.

Potential Award

$2.50 per Covered Product purchased during the Class Period.

NOTE: Awards may be subject to a pro rata adjustment depending on the total number of approved claims.

Proof of Purchase

None required. However, Class Members who do not submit proof of purchase may only claim up to $50. There is no compensation limit for Class Members who submit proof of purchase.

Claim Form

CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »

Claim Form Deadline

2/4/2018

Case Name

Goldemberg v. Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies Inc., Case No. 7:13-cv-03073-NSR-LMS, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

Final Hearing

10/27/2017

UPDATE: The Aveeno Active Naturals class action settlement was granted final approval on November 1, 2017.  Please note that claims will not be paid until after the claim deadline, which is currently February 4, 2018.

UPDATE 2: On November 27, 2017, an appeal to the Aveeno Active Naturals class action settlement was filed. Claims will not be paid until all appeals are exhausted. We appreciate your ongoing patience. Top Class Actions will continue to provide updates as we learn more.  

UPDATE 3: On January 23, 2018, the appeals to the Aveeno Active Naturals settlement were dismissed. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our  Facebook page.

UPDATE 4: On Dec. 4, 2018, Top Class Action readers started to receive settlement checks worth as much as $168 from an Aveeno Naturals class action settlement.

Settlement Website

www.AveenoActiveNaturalsSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Aveeno Active Naturals Settlement
c/o Angeion Group
1801 Market Street, Suite 660
Philadelphia, PA 19103
1-855-650-6921
info@AveenoActiveNaturalsSettlement.com

Class Counsel

Todd S. Garber
FINKELSTEIN BLANKINSHIP FREI-PEARSON & GARBER LLP

Kim E. Richman
RICHMAN LAW GROUP

Defense Counsel

Harold P. Weinberger
KRAMER LEVIN NAFTALIS & FRANKEL LLP