Huggies class action lawsuit overview:
- Who: Plaintiff Jasmine Rojas filed a class action lawsuit against Kimberly-Clark Corp.
- Why: Rojas claims the company falsely advertises its Huggies Little Movers diapers as hypoallergenic and made for sensitive skin.
- Where: The Huggies class action lawsuit was filed in New York federal court.
A new class action lawsuit alleges.Kimberly-Clark Corp falsely advertises its Huggies Little Movers as “hypoallergenic diapers” and made for sensitive skin when they actually contain ingredients that can cause skin irritation.
Plaintiff Jasmine Rojas filed the Huggies class action complaint against Kimberly-Clark Corp. on March 6 in New York federal court, alleging violations of state and federal consumer laws.
According to the lawsuit, the market for hypoallergenic diapers and hygiene products is rapidly growing, driven by consumers’ increasing awareness of skin sensitivities and conditions like eczema.
Rojas claims Kimberly-Clark has sought to capitalize on this demand by marketing its Huggies Little Movers hypoallergenic diapers as hypoallergenic and safe for sensitive skin.
However, the diapers contain ingredients that can cause skin irritation and Rojas points to online reviews from parents who claim the hypoallergenic diapers caused rashes and other allergic reactions in their children.
Lawsuit: Huggies diapers contain chemicals that can cause skin irritation
The Huggies class action lawsuit claims the diapers are designed with a new formulation that includes an interior blue lining, which has been linked to a chemical smell and skin irritation.
Rojas further alleges that the ingredients in the hypoallergenic version of the diapers are similar to those in the non-hypoallergenic version, making it unclear what differentiates the two products.
Rojas claims Kimberly-Clark’s misleading marketing has led parents to purchase the hypoallergenic diapers under the false impression that they are safe for children with sensitive skin.
“No reasonable consumer would purchase diapers for their children advertised as being hypoallergenic —when they could simply purchase non-hypoallergenic alternatives —had they known that the ‘hypoallergenic’ Product exposed (or risked exposing) their children to chemicals that irritate skin,” the Huggies class action says.
Rojas wants to represent anyone who purchased Huggies Little Movers hypoallergenic diapers in New York. She is suing for violations of New York consumer laws and seeks certification of the Huggies class action, damages, fees, costs and a jury trial.
Another lawsuit making the same allegations against Huggies was filed on Nov. 25 in New York district court.
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The plaintiff is represented by Max S. Roberts, Victoria X. Zhou and Caroline C. Donovan of Bursor & Fisher P.A.
The Huggies class action lawsuit is Rojas v. Kimberly-Clark Corp., Case No. 1:26-cv-1331, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
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Please add me i have 4 little ones who use these diapers.