Arm & Hammer class action alleges baby detergent falsely advertised as hypoallergenic

Arm & Hammer baby detergent class action overview:

• Who: Plaintiff Davontaya Johnson filed a class action lawsuit against Church & Dwight Co. Inc.
• Why: Johnson alleges Church & Dwight falsely advertises its Arm & Hammer hypoallergenic baby detergent products as being hypoallergenic.
• Where: The class action lawsuit was filed in California state court.

A new class action lawsuit accuses Church & Dwight of falsely advertising its Arm & Hammer hypoallergenic baby detergent products as being hypoallergenic.

Plaintiff Davontaya Johnson claims Church & Dwight’s Arm & Hammer hypoallergenic baby detergent products contain fragrance chemicals that can cause allergic reactions and skin irritations.

Johnson argues Church & Dwight’s alleged misrepresentations about its Arm & Hammer hypoallergenic baby detergent products have caused consumers to pay a premium for the products.

“By deceiving consumers about the nature of its products, the defendant is able to take away market share from competing products and increase its own sales and profits,” the Arm & Hammer class action lawsuit says.

Arm & Hammer class action: Consumers rely on hypoallergenic label

Johnson wants to represent a California class of consumers who purchased Arm & Hammer hypoallergenic baby detergent products during the applicable statute of limitations period.

She claims Church & Dwight is guilty of violating California’s Unfair Competition Law, False Advertising Law and Consumers Legal Remedies Act.

Johnson demands a jury trial and requests declaratory and injunctive relief and an award of compensatory, exemplary and statutory damages for herself and all class members.

Similarly, Unilever United States Inc. faced a class action lawsuit alleging it falsely labeled its Vaseline-brand Baby Healing Jelly as hypoallergenic despite containing fragrance chemicals that can cause allergic reactions.

Have you ever purchased Arm & Hammer hypoallergenic baby detergent products? Let us know in the comments.

The plaintiff is represented by Michael D. Braun of Kuzyk Law LLP and Jeffrey I. Carton and Steven R. Schoenfeld of Denlea & Carton LLP.

The Arm & Hammer class action lawsuit is Johnson v. Church & Dwight Co. Inc., Case No. 5:25-cv-02409, in the California Superior Court for San Bernardino County.

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