Suave benzene contamination $2M class action settlement

Unilever agreed to pay $2 million to resolve a Suave benzene class action claiming the company sold aerosol deodorants that were contaminated with benzene, a human carcinogen linked to blood cancer. No proof of purchase is required for consumers to benefit from the Suave settlement.

The Suave settlement benefits consumers who purchased Suave 24-Hour Protection Powder Aerosol Antiperspirant and Suave 24-Hour Protection Fresh Aerosol Antiperspirant products between Jan. 1, 2018, and March 7, 2024.

According to the Suave benzene class action lawsuit, Unilever endangered consumers by selling Suave deodorant products that were contaminated with benzene. Though Unilver recalled these products in March 2022, consumers allegedly may have been exposed to benzene. Benzene exposure is linked to leukemia and other serious health conditions.

Unilever is a household product manufacturer that sells products under numerous brands, including Suave.

Unilever hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $2 million Suave benzene settlement to resolve the class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the Suave benzene settlement, class members can receive a full refund of the price they paid for covered products as long as they can provide proof of purchase with their valid claim. Without proof of purchase, class members can receive $3.29, the average retailed price, per purchased product for up to three products per household. 

Class members’ payments will be reduced by the amount of cash or voucher payments the class member has received or will receive for claims made through the reimbursement recall program. Class member payments may be increased or decreased proportionately so that the total amount paid equals the available Suave settlement funds.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is July 15, 2024.

The final approval hearing for the Suave settlement is scheduled for Sept. 13, 2024.

Class members must submit a valid claim form by July 15, 2024, to benefit from the Suave benzene settlement.

Who’s Eligible

Consumers who purchased Suave 24-Hour Protection Powder Aerosol Antiperspirant and Suave 24-Hour Protection Fresh Aerosol Antiperspirant products between Jan. 1, 2018 and March 7, 2024

Potential Award

Varies

Proof of Purchase

Itemized sales receipt, retail score club/loyalty card record or other documents showing the purchase of a covered product, the purchase price and the date and location of purchase

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

07/15/2024

Case Name

Barnes v. Unilever United States Inc., Case No. 1:21-cv-06191, in the U.S District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Final Hearing

09/13/2024

Settlement Website

SuaveSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Suave Antiperspirant Settlement Administrator
1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA19103
888-903-7198

Class Counsel

Charles E Schaffer
LEVIN SEDRAN & BERMAN

Nick Suciu III
MILBERG COLEMAN BRYSON PHILLIPS GROSSMAN PLLC

Jonathan Shub
SHUB & JOHNS LLC

Max S Roberts
BURSOR & FISHER PA

Jason P Sultzer
THE SULTZER LAW GROUP PC

Defense Counsel

James P Muehlberger
SHOOK HARDY & BACON LLP