Have You Used Johnson & Johnson Sunscreen? You May Qualify for Cash Payouts
- Author: Mary Singleton
- Posted: 2024-11-15
If you have purchased Johnson & Johnson sunscreen or sunblock lotion, you may qualify for a cash payout. You may have already heard of the $100 million settlement regarding Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder. Following the conclusion of that case, law firms have undertaken the preliminary steps to address the announcement of known carcinogens in Johnson & Johnson's sunscreen brands.
In July 2021, Johnson & Johnson announced the recall of multiple sunscreen products sold through the company's Neutrogena and Aveeno divisions. According to the company, scientists have discovered that these products may contain benzene. This chemical compound is a dangerous carcinogen that medical professionals have linked to leukemia and other types of cancer. In November 2021, the litigation office of Greg Jones Law LLC announced the preliminary steps for gathering the members of a settlement class to receive payout.
Which Johnson & Johnson Sunscreen Products Qualify for the Lawsuit?
Johnson & Johnson announced a recall of various products sold under the Neutrogena and Aveeno brands. In early 2021, a patient advocate laboratory published testing data that described high traces of benzene in some Johnson & Johnson products. After reviewing the report, Johnson & Johnson announced plans to withdraw these products from the market.
The Johnson & Johnson recall concerns the following products:
- Aveeno Protect + Refresh Sunscreen
- Neutrogena Beach Defense Sunscreen
- Neutrogena Cool-Dry Sport Sunscreen
- Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Sunscreen
- Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen
Why Does This Sunscreen Recall Qualify as Grounds for a Lawsuit?
According to the consumer advocacy lab known as Valisure, these Neutrogena and Aveeno products may contain trace amounts of benzene. Specifically, Valisure tested 294 batches of Neutrogena and Aveeno aerosol products (procured from 69 stores). The study found that at least four batches contained high levels of benzene. Other batches contained trace amounts of the benzene compound.
The organic compound benzene is a well-known carcinogen. This means that scientists have identified benzene as a substance that can cause cancer. Scientists usually find benzene in petroleum, but it can also occur in paint, glue, detergent, and industrial solvents.
High benzene exposure can result in headaches, dizziness, vomiting, and sometimes death. Long-term benzene exposure can compromise bone marrow and eventually lead to cancer. Types of illnesses associated with benzene exposure include the following:
- Aplastic Anemia
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Multiple Myeloma
- Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Johnson & Johnson contends that benzene is not an actual ingredient in any Neutrogena or Aveeno sunscreen products. Instead, the company asserts that the chemical benzene may have contaminated their sunscreen during the production process. Johnson & Johnson encourages customers to cease using the products listed and discard any remainders. Consumers can also receive a refund using the contact information listed on the recall announcement.
How Do I Participate in This Class-Action Lawsuit?
While Johnson & Johnson claims to offer refunds for items listed in the recall, some consumers and litigation experts believe that this action is not enough. In November 2021, the law office of Greg Jones Law LLC announced a class-action lawsuit against the company. This lawsuit contends that Johnson & Johnson failed to warn customers that their consumer products may contain the presence of benzene, thereby violating state and federal laws.
To participate in the lawsuit, consumers can write Greg Jones Law LLC at the following mailing address:
1319 Military Cutoff Rd
Ste. CC, #138
Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
Alternatively, consumers can contact the claim investigator at 1-855-566-3752. While Greg Jones practices law in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Texas, and Puerto Rico, associates at the firm provide counsel nationwide as needed. In addition, any new lawsuits filed against Neutrogena and Aveeno sunscreens may soon merge into a multi-district litigation (MDL). This means that plaintiffs across the United States can join into a single settlement class to receive restitution and monetary compensation.
How Do I Participate in Future Class-Action Lawsuits?
Consumers who contact the law firm regarding this class-action investigation can obtain automatic notifications of future lawsuits unless they choose to opt out. Selecting to remain notified of potential lawsuits increases the chances of participating in a relevant settlement class and receiving the maximum compensation for your eligible claim.
