The Procter & Gamble Company

May 29, 2025 A class action alleges that ZzzQuil Pure Zzzs melatonin sleep supplements are falsely advertised as natural while containing synthetic chemicals.

February 18, 2025 A proposed class action lawsuit alleges that Olay retinol cleansers do not deliver the skincare benefits associated with retinol as advertised.

January 22, 2025 A class action lawsuit alleges that Procter & Gamble’s environmental sustainability campaign for Charmin toilet paper is nothing more than greenwashing.

November 26, 2024 A proposed class action lawsuit alleges Mielle Organics has failed to warn consumers that its Rosemary Mint Scalp & Strengthening Hair Oil may cause hair loss.

November 14, 2024 A class action accuses P&G of falsely advertising its Febreze plug-in air fresheners given each oil refill lasts fewer days than consumers are led to expect.

November 7, 2024 A federal judge has dismissed a class action that alleged retailers and manufacturers misled consumers by marketing over-the-counter medicines with phenylephrine as effective nasal decongestants.

July 31, 2024 A proposed class action lawsuit alleges Procter & Gamble has failed to warn consumers that Tampax Pearl tampons contain dangerous amounts of lead.

May 1, 2024 A new class action lawsuit alleges Procter & Gamble’s purportedly dye-free Tampax tampons are misleadingly advertised since the products contain titanium dioxide.

February 16, 2024 A class action claims P&G falsely advertises certain Herbal Essences and Pantene products as made with “natural-origin” or “naturally derived” ingredients.

October 3, 2023 A retail pharmacy claims in a class action that several consumer health companies have misled the public by marketing over-the-counter medications containing phenylephrine as effective nasal decongestants.

September 13, 2023 A class action alleges fourteen companies make and/or sell over-the-counter cold and flu medicines with an active ingredient that is ineffective at treating nasal congestion.

June 14, 2023 P&G faces a class action filed by a consumer who claims to have received a “steady stream” of unsolicited text messages from P&G brand Oral-B despite having never provided consent to be contacted.

April 4, 2023 A class action claims 50-fluid ounce containers of Gain detergent are falsely advertised in that they do not contain enough product to allow a consumer to do 32 loads of laundry as promised.

March 15, 2023 A class action lawsuit claims P&G has misled consumers by implying its Gain laundry detergent is environmentally friendly when the product contains high levels of the toxin dioxane.

January 24, 2023 Procter & Gamble faces a class action that alleges its sale of DayQuil “Severe Cold & Flu” and the SuperC vitamin C supplement in a “convenience pack” is misleading given that consumers falsely believe that vitamin C helps relieve cold and flu symptoms.

November 29, 2022 A class action alleges Vicks VapoCOOL Severe “Honey Lemon Chill” Medicated Lozenges are misbranded since they contain neither lemon nor inflammation-relieving ingredients.

November 28, 2022 A proposed class action takes issue with the “64 loads” claim on 2.72-liter bottles of Tide Free & Gentle laundry detergent.

November 1, 2022 A proposed class action alleges the Procter & Gamble Company has falsely advertised that its Oral-B charcoal toothbrushes can whiten teeth.

September 27, 2022 A class action alleges Metamucil has been falsely advertised in that the fiber supplement’s added sugar content can actually decrease appetite control, harm blood sugar levels and damage digestive health.

September 21, 2022 A proposed class action alleges The Procter & Gamble Company has misleadingly labeled its Tampax Pure Cotton tampons.

August 31, 2022 The maker of Oral-B Glide dental floss faces a class action that alleges it has failed to disclose to consumers that the product likely contains “forever chemicals.”

August 24, 2022 A lawsuit claims Gillette-brand Pure shave cream is falsely advertised in that the majority of the ingredients are not as “pure” as consumers are led to believe.

August 22, 2022 Febreze aerosol air fresheners are falsely advertised in that their main active ingredient is unable to “eliminate[] odors,” a lawsuit alleges.

June 30, 2022 A proposed class action case alleges Vicks ZzzQuil Pure Zzzs melatonin supplements are significantly overdosed.

May 4, 2022 P&G faces a lawsuit that claims a number of aerosol antiperspirant and deodorant sprays and dry conditioner and shampoo products were contaminated with benzene.

April 21, 2022 A class action alleges Procter & Gamble has falsely overstated the number of sheets that come in each package of Bounty Multi-Roll Select-A-Size paper towels.

January 24, 2022 Procter & Gamble and Gillette face a class action that alleges the companies have unlawfully tied the validity of their product warranties to the use of only authorized repair services or replacement parts.

January 11, 2022 A lawsuit claims Pantene, Aussie, Herbal Essences, Waterless, Old Spice and Hair Food aerosol dry conditioner and dry shampoo products were contaminated with benzene.

January 3, 2022 A class action alleges DayQuil has been falsely advertised as “Non-Drowsy” even though one of the product’s active ingredients is known to cause drowsiness.

December 8, 2021 Three class actions respectively allege that certain varieties of Secret-, Old Spice-, Power Stick- and Right Guard-brand body sprays contain undisclosed benzene.

November 8, 2021 A proposed class action claims certain Old Spice and Secret body sprays are “in no way safe for humans” given the products contain a known carcinogen.

November 8, 2021 A class action alleges Pampers-brand Pure Protection disposable diapers with a plant-based liner enriched with shea butter are misleadingly labeled.

October 28, 2021 A lawsuit alleges P&G’s collection of Illinois residents’ facial geometries through its Bluetooth-connected smart toothbrush violates a state privacy law.

March 18, 2021 A class action claims Procter & Gamble Company’s charcoal-containing Crest toothpastes are not as safe as advertised and may prove risky to use on enamel and gums.

February 3, 2021 A class action alleges Procter & Gamble has misrepresented its Herbal Essences Bio:Renew Vanilla Honey & Vitamin B shampoo.

January 12, 2021 Charleston, South Carolina's public works commissioners have sued a number of retailers for their sale of "flushable" wipes alleged to have caused extensive damage to sewer and septic systems.

January 11, 2021 A class action claims Crest Gum & Enamel Repair toothpaste cannot repair gums and enamel as advertised.

January 6, 2021 A proposed class action alleges Tide purclean laundry detergent is not 100-percent plant-based—or derived solely from plant-based ingredients—as consumers are led to believe.

August 21, 2020 A class action claims Tide PurClean laundry detergent is not as "plant-based" as consumers are led to believe by the product's label.

May 13, 2020 A class action claims Febreze car vent air freshener clips can leak oil and other chemicals that can cause permanent damage to a vehicle’s interior.

July 17, 2017 The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) has been accused of unlawfully discriminating against non-citizen job applicants by denying them employment based on alienage.