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Painter and Hightower v. L'Oréal Over CeraVe Benzoyl Peroxide Products

L'Oréal · CeraVe acne products containing benzoyl peroxide · Ongoing Litigation

About this case

Ellen Painter and Robert Hightower filed a putative class action alleging that CeraVe acne products containing benzoyl peroxide can degrade into benzene and expose consumers to a carcinogenic chemical. The lawsuit was transferred to the Southern District of New York, where it remained ongoing with no decision reported.

Case overview

Defendant company
L'Oréal
Product or service
CeraVe acne products containing benzoyl peroxide
Case name
Painter and Hightower v. L'Oréal
Court case number
1:2025cv03137
Case status
Ongoing Litigation
Lawsuit type
Consumer
Reported harm
Product Defect

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