SEATTLE, May 18, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Friday, May 15, 2009, Keller Rohrback L.L.P. (www.krclassaction.com) filed a class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey against several manufacturers of children's bath and personal care products which contain the carcinogenic ingredients formaldehyde and 1,4 dioxane. Plaintiffs are purchasers of the following brand name products, among others:
-- Johnson's Baby Shampoo * (manufactured by Johnson & Johnson)
-- Suave Kids 2-in-1 Shampoo * (manufactured by Helene Curtis)
-- Grins & Giggles Milk & Honey Baby Wash * (manufactured by Gerber)
-- Dora the Explorer Bubble Bath * (manufactured by MZB Personal Care)
-- Pampers Kandoo Foaming Handsoap * (manufactured by Proctor &
Gamble)
-- Equate Tearless Baby Wash * (manufactured by Wal-Mart)
The Complaint alleges that the Defendants manufactured, distributed, marketed, tested and/or sold children's bath and personal care products containing formaldehyde and 1,4 dioxane, which are known toxic and carcinogenic agents linked to cancer and skin allergies.
Although the companies manufacturing and marketing these products call them "gentle" and "pure," dozens of top-selling children's bath and personal care products are contaminated with the cancer-causing chemicals formaldehyde and 1,4 dioxane according to the March 2009 Campaign for Safe Cosmetics report, "No More Toxic Tub." According to Attorney Lynn Sarko, "Numerous parents have contacted us who are justifiably concerned and alarmed to learn that children's shampoo and other products manufactured by reputable manufacturers contained toxic ingredients when safe alternatives exist."
If you purchased children's bath or personal care products for your child, and you wish to learn more about this litigation, please contact paralegal Mary Garner or attorneys Laura Gerber or Gretchen Cappio at 800.776.6044 or 206.623.1900 or via email at productliability@kellerrohrback.com.
Keller Rohrback, with offices in Seattle, Phoenix, and New York, has successfully pursued claims against product manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and medical device makers on behalf of our injured clients. We have achieved multi-million dollar settlements providing for damages and, in certain cases, medical monitoring.
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