- Lawsuit Ongoing – No Settlement Yet: The lawsuit is ongoing. There is no approved settlement or public claim form.
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Case verification
- Case name
- Several proposed class actions against L'Oreal over CeraVe benzoyl peroxide acne products (including Grossenbacher, filed March 2024)
- Court
- Various U.S. federal courts
- Claim deadline
- None. There is no settlement or claim form.
- Current status
- Litigation is ongoing. No settlement has been announced and no court has found the products unsafe.
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Did you recently buy a CeraVe acne product? You may have heard about lawsuits involving certain CeraVe acne treatments and allegations that some products contained benzene, a chemical classified as a known human carcinogen. Here’s what we know so far. Short version: these are ongoing lawsuits, and there is no settlement or claim form.
Why Is CeraVe Being Sued?
Several federal lawsuits have been filed involving certain CeraVe acne treatment products after independent testing reported the presence of benzene in some formulations. The lawsuits allege consumers purchased products they believed were safe, but that contained unsafe levels of benzene. The litigation is ongoing.
Which Products Are Involved?
The lawsuits primarily focus on certain CeraVe acne treatment products. Check whether your product is included in the current litigation or future settlements.
Do You Need a Receipt?
Not right now, because there is nothing to file. If a settlement is ever approved, its notice will explain what proof is needed. Keeping your receipts or order history is a good idea either way.
Can You File a Claim?
No. There is no settlement. Some services, including ClaimMoney.com (a referral partner of this site), offer sign-ups for updates, but that is not filing a claim. If you have health concerns about a product you used, talk to your healthcare provider.
Should You Stop Using CeraVe?
The lawsuits involve certain acne treatment products, not necessarily the entire CeraVe product line. If you have health concerns, speak with your healthcare provider.
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Subscribe NowFrequently Asked Questions
Benzene is classified as a known human carcinogen.
No. The litigation is ongoing.
There is no claim process yet, so there are no proof requirements. Save receipts or order history in case a settlement is announced.
Keep checking Tiff’s Money Tips for updates. The FDA also publishes information about benzoyl peroxide product testing.
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