Unilever Hit With Class Action Over Mercury-Laced Cream Originating In Mexico
Executive Summary
According to the plaintiff, Unilever’s Pond’s Rejuveness Anti-Wrinkle Cream is defective insofar as tested product has been found to contain unlabeled mercury, constituting negligence that has resulted in user injuries. The plaintiff seeks certification of a transnational class and compensatory and punitive damages, among other relief.
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