Gisvold v. Merck & Co., Inc et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

3:14-cv-01371

Court:

California Southern

Nature of Suit:

Other Statutory Actions

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Dana M. Sabraw

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  1. November 26, 2014

    Judge Nixes False-Labeling Suit Over Merck Sunscreens

    A California federal judge on Tuesday tossed a proposed class action claiming Merck & Co. Inc. overcharges for its Coppertone sunscreen products with sun protection factors of 55 and above, saying that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has primary jurisdiction.

  2. June 05, 2014

    Merck Accused Of Advertising Bogus Sunscreen SPF Claims

    A consumer hit Merck & Co. Inc. with a proposed class action in California federal court on Wednesday, claiming the company overcharges for its Coppertone sunscreen products with Sun Protection Factors of 55 and above because they have "virtually identical" active ingredients as the Coppertone SPF 50 products.