09/02/2026
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Dr. Squatch $9M False Advertising Class Action Settlement
Individuals who purchased Dr. Squatch products labeled as “natural” in the United States between Nov. 1, 2018, and Aug. 29, 2026, may be eligible to submit a claim for a cash payment from a class action settlement.
Dr. Squatch LLC agreed to pay $9 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging the company misrepresented certain products as natural even though they may have contained synthetic ingredients.
Recent / Active or Settled Cases (2024–2026)
Pacha Soap Co. (2026) – Class action (Keene v. Pacha Soap Co.) alleging products were marketed as containing sea salt, mint, and eucalyptus, but testing/claims said those ingredients were absent. Instead, products allegedly contained synthetic fragrance and phenoxyethanol.
Dr. Squatch (settlement 2026) – Class action over “natural” labeling on bar soaps, lotions, beard oils, and other products that allegedly contained synthetic ingredients. Settlement covered purchases from roughly 2018–2026.
Amazon Basics Hypoallergenic Body Wash (2026) – Lawsuit claiming the product was marketed as hypoallergenic/sensitive-skin but contained fragrance chemicals (common allergens) that were not specifically disclosed beyond the generic term “fragrance.”
Method Body Wash cases (ongoing discussion / related filings around 2025–2026) – Allegations involving “natural”/“non-toxic” marketing while containing ingredients such as methylisothiazolinone (MI), methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI), and 1,4-dioxane (a processing byproduct often not required to be listed).
SheaMoisture / Sundial Brands (2026) – Class action alleging “100% Virgin Coconut Oil” front-label claims on body washes, lotions, and related products were misleading because coconut oil was not the predominant ingredient.
Earlier Notable Cases
Children’s bath products (formaldehyde & 1,4-dioxane contamination) – Campaign for Safe Cosmetics / EWG testing (widely reported around 2009–2010s, with follow-up attention) found many children’s bubble baths, shampoos, and washes contained undisclosed contaminants formaldehyde and 1,4-dioxane. These are byproducts and generally not required to appear on ingredient lists under then-current rules.
Whole Foods 365 Baby products (2018) – Lawsuit alleging products marketed as gentle/hypoallergenic contained undisclosed or inadequately disclosed skin sensitizers and irritants.
Cocamide DEA actions (2013–2016 peak, with later notices into 2020s) – Center for Environmental Health (CEH) pursued numerous companies and later retailers over the presence of the carcinogen Cocamide DEA in soaps, shampoos, and body washes. Some cases focused on failure to warn or continued sale after earlier reformulation pressure.
Benzene contamination cases (2021–2024+) – Multiple class actions against various brands (including some shampoos, dry shampoos, and body products) for undisclosed benzene, a known carcinogen often present as a contaminant rather than an intentional ingredient.
