Johnson & Johnson Sunscreen Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation
The scientific causation theory centers on benzene's carcinogenicity. Benzene exposure, particularly through inhalation or dermal contact with contaminated aerosol sunscreens, is linked to blood cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma. Regulatory investigations and court documents support the causation between benzene in sunscreens and these cancers.
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Pending actions
16
Total actions filed
Active
Status
10/08/2021
Established
Filing deadline
The initial transfer order set a deadline for motions by June 6, 2025. Statutes of limitations in Florida for product liability claims generally range from 4 to 4 years from diagnosis or exposure.
Who qualifies
Plaintiffs must demonstrate exposure to Johnson & Johnson aerosol sunscreens contaminated with benzene, supported by medical diagnoses of cancers such as leukemia or lymphoma. Use must have occurred over a period sufficient to establish causation, typically several years. Claims require supporting medical records and proof of product use. The diagnosis must be supported by medical evidence, and claims must be filed within the applicable statute of limitations, generally within 4 years of diagnosis.
Products involved
- Neutrogena Beach Defense aerosol spray sunscreen
- Neutrogena Ultra Sheer aerosol spray sunscreen
- Aveeno aerosol spray sunscreens
Alleged injuries
- Leukemia
- Lymphoma
- Other blood cancers
Bellwether trials
There are no scheduled bellwether trials in 2026. The case has largely moved towards resolution via settlement, with ongoing class action settlements and no upcoming trial dates listed as of March 2026.
Settlement landscape
Recent settlements include class action payouts of approximately $1.75 million and individual damages awards ranging from $18 to $22 million. The case is primarily progressing through settlement rather than active bellwether trials.
Lead counsel
- Berg (firm not specified in snippets, likely a lead counsel or committee member)
This page is generated from the official JPML pending-MDL report and public court records, refreshed monthly. It is provided for attorney reference and is not legal advice.
