Hook v. Unilver United States

What this case is about

Consumers are suing Unilever United States, alleging that the company made misleading claims on one or more of its personal care products. The plaintiffs contend that Unilever's product labeling or marketing misrepresented the nature, ingredients, benefits, or qualities of the product in ways that deceived ordinary shoppers into purchasing items they would not have otherwise bought, or for which they paid more than the product was actually worth. The lawsuit seeks to represent a class of consumers who purchased the affected product or products within a certain time period, typically within the relevant statute of limitations. The plaintiffs are asking the court to award damages and potentially require Unilever to change its advertising and labeling practices going forward.

What happens next

The case is in its earliest stage. The defendant has not yet responded. Class certification — the court's decision on whether the case can proceed as a class action — typically takes 12 to 24 months after filing. See our FAQ for how class actions work and what it means to be a class member.

Source: CourtListener docket entry. This summary was generated automatically from the public docket and has not been reviewed by an attorney. It may contain errors and may not reflect subsequent filings. Published by Access Law Group; responsible attorney Bogdan Enica, Esq..