A Damages Class Is Certified, but No Standing for Declaratory and Injunctive Class

A representative plaintiff who purchased Aveeno sunscreen products and baby bath products brought putative class actions against the products' manufacturer, Johnson & Johnson, in the United State District Court for the District of Connecticut. Both of plaintiff's asserted classes challenged Aveeno's product labeling under the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act (CUTPA) and the similar consumer protection laws of several other states and the District of Columbia.

As to the sunscreen products, the plaintiff challenged Aveeno's statements that they contained "100% naturally sourced sunscreen ingredients" and provided "natural protection." As to the baby bath products, the plaintiff challenged Aveeno's statements that they consisted of a "natural oat formula."