Judge Dismisses Putative Class Action UCL Claim Against Shampoo Maker

Mealey's (September 3, 2021, 12:04 PM EDT) -- SAN FRANCISCO — A California federal judge on Aug. 31 dismissed with leave to amend a consumer’s lawsuit alleging that a shampoo and conditioner manufacturer violated California’s unfair competition law (UCL) and other state laws based on its labeling and use of the word “Naturefusion” after finding that the plaintiff failed to allege that a reasonable consumer would believe hair products were made with natural ingredients....