Galderma Agrees to a $990,000 Settlement Over Alleged Benzene Contamination in Differin Acne Products

Which Products Are Covered Three Differin branded products are included in the settlement: Differin Daily Deep Cleanser (5% Benzoyl Peroxide) Differin Acne Spot Treatment (10% Benzoyl Peroxide) Differin Maximum Strength Acne Foaming Cleanser (10% Benzoyl Peroxide) The lawsuit, filed as Williams v. Galderma Laboratories, L.P.

in the Northern District of Illinois, alleged that Galderma failed to warn consumers that these products may have been contaminated with benzene and misled buyers about the safety of the treatments they were purchasing.

What Affected Consumers Can Claim Class members who submit a valid and timely claim are eligible to receive $9 in reimbursement for each covered product purchased.

There is no limit on the number of products a class member may claim with proof of purchase, though claims submitted without proof of purchase are capped at three products per household. Payouts may be subject to pro rated adjustments depending on the total number of valid claims filed…