Ninth Circuit Affirms Class Action Against J&J Over “Oil-Free” Deception—Todd M. Friedman P.C. Leads the Fight

When a label says “oil-free,” consumers deserve to trust it. At the Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C., we hold corporations accountable when they break that trust—and the courts are backing us up.

In a major consumer victory, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed class certification in a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., accusing the company of falsely labeling Neutrogena products as “oil-free” while containing multiple oil-based ingredients.

Read the full article at Law360 (subscription required).

Our firm represents lead plaintiff Narguess Noohi, who filed suit after purchasing a Neutrogena moisturizer based on its prominent “oil-free” label—only to discover it did, in fact, contain oil-based ingredients. She, like countless other consumers, relied on that representation to make an informed decision. And like many of our clients, she was misled.

You may be owed compensation if you purchased a falsely advertised product. Don’t wait. Todd delivers justice. Call today for a free consultation.

What the Court Said

Johnson & Johnson attempted to dodge accountability by arguing the damages model proposed by our expert was “underdeveloped.” But the Ninth Circuit rejected that argument. The court ruled that at this early stage, the expert model only needs to be capable of calculating class-wide damages—not fully complete.

J&J also argued that individual consumers might interpret “oil-free” differently, trying to fracture the class. Again, the court disagreed, ruling that the reasonable consumer standard applies. If a reasonable person would find the label “oil-free” material to their purchase decision, that’s enough to show harm across the class.

Our legal team proved that corporate marketing tricks don’t stand up to the law when challenged with facts and resolve.

Why This Matters

False advertising is more than just bad business—it’s consumer fraud, and it disproportionately harms working families trying to make healthy, informed choices. Whether it’s skincare, food, financial products, or employment terms, companies have a legal and moral obligation to be honest with the public.

At Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C., we’ve recovered over $1 billion for consumers who were misled, wronged, or taken advantage of by corporate giants.

Justice is possible—but only when you act. If you believe you’ve been misled by a product label, contact us. It costs nothing to find out if you have a case.

The Path Forward

With class certification now affirmed, this case will proceed toward trial, where we will fight to ensure every affected consumer has their voice heard and their losses addressed. Johnson & Johnson is not above the law—and neither is any other company that uses slick marketing to sidestep honesty.

If you or someone you know purchased a Neutrogena product labeled “oil-free” and later discovered it wasn’t, you may be eligible to join this lawsuit or pursue separate claims. We’re here to help you understand your rights.

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