EOS Lip Balm has settled the lawsuit that was filed against them by a woman who claimed that she had rashes and blisters after using the company's product. The terms of the settlement have not been detailed.
In a report by The Hollywood Reporter, the lip balm has been advertised by Hollywood A-listers such as Kim Kardashian, Miley Cyrus and Emma Roberts. The class-action lawsuit was filed earlier this year and it has been settled just recently.
As per the lawsuit, the woman, identified as Rachael Cronin, claimed that the lip balm caused her to have rashes, blisters and bleeding in the areas where it has been applied. Photos of the woman's face, mainly the lips, have circulated online.
According to Palm Beach Post, that the lawsuit was filed in January 12 and that the woman's reaction to the lip balm lasted for 10 days. The suit sought damages and corrective advertising by EOS.
Fox News noted that the said lip balm is a fad since it is gluten-free and it is often sold out in grocery stores. It is highly recognizable as the packaging is a sphere-shaped capsule that comes in a variety of bright colors.
Lawyer Mark Geragos, who filed the lawsuit, said in a statement, "EOS makes great products and the company is doing the right thing by adding more information about their lip balm products on packaging so that buyers can make informed choices." Geragos added that he is pleased the lawsuit has been resolved quickly and amicably.
EOS on the other hand, defended their product saying it has been approved by the Food and Drug administration as well as the Cosmetic Ingredient Review. They also noted in a recently released statement that their lip balms are hypoallergenic and dermatologically tested adding that it has been made with the highest quality ingredients that meet or even exceed the safety and quality standards set by the industry.
The statement added that the products are "validated by rigorous safety testing conducted by independent labs. We love our customers and their enjoyment of our products is our top priority. We thank them for their continued support." They are also not changing the ingredients in their products.
The terms for the settlement regarding the amount paid for the damages have not been released. It is also unclear how the form of advertising will be altered by the company.
