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Artnaturals and Other Hand Sanitizers
Case Name (Date)
Brodowicz et al v. Virgin Scent, Inc. d/b/a Artnaturals, Inc. and Walmart, Inc.
21-cv-60643, S.D. Fla.
(March 2021)
Slaughter et al v. Virgin Scent, Inc., d/b/a Artnaturals
21-cv-2875, C.D. Cal.
(Apr. 2021)
Product/Service
Hand sanitizers, including Artnaturals, Lavender & Herbs, TrueWash, Star Wars Mandalorian, and PureLogic
Allegations
Failing to disclose that products contain a dangerous amount of the carcinogen benzene
Status
Brodowicz case: Settled
(Preliminarily approved)
https://vshandsanitizersettlement.com/
Slaughter case: Stayed
Legal Action
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Artnaturals Scent Free Gel Hand Sanitizers
Allegations: Deceptively marketing products as “natural” and “chemical free” when they contain dangerous levels of the carcinogenic chemical benzene
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