Artnaturals and Other Hand Sanitizers
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain a dangerous amount of the carcinogen benzene
Deans et al. v. Virgin Scent, Inc. d/b/a Artnaturals
22-cv-164, S.D. Cal.
(Nov. 2021)
Artnaturals scent free gel hand sanitizers
Deceptively marketing products as “natural” and “chemical free” when they contain dangerous levels of the carcinogenic chemical benzene
Pending
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain a dangerous amount of the carcinogen benzene
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