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Diaper Genie II Elite
May 2013: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed.
March 2013: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Playtex Products, LLC for deceptively advertising its Diaper Genie II Elite diaper pail. The lawsuit alleges that the company promotes its diaper pail as proven superior in controlling odor when compared to other diaper disposal products, prominently stating “Proven #1 in Odor Control” without having any well-designed scientific studies to support this claim. (Garcia et al. v. Playtex Products, LLC, Case No. 13-cv-01262, D. N.J.)
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